Nursing Care and Clinical Assessments Quiz

Test your knowledge on vital signs, nursing interventions, and assessment tools. Explore Glasgow Coma Scale, ABC prioritization, pain management, and more.

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Which vital sign reflects the number of heartbeats per minute?

Blood pressure

Respiratory rate

Pulse rate

Temperature

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

To assess pain levels

To evaluate skin integrity and risk for pressure ulcers

To measure respiratory function

To determine cognitive function

Which of the following is a common complication associated with intravenous (IV) therapy?

Hypertension

Hyperglycemia

Phlebitis

Bradycardia

Which of the following is a common method for assessing pain intensity in patients?

Bradford Scale

Numerical Pain Rating Scale

Edinburgh Scale

Glasgow Pain Scale

Which of the following is a key principle of aseptic technique in nursing?

Maximizing patient exposure

Minimizing hand hygiene practices

Avoiding sterile fields

Preventing the spread of infection

What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale in clinical assessments?

To measure blood glucose levels

To assess pain intensity

To evaluate consciousness and neurological status

To determine lung function

Which term refers to the process of listening for sounds within the body, usually using a stethoscope?

Palpation

Percussion

Auscultation

Inspection

Which nursing intervention is categorized as a non-pharmacological pain management technique?

Administering analgesic medications

Applying cold compress

Inserting an intravenous (IV) line

Performing wound dressing

What is the purpose of the RACE acronym in fire safety for healthcare professionals?

Reassure, Assess, Control, Evacuate

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish

Recognize, Analyze, Communicate, Execute

Remove, Alert, Call, Evacuate

#10

In nursing, what does the acronym NANDA-I stand for?

National Association of Nursing Diagnosis - International

Nursing Assessment and Diagnosis Association - International

Nursing and Allied Diagnosis Association - International

National Alliance for Nursing Diagnosis - International

#11

In nursing, what does the acronym ABC stand for in prioritizing patient care?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Assessment, Background, Care

Activity, Balance, Comfort

Attention, Behavior, Coordination

#12

Which laboratory test measures the concentration of glucose in the blood?

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Serum Electrolytes

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Blood Glucose Test

#13

Which of the following is considered a therapeutic communication technique in nursing?

Providing false reassurance

Offering self

Interrupting the patient

Expressing disapproval

#14

What does the acronym SOAP stand for in nursing documentation?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Significant, Observation, Analysis, Protocol

Standard, Order, Assessment, Procedure

Structured, Outcome, Analysis, Protocol

#15

Which of the following is an essential component of a nursing care plan?

Budget allocation

Patient's astrological sign

Expected outcomes and interventions

Preferred brand of medication