Nursing Care Competencies Quiz

Check your nursing knowledge with this competency quiz. Includes questions on nursing responsibilities, HIPAA, communication, nursing process, and more.

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Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a nurse?

Diagnosing medical conditions

Prescribing medication

Providing patient care

Performing surgery

What is the purpose of a nursing care plan?

To document patients' personal preferences

To organize patient information

To schedule nurses' shifts

To bill insurance companies

Which of the following is a principle of medication administration?

Administering medications based on nurse's preference

Administering medications without verifying patient identity

Administering medications without checking expiration dates

Administering medications at the correct time and dose

Which of the following is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?

Hyperactivity

Excessive thirst

High blood pressure

Shakiness

What is the purpose of performing hand hygiene in healthcare settings?

To reduce the spread of infection

To increase patient wait times

To improve healthcare billing accuracy

To promote patient autonomy

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?

Hypertension

Constipation

Insomnia

Dry mouth

What is the purpose of using a pain assessment scale in nursing?

To measure heart rate

To evaluate lung function

To assess the severity of pain

To monitor blood glucose levels

What does HIPAA stand for in healthcare?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Health Information Privacy Protection Act

Healthcare Insurance Policy Adjustment Act

Hospital Information Processing and Authorization Act

Which nursing competency involves the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members?

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Caring

Communication

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the nursing process?

Assessment

Evaluation

Intervention

Regulation

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Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of meeting patients' basic needs to promote health?

Self-Care Deficit Theory

Adaptation Model

Humanistic Nursing Theory

Transcultural Nursing Theory

#12

Which of the following is an example of a nosocomial infection?

Common cold contracted at home

Food poisoning from a restaurant

Surgical site infection acquired in the hospital

Allergic reaction to pollen

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What does SOAP stand for in nursing documentation?

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Source, Observation, Analysis, Protocol

Sensory, Observation, Analysis, Plan

System, Objective, Assessment, Protocol

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What is the purpose of the SBAR communication tool in nursing?

To assess patient vital signs

To organize patient medical records

To facilitate structured communication between healthcare professionals

To conduct patient discharge planning

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What does NANDA-I stand for in nursing?

National Association of Nurses Developing Assessments and Interventions

North American Nursing Diagnosis Association-International

National Accreditation of Nursing Development and Initiatives

Nursing Assessment and Diagnosis Association-International