Nursing Theory and Foundations
1. Which nursing theorist is known for the "Theory of Human Caring"?
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Jean Watson
c) Dorothea Orem
d) Hildegard Peplau
2. What is the primary focus of Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory?
a) Patient advocacy
b) Self-care and independence
c) Environmental adaptation
d) Interpersonal relationships
3. Which of the following is a key concept in Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory?
a) Holistic care
b) Cleanliness and sanitation
c) Patient education
d) Pain management
4. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be met first?
a) Safety
b) Love and belonging
c) Physiological needs
d) Self-esteem
5. Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship?
a) Roy’s Adaptation Model
b) Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory
c) Neuman’s Systems Model
d) King’s Goal Attainment Theory
Health Assessment and Physical Examination
6. When auscultating lung sounds, which finding is abnormal?
a) Clear breath sounds
b) Wheezing
, c) Vesicular sounds
d) Bronchial sounds
7. Which tool is used to assess a patient’s level of consciousness?
a) Glasgow Coma Scale
b) Braden Scale
c) Apgar Score
d) Morse Fall Scale
8. What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
a) 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
b) 100/70 mmHg to 130/90 mmHg
c) 80/50 mmHg to 110/70 mmHg
d) 120/80 mmHg to 140/90 mmHg
9. Which heart sound is considered abnormal and may indicate a valve issue?
a) S1
b) S2
c) S3
d) S4
10. When assessing a patient’s abdomen, what is the correct order of assessment techniques?
a) Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
b) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
c) Palpation, inspection, auscultation, percussion
d) Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
11. Which medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?
a) Metformin
b) Lisinopril
c) Atorvastatin
d) Albuterol
12. What is the primary action of beta-blockers?
a) Decrease heart rate and blood pressure
b) Increase blood glucose levels
c) Dilate bronchioles
d) Reduce cholesterol levels
13. Which route of medication administration has the fastest absorption rate?
a) Oral
b) Intramuscular
c) Intravenous
d) Subcutaneous
, 14. What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
a) Naloxone
b) Flumazenil
c) Vitamin K
d) Atropine
15. Which medication should be avoided in patients with a sulfa allergy?
a) Penicillin
b) Acetaminophen
c) Sulfamethoxazole
d) Ibuprofen
Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
16. Which ethical principle refers to doing no harm?
a) Beneficence
b) Nonmaleficence
c) Autonomy
d) Justice
17. What is the nurse’s role in informed consent?
a) Obtain the patient’s signature
b) Explain the procedure in detail
c) Ensure the patient understands the risks and benefits
d) Perform the procedure
18. Which law protects patient privacy and confidentiality?
a) HIPAA
b) EMTALA
c) ADA
d) OSHA
19. What is the first step in ethical decision-making?
a) Identify the problem
b) Evaluate alternatives
c) Implement the solution
d) Reflect on the outcome
20. Which action by a nurse could result in a malpractice claim?
a) Administering the wrong medication
b) Documenting care accurately
c) Following hospital policy
d) Advocating for the patient
, Pathophysiology and Disease Management
21. Which condition is characterized by high blood glucose levels?
a) Hypothyroidism
b) Diabetes mellitus
c) Hypertension
d) Anemia
22. What is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a) Viral infection
b) Smoking
c) Genetic factors
d) Allergies
23. Which symptom is common in patients with heart failure?
a) Hypertension
b) Peripheral edema
c) Hyperglycemia
d) Tachycardia
24. What is the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease?
a) Tremors at rest
b) Memory loss
c) Joint stiffness
d) Visual disturbances
25. Which condition is associated with a low platelet count?
a) Anemia
b) Leukemia
c) Thrombocytopenia
d) Hemophilia
Mental Health Nursing
26. Which disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest?
a) Bipolar disorder
b) Major depressive disorder
c) Schizophrenia
d) Generalized anxiety disorder
27. What is the primary treatment for schizophrenia?
a) Antidepressants
b) Antipsychotics
c) Mood stabilizers
d) Benzodiazepines
1. Which nursing theorist is known for the "Theory of Human Caring"?
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Jean Watson
c) Dorothea Orem
d) Hildegard Peplau
2. What is the primary focus of Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory?
a) Patient advocacy
b) Self-care and independence
c) Environmental adaptation
d) Interpersonal relationships
3. Which of the following is a key concept in Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory?
a) Holistic care
b) Cleanliness and sanitation
c) Patient education
d) Pain management
4. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be met first?
a) Safety
b) Love and belonging
c) Physiological needs
d) Self-esteem
5. Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship?
a) Roy’s Adaptation Model
b) Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory
c) Neuman’s Systems Model
d) King’s Goal Attainment Theory
Health Assessment and Physical Examination
6. When auscultating lung sounds, which finding is abnormal?
a) Clear breath sounds
b) Wheezing
, c) Vesicular sounds
d) Bronchial sounds
7. Which tool is used to assess a patient’s level of consciousness?
a) Glasgow Coma Scale
b) Braden Scale
c) Apgar Score
d) Morse Fall Scale
8. What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
a) 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg
b) 100/70 mmHg to 130/90 mmHg
c) 80/50 mmHg to 110/70 mmHg
d) 120/80 mmHg to 140/90 mmHg
9. Which heart sound is considered abnormal and may indicate a valve issue?
a) S1
b) S2
c) S3
d) S4
10. When assessing a patient’s abdomen, what is the correct order of assessment techniques?
a) Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
b) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
c) Palpation, inspection, auscultation, percussion
d) Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
11. Which medication is commonly used to treat hypertension?
a) Metformin
b) Lisinopril
c) Atorvastatin
d) Albuterol
12. What is the primary action of beta-blockers?
a) Decrease heart rate and blood pressure
b) Increase blood glucose levels
c) Dilate bronchioles
d) Reduce cholesterol levels
13. Which route of medication administration has the fastest absorption rate?
a) Oral
b) Intramuscular
c) Intravenous
d) Subcutaneous
, 14. What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
a) Naloxone
b) Flumazenil
c) Vitamin K
d) Atropine
15. Which medication should be avoided in patients with a sulfa allergy?
a) Penicillin
b) Acetaminophen
c) Sulfamethoxazole
d) Ibuprofen
Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
16. Which ethical principle refers to doing no harm?
a) Beneficence
b) Nonmaleficence
c) Autonomy
d) Justice
17. What is the nurse’s role in informed consent?
a) Obtain the patient’s signature
b) Explain the procedure in detail
c) Ensure the patient understands the risks and benefits
d) Perform the procedure
18. Which law protects patient privacy and confidentiality?
a) HIPAA
b) EMTALA
c) ADA
d) OSHA
19. What is the first step in ethical decision-making?
a) Identify the problem
b) Evaluate alternatives
c) Implement the solution
d) Reflect on the outcome
20. Which action by a nurse could result in a malpractice claim?
a) Administering the wrong medication
b) Documenting care accurately
c) Following hospital policy
d) Advocating for the patient
, Pathophysiology and Disease Management
21. Which condition is characterized by high blood glucose levels?
a) Hypothyroidism
b) Diabetes mellitus
c) Hypertension
d) Anemia
22. What is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a) Viral infection
b) Smoking
c) Genetic factors
d) Allergies
23. Which symptom is common in patients with heart failure?
a) Hypertension
b) Peripheral edema
c) Hyperglycemia
d) Tachycardia
24. What is the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease?
a) Tremors at rest
b) Memory loss
c) Joint stiffness
d) Visual disturbances
25. Which condition is associated with a low platelet count?
a) Anemia
b) Leukemia
c) Thrombocytopenia
d) Hemophilia
Mental Health Nursing
26. Which disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest?
a) Bipolar disorder
b) Major depressive disorder
c) Schizophrenia
d) Generalized anxiety disorder
27. What is the primary treatment for schizophrenia?
a) Antidepressants
b) Antipsychotics
c) Mood stabilizers
d) Benzodiazepines
