Nursing Roles and Responsibilities Quiz

Test your knowledge on nursing roles in patient care with this quiz. Includes questions on infection control, nursing process, advocacy, and more.

#1

What is the primary role of a nurse in patient care?

Administering medications
Performing surgery
Managing hospital finances
Cleaning hospital premises
#2

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in the community health setting?

Performing surgeries
Conducting research studies
Providing preventive care and education
Managing hospital finances
#3

Which nursing role involves assessing and managing patients during and after surgery?

Intensive Care Nursing
Emergency Nursing
Perioperative Nursing
Cardiac Nursing
#4

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in palliative care?

Curing diseases
Providing comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses
Performing diagnostic tests
Conducting research studies
#5

What is the role of a nurse in the triage process in the emergency department?

Administering medications
Prioritizing patient care based on severity of condition
Performing surgical procedures
Conducting research studies
#6

Which of the following is an essential responsibility of a nurse in infection control?

Ignoring hygiene protocols
Wearing gloves and masks
Leaving patients unattended
Skipping handwashing
#7

What is the purpose of the nursing process in patient care?

To create a billing statement
To provide legal advice
To guide the delivery of nursing care
To draft research papers
#8

In which nursing role would a nurse be responsible for coordinating care among healthcare providers and ensuring continuity of patient care?

Clinical Nursing
Managerial Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Emergency Nursing
#9

What is the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing?

To rely solely on personal experience
To ensure the most recent medical equipment is used
To base nursing interventions on scientific evidence
To avoid collaborating with other healthcare professionals
#10

In the context of nursing ethics, what does autonomy refer to?

Respecting the patient's right to make their own decisions
Prioritizing personal preferences over professional guidelines
Ignoring the patient's choices for the sake of efficiency
Exercising control over patients' decisions
#11

Which nursing role involves advocating for patients' rights and needs?

Managerial Nursing
Clinical Nursing
Patient Advocacy
Surgical Nursing
#12

In which phase of the nursing process does assessment of the patient's health occur?

Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Assessment
#13

Which nursing role involves caring for patients with acute or chronic psychiatric conditions?

Pediatric Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Oncology Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
#14

What is the significance of therapeutic communication in nursing practice?

To promote effective nurse-manager communication
To enhance communication within the nursing team
To foster a trusting and therapeutic relationship with patients
To communicate solely through written documentation
#15

What is the purpose of the nursing code of ethics?

To restrict the autonomy of nurses
To outline the financial responsibilities of nurses
To guide ethical decision-making and professional conduct
To enforce strict rules and regulations in nursing practice

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