Nursing Care Principles and Practice Quiz

Test your knowledge on nursing care principles and practices with questions covering assessment, care plans, documentation, ethics, and more.

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Which of the following is a primary goal of nursing care?

To maximize profits for the healthcare facility

To ensure patient safety and comfort

To maintain a clean environment

To complete paperwork efficiently

What is the purpose of the HIPAA law in nursing practice?

To promote data breaches

To protect patient privacy and confidentiality

To increase paperwork for nurses

To limit patient access to healthcare services

Which of the following is a common sign of patient deterioration that nurses should monitor?

Increased appetite

Rapid pulse rate

Elevated blood pressure

Clear lung sounds

Which of the following is a common guideline for preventing healthcare-associated infections?

Avoiding hand hygiene

Using sterile gloves only when convenient

Practicing proper handwashing techniques

Reusing disposable medical equipment

What is the primary role of the nurse in patient education?

To make decisions for the patient

To provide information and support for informed decision-making

To discourage questions from the patient

To impose personal beliefs onto the patient

What is the term for the process of assessing a patient's condition upon arrival?

Discharge planning

Patient handoff

Admission assessment

Patient triage

What is the main purpose of a care plan in nursing practice?

To document the nurse's actions

To communicate with other healthcare professionals

To outline the patient's treatment and care goals

To bill insurance companies accurately

Which of the following is a common responsibility of a registered nurse (RN)?

Diagnosing medical conditions

Prescribing medication

Administering treatments

Performing surgery

Which of the following is NOT a component of the SOAP note documentation method used in nursing?

Subjective

Objective

Assessment

Progress

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What is the purpose of the nursing process?

To promote nursing as a profession

To provide a standardized approach to patient care

To increase patient waiting times

To minimize the role of interdisciplinary collaboration

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What does the acronym ADPIE stand for in the nursing process?

Assess, Diagnose, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

Analyze, Develop, Perform, Interpret, Execute

Administer, Document, Proceed, Inspect, Engage

Assure, Determine, Prepare, Integrate, Examine

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Which of the following is a characteristic of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?

Reliance solely on intuition and tradition

Rigorous use of the latest technology

Integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and best research evidence

Ignoring patient preferences

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What does the acronym PQRST stand for in the context of pain assessment?

Pain, Quality, Radiating, Sensation, Treatment

Provocation, Quality, Region, Severity, Timing

Patient, Quality, Relief, Sensitivity, Treatment

Prevalence, Quality, Risk factors, Severity, Treatment

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What is the primary responsibility of a nurse during patient handoff?

To ignore information provided by the previous nurse

To ensure accurate transfer of patient information

To withhold information from the receiving team

To hurry through the process to save time

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Which of the following is a key aspect of cultural competence in nursing practice?

Ignoring cultural differences

Treating all patients the same regardless of culture

Respecting and incorporating cultural beliefs and practices into care

Avoiding interactions with patients from different cultures