Nursing Care and Assessment in Various Clinical Scenarios Quiz

Master nursing assessment with this quiz! Explore vital signs, pain evaluation, emergency responses, and more in various scenarios.

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Which vital sign is typically measured first in a clinical assessment?

Respiratory rate

Blood pressure

Temperature

Heart rate

3 answered

Which of the following is a common nursing intervention to prevent pressure ulcers?

Frequent repositioning

Applying heat packs

Using tight dressings

Massaging bony prominences

3 answered

Which assessment finding is characteristic of hypovolemic shock?

Increased urine output

Bounding pulses

Cool, clammy skin

Hypertension

2 answered

What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale in nursing care?

To assess pain intensity

To evaluate risk for pressure ulcers

To measure respiratory function

To monitor fluid balance

2 answered

What is the primary purpose of the RACE acronym in fire safety?

To remember to run when escaping a fire

To extinguish the fire

To ensure patient safety during a fire emergency

To activate the fire alarm system

2 answered

What is the primary purpose of assessing capillary refill time in a patient?

Assessing neurological function

Evaluating hydration status

Checking for skin integrity

Measuring oxygen saturation

2 answered

Which of the following is a common assessment tool used to evaluate pain in non-verbal patients?

Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Faces Pain Scale - Revised (FPS-R)

FLACC Scale

2 answered

What is the priority action for a nurse when encountering a patient with sudden shortness of breath and cyanosis?

Administer oxygen therapy

Notify the healthcare provider

Perform a comprehensive respiratory assessment

Elevate the head of the bed

2 answered

Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?

Administering aspirin

Elevating the legs

Initiating an epinephrine injection

Applying a warm compress

2 answered

#10

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in neurological assessment?

To measure cognitive function

To assess level of consciousness

To evaluate motor function

To monitor pupillary response

1 answered

#11

Which action should a nurse prioritize when caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube?

Securing the tube with tape

Checking tube placement before each feeding

Encouraging the patient to cough

Administering medications through the tube

1 answered

#12

In a patient with a chest tube, which finding should be reported immediately?

Clear and continuous drainage

Intermittent bubbling in the water seal chamber during exhalation

Occasional clots in the drainage system

Sudden cessation of drainage

1 answered

#13

During a neurological assessment, which reflex involves tapping the patellar tendon to elicit a response?

Babinski reflex

Brudzinski reflex

Triceps reflex

Patellar reflex

1 answered

#14

What is the primary goal of nutritional assessment in patients with malnutrition?

To monitor body weight

To evaluate food preferences

To identify nutritional deficiencies

To assess digestive function

1 answered

#15

Which of the following is a potential complication of intravenous therapy?

Hypertension

Hypernatremia

Infiltration

Hypokalemia

1 answered

#16

What is the primary purpose of performing a skin assessment in elderly patients?

To assess for skin allergies

To identify risk for pressure ulcers

To evaluate for changes in skin elasticity

To monitor for signs of infection

1 answered

#17

Which of the following is a common complication associated with indwelling urinary catheters?

Urinary retention

Increased risk of urinary tract infections

Improved bladder emptying

Decreased risk of bladder spasms

1 answered

Nursing Care and Assessment in Various Clinical Scenarios Quiz

Which vital sign is typically measured first in a clinical assessment?

Which of the following is a common nursing intervention to prevent pressure ulcers?

Which assessment finding is characteristic of hypovolemic shock?

What is the primary purpose of the Braden Scale in nursing care?

What is the primary purpose of the RACE acronym in fire safety?

What is the primary purpose of assessing capillary refill time in a patient?

Which of the following is a common assessment tool used to evaluate pain in non-verbal patients?

What is the priority action for a nurse when encountering a patient with sudden shortness of breath and cyanosis?

Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in neurological assessment?

Which action should a nurse prioritize when caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube?

In a patient with a chest tube, which finding should be reported immediately?

During a neurological assessment, which reflex involves tapping the patellar tendon to elicit a response?

What is the primary goal of nutritional assessment in patients with malnutrition?

Which of the following is a potential complication of intravenous therapy?

What is the primary purpose of performing a skin assessment in elderly patients?

Which of the following is a common complication associated with indwelling urinary catheters?

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