2026-2027 ANSWERS VERIFIED BY EXPERTS ALREADY A+
1. What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing practice?
a) To protect the nurse's hands from irritation
b) To prevent the spread of infection
c) To comply with hospital policy
d) To remove visible dirt
b) To prevent the spread of infection
2. Which of the following is the normal adult resting heart rate range?
a) 40-60 beats per minute
b) 60-100 beats per minute
c) 100-120 beats per minute
d) 120-140 beats per minute
b) 60-100 beats per minute
3. What is the normal adult respiratory rate range?
a) 6-10 breaths per minute
b) 12-20 breaths per minute
c) 22-30 breaths per minute
d) 30-40 breaths per minute
b) 12-20 breaths per minute
4. Which vital sign is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?
a) Heart rate
b) Respiratory rate
c) Blood pressure
d) Temperature
c) Blood pressure
, 5. What is the normal range for adult body temperature in Celsius?
a) 34.0-35.5°C
b) 36.1-37.2°C
c) 38.0-39.0°C
d) 39.5-40.5°C
b) 36.1-37.2°C
6. Which of the following is a sign of hypoxia?
a) Pink, warm skin
b) Confusion and restlessness
c) Increased appetite
d) Bradycardia
b) Confusion and restlessness
7. What is the correct order of the nursing process?
a) Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
b) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
c) Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Evaluation, Implementation
d) Evaluation, Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation
b) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
8. Which route of medication administration has the fastest onset of action?
a) Oral
b) Topical
c) Intravenous
d) Subcutaneous
c) Intravenous
9. What does the abbreviation "PRN" mean in medication orders?
a) Per routine nursing
b) As needed
, c) Every night
d) Before meals
b) As needed
10. Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics?
a) Diarrhea
b) Hypertension
c) Respiratory depression
d) Tachycardia
c) Respiratory depression
11. What is the recommended position for a patient experiencing shortness of
breath?
a) Supine
b) Prone
c) High Fowler's
d) Trendelenburg
c) High Fowler's
12. Which of the following is a sterile procedure?
a) Taking a blood pressure
b) Inserting a urinary catheter
c) Making a bed
d) Feeding a patient
b) Inserting a urinary catheter
13. What is the normal urine output for an adult in 24 hours?
a) 200-400 mL
b) 500-700 mL
c) 1000-2000 mL
d) 2500-3000 mL
, c) 1000-2000 mL
14. Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?
a) Protein
b) Fat
c) Carbohydrates
d) Vitamins
c) Carbohydrates
15. What is the purpose of an incentive spirometer?
a) To measure blood pressure
b) To encourage deep breathing and prevent pneumonia
c) To administer medication
d) To monitor heart rate
b) To encourage deep breathing and prevent pneumonia
16. Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
a) Moist mucous membranes
b) Dark, concentrated urine
c) Bounding pulse
d) Weight gain
b) Dark, concentrated urine
17. What is the first step in responding to an unresponsive patient?
a) Start CPR immediately
b) Check for a pulse
c) Call for help and check responsiveness
d) Give rescue breaths
c) Call for help and check responsiveness