Fundamentals of Nursing & Patient Care Self-Assessment

Questions

Question 01: Intramuscular Injection Angle

The angle of the syringe and needle for intramuscular injections is:

• [ ] 10 degree to 40 degree.

• [✓] 90 degree. (CORRECT)

• [ ] 45 degree.

• [ ] 15 degree.

Question 02: Dehydration Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of severe dehydration include all of the following EXCEPT:

• [ ] Sunken eyes.

• [ ] Dry mucus membranes.

• [✓] Increased urine output. (CORRECT)

• [ ] Depressed anterior fontanel.

Question 03: High-Flow Oxygen Delivery

Which of the following oxygen delivery methods can deliver 100% oxygen at 15 liters / minute?

• [ ] Nasal cannula. 

• [ ] Simple face mask.

• [✓ ] Nonrebreathing mask.(CORRECT)

• [ ] Partial rebreather.

Question 04: Purpose of Hand Hygiene

The most important purpose of hand washing is?

• [ ] To promote hand circulation

• [✓] To prevent transfer of microorganism (CORRECT)

• [ ] To avoid touching the client with dirty hands

• [ ] To provide comfort

Question 05: Vital Signs Interpretation

While doing pulse assessment for adult patient; the reading was 50 beat /minute; your interpretation is:

• [ ] Tachycardia.

• [✓] Bradycardia. (CORRECT)

• [ ] Tachypnea.

• [ ] Normal Finding

Question 06: Dietary Management of Constipation

In dietary management of patient complaining of constipation include one of the following:

• [ ] Enhance common irritants in food such as hot chili.

• [ ] Eat quickly in noisy environment.

• [ ] Decrease fluid intake.

• [✓] Increase fluid intake. (CORRECT)

Question 07: IV Infiltration Intervention

Which of the following is the first priority for nursing intervention when the IV infusion infiltrate (out of vein)?

• [ ] Elevate the site of infusion

• [ ] Attempt to flush the tube

• [✓] Discontinue the IV infusion (CORRECT)

• [ ] Apply warm and moist compress

Question 08: Patient Positioning for Enema

The nurse administers cleansing enema. The common position for this procedure is…

• [✓] Sims left lateral (CORRECT)

• [ ] Dorsal Recumbent

• [ ] Supine

• [ ] Prone

Question 09: Therapeutic Communication in Palliative Care

A Palliative patient says to the nurse “I’m going to die, and I wish my family would stop feel a hope , I get so annoyed , I’m the one who’s dying.” Which response by the nurse is therapeutic?

• [ ] "Have you discussed your feelings with your family?

• [ ] I think we should talk more about your annoyance with your family.

• [✓] You're feeling annoyed that your family continues to feel hope for you? (CORRECT)

• [ ] You are probably very anxious, which is expected as a Palliative Patient.

Question 10: Confidentiality and Information Disclosure

One of Patient's relative came to the Nurse asking for the condition of the patient , what is the right action the Nurse must take?

• [ ] Give patient's relative a brief answer about patient Condition

• [✓] Must inform patient's Relative that this cannot be done for ethical and legal reasons (CORRECT)

• [ ] Must inform patient about it

• [ ] Must inform patient 's family

Question 11: Concept of Illness

State in which a person’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development or spiritual functioning is diminished or impaired compared with a previous experience.

• [✓] Illness (CORRECT)

• [ ] Disease

• [ ] Health

• [ ] Wellness

Question 12: Initial Patient Assessment

What is the first step the nurse takes when examining the patient on the first visit?

• [ ] Conducting laboratory tests

• [✓] Take a medical history (CORRECT)

• [ ] Providing treatment

• [ ] Determine the diagnosis

Question 13: Infection Control Principles

Handwashing is the most effective way to prevent:

• [ ] Pain.

• [✓] Cross-infection (CORRECT)

• [ ] Allergies.

• [ ] Bleeding.

Question 14: Nursing Management of Xerosis (Dry Skin)

The most important nursing intervention to correct skin dryness is:

• [ ] Consult the dietitian about increasing the patient’s fat intake, and take necessary measures to prevent infection.

• [ ] Ask the physician to refer the patient to a dermatologist, and suggest that the patient wear home-laundered sleepwear.

• [✓] Encourage the patient to increase his fluid intake, use non-irritating soap when bathing the patient, and apply lotion to the involved areas. (CORRECT)

• [ ] Avoid bathing the patient until the condition is remedied, and notify the physician.

Question 15: Medication Administration Safety

What are the most common errors that can occur while giving medication and how can they be avoided?

• [ ] Giving the correct dose at the right time – can be avoided by strictly adhering to the dosing schedule

• [✓] . Not reading the prescription correctly – This can be avoided by making sure you read the prescription carefully (CORRECT)

• [ ] Use of sterile medical instruments – can be avoided by ensuring that the instruments are sterilized

• [ ] Providing medications are stored at the correct temperature – can be avoided through proper storage