Nursing OSCA 2 Test Questions Latest Updated 2025

What is the acronym used for verbal handover? - Correct Ans-All verbal handovers will use the ISBAR (introduction, situation, background, assessment, recommendation/read back) method of handover. What is a normal range for Blood Pressure? - Correct Ans-systolic/diastolic 100-140/60-90 = 120/80 What are the terms for LOW and HIGH Blood pressure? - Correct Ans-LOW = hypotension HIGH = hypertension What is a normal pulse range? - Correct Ans-60-100 bpm What is the term for LOW and HIGH pulse? - Correct Ans-LOW = Bradycardia HIGH = Tachycardia What is the normal resp rate? - Correct Ans-12-20 breaths per minute What is the term for LOW and HIGH resp rate? - Correct Ans-LOW = Bradypnoea HIGH = Tachypnoea What is the normal range for temperature? - Correct Ans-36-37.5 What is the term for LOW and HIGH temperature? - Correct Ans-LOW = Hypothermia HIGH = Febrile What is the normal range for oxygen saturation? - Correct Ans-95-100% What is abnormal oxygen saturation called? - Correct Ans-Hypoxia Normal range for blood glucose level? - Correct Ans-4-8mmol/L What is the term for LOW and HIGH BGL? - Correct Ans-LOW = Hypoglycemia HIGH = Hyperglycemia What would you do if pt BGL is 3.5mmol? - Correct Ans-Patient has Hypoglycemia. Give the patient 15 grams of carbohydrate(6 jelly beans or 100ml of lemonade) to raise their blood sugar and check it after 15 minutes. If it's still below 4mmol/L, give another serving. Repeat these steps until their blood sugar is at least 4mmol/L. What are the rights of medication administration? - Correct Ans-Right patient. Check the name band e.g. date of birth or medical record number. Right reason. Right medication. Right dose. Right route. Right time. Right documentation. What is the meaning of STAT? - Correct Ans-immediately, without delay What is the meaning of XR? - Correct Ans-extended release What is the meaning of NEB? - Correct Ans-nebulizer What does the term W mean? - Correct Ans-Withhold What does S/C mean? - Correct Ans-subcutaneous What is the meaning of N? - Correct Ans-not available What does QID mean? - Correct Ans-x done 4 times daily What does 6/24 mean? - Correct Ans-Every 6 hourly What does OD mean? - Correct Ans-Once daily What does 1/24 mean? - Correct Ans-Every hourly What does TDS mean? - Correct Ans-Three times a day What does Q12H mean? - Correct Ans-q12H means every 12 hours What does BD mean? - Correct Ans-Twice daily What is the maximum does of GNT tablets you can administer? - Correct Ans-- 300mcg per dose - It can be given sublingually or by spray - The doses should be 5mins apart - Must check patients BP & allergies, withhold if BP < 100 Describe 2 signs and symptoms a client with acute respiratory distress would be experiencing and what medication you would administer? - Correct Ans-They would be Tachypnoea, Dyspnoea or Tachycardia. Salbutamol ( Corticosteroids - reduces inflammation Oxygen 3 oxygen delivery devices and their flow rates. - Correct Ans-Nasal Prong - Flow rate 1-4L/min Venturi mask - Flow rate is dependent on doctors orders Hudson mask - Flow rate 5-10L/min Non rebreather mask i- 10-15L/min What history might a patient have that would limit the amount of oxygen they can have and what is the maximum? - Correct Ans-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - It is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Indicators that would make it appropriate for a MET call or Code? - Correct Ans-Unstable obs GCS 8 or less Sever chest pain Patient is bleeding Patient is unconscious List three things you would check for when observing an IVC site? - Correct Ans-Redness swelling tenderness Bleeding Oozing Your Pt's IV infusion pump alarms saying occlusion downstream, identify the possible causes? - Correct Ans-There is air in line There is a kink in the line Patient is laying on line Your patient's IV antibiotics were commenced 10 minutes ago and she has developed a rash. What are your actions? - Correct Ans-Immediately stop the IV Notify the RN Check vitals Check for allergic reaction Identify two signs and symptoms of a fluid overload and what medication would you administer. - Correct Ans-Fluid overflow = Hypervolemia Symptoms: Swelling Rapid weight gain High blood pressure Medication: furosemide What is the GTN Protocol - Correct Ans-Give 300mcg GTN Wait 5 mins Repeat Should not give GTN no more than 3 times What is the rate for compressions during CPR - Correct Ans-30 compressions + 2 breaths 1. What does PQRST stand for? - Correct Ans-P stands for Provoking factors. - What makes your pain better or worse? Q stands for Quality. - How does the pain feel to them and its characteristics? R stands for Region or Radiation. - Where do you feel the pain? And does it radiate anywhere? S stands for Severity. - If 10 was the worst pain you have ever experienced and 0 was no pain at all, how does this compare? T stands for Time. - How long have you had this pain, does anything make it better or worse? 1. Name 3 components of Neurological assessment? - Correct Ans-Verbal response Pupils Motor response 1. Name 3 components of Neurovascular assessment? - Correct Ans-Pulse capillary refill motor function 1. What does PEARL stand for? - Correct Ans-Pupils Equal And Reactive to Light. Describe two signs and symptoms of a narcotised patient. - Correct Ans-Drowsy when responding Low respiratory rate Bradycardia What is a CVA (Cerebrovascular accident)? - Correct Ans-A stroke is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel. What is CAD (coronary artery disease) ? - Correct Ans-Coronary artery disease develops when the major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased.