#1
Which of the following is an essential component of patient education?
Providing emotional support
Administering medication
Performing surgery
Collecting laboratory samples
#2
What is the primary goal of nursing interventions for basic care and comfort?
To eliminate all discomfort completely
To promote holistic well-being
To minimize discomfort and promote relaxation
To provide temporary relief only
#3
Which of the following factors contributes to effective patient education?
Using medical jargon extensively
Providing information in a clear and understandable manner
Omitting information to save time
Ignoring patient concerns
#4
What is the primary focus of teaching patients about medication management?
Encouraging self-medication without supervision
Minimizing side effects
Increasing medication dosage
Avoiding medication adherence
#5
Which of the following is an important aspect of patient education regarding nutrition?
Encouraging excessive calorie intake
Promoting balanced diet and portion control
Discouraging fluid intake
Ignoring dietary restrictions
#6
What is the primary objective of teaching patients about proper hygiene?
To increase the risk of infections
To promote cleanliness and prevent infections
To minimize the importance of personal hygiene
To limit access to sanitation facilities
#7
Which action is NOT a part of patient education for basic care and comfort?
Teaching relaxation techniques
Instructing about medication administration
Providing emotional support
Conducting surgical procedures
#8
Which of the following is a nursing intervention for promoting comfort in bedridden patients?
Encouraging frequent ambulation
Administering sedatives
Changing positions regularly
Restricting fluid intake
#9
Which of the following is NOT a component of promoting patient comfort?
Maintaining optimal environmental conditions
Encouraging physical activity
Providing appropriate pain management
Neglecting psychological needs
#10
What is the significance of teaching proper body mechanics to patients?
To increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries
To promote safe movement and prevent injury
To discourage patients from engaging in physical activities
To expedite the need for physical therapy
#11
Which action is NOT recommended when educating patients about pain management?
Encouraging the use of relaxation techniques
Emphasizing the importance of pain assessment
Ignoring patient reports of pain
Discussing potential side effects of pain medications
#12
What is the role of a nurse in teaching patients about proper wound care?
To neglect wound assessment
To encourage the use of unsterile materials
To promote adherence to the prescribed wound care regimen
To discourage regular wound dressing changes
#13
What is the significance of educating patients about proper wound care?
To increase healthcare costs
To reduce the risk of infection and promote healing
To encourage non-compliance with treatment
To expedite the need for surgical intervention
#14
What is the role of a nurse in educating patients about infection prevention?
To promote the spread of infections
To educate patients about proper hand hygiene and sanitation practices
To administer antibiotics indiscriminately
To ignore infection control protocols
#15
Why is it important for nurses to educate patients about lifestyle modifications?
To encourage unhealthy behaviors
To promote long-term health and prevent chronic diseases
To discourage patient autonomy
To increase healthcare costs
#16
Why is educating patients about medication side effects important?
To minimize the risk of adverse reactions
To encourage patients to ignore side effects
To discourage medication adherence
To expedite the need for medical intervention
#17
Why is it important to educate patients about the importance of hydration?
To encourage dehydration
To promote optimal health and prevent complications
To increase the risk of electrolyte imbalances
To limit access to fluids