Here is a set of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) relevant to the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council, with answers provided at the end.
Questions
1. What is the most appropriate action when a nurse notices a patient’s wound has a significant amount of drainage?
a) Apply a fresh dressing
b) Continue monitoring without intervention
c) Notify the healthcare provider for further assessment
d) Change the patient’s position
2. Which of the following is the most common symptom of hypoxia?
a) Hypertension
b) Cyanosis
c) Tachycardia
d) Hyperventilation
3. In the event of a cardiac arrest, what is the first intervention the nurse should initiate?
a) Administer epinephrine
b) Start chest compressions
c) Establish an airway
d) Administer oxygen
4. What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?
a) 10-12 breaths per minute
b) 12-16 breaths per minute
c) 18-22 breaths per minute
d) 20-24 breaths per minute
5. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important for a patient with a fever?
a) Increase fluid intake
b) Apply cold packs to the body
c) Keep the room temperature low
d) Administer antipyretics
6. What is the purpose of a Fowler’s position in a patient with respiratory distress?
a) Increase the workload on the heart
b) Promote drainage of secretions
c) Help relieve pain in the abdomen
d) Assist in reducing swelling
7. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should avoid which of the following?
a) High-flow oxygen therapy
b) Deep breathing exercises
c) Use of incentive spirometer
d) Increasing physical activity
8. Which of the following is a priority for a nurse caring for a post-operative patient who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
a) Administer anticoagulant medications
b) Encourage bed rest to minimize stress
c) Apply anti-embolism stockings or compression devices
d) Increase the intake of potassium-rich foods
9. What is the most important nursing intervention for a patient with a history of seizures?
a) Place the patient in a supine position
b) Administer prescribed antiepileptic drugs
c) Provide emotional support
d) Ensure the patient’s safety by clearing the area of hazards
10. What is the primary goal of care for a patient with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?
a) Increase the patient’s fluid intake
b) Control blood sugar levels within the normal range
c) Administer regular insulin doses
d) Promote exercise
11. What is the purpose of an intravenous (IV) drip rate?
a) To determine how much fluid a patient should drink
b) To measure how long a medication should be infused
c) To regulate the amount of fluid the patient receives per unit of time
d) To speed up the delivery of fluid to the bloodstream
12. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting?
a) Administer epinephrine
b) Apply a tourniquet above the site of the sting
c) Apply heat to the affected area
d) Instruct the patient to remain calm and monitor vitals
13. A nurse is teaching a patient with hypertension about lifestyle changes. Which of the following is most important for the patient to understand?
a) Consuming foods high in salt will help lower blood pressure
b) Regular exercise and weight management can help control blood pressure
c) Drinking alcohol will increase blood pressure control
d) Increasing intake of caffeine will help manage hypertension
14. What is the normal range for an adult’s body temperature?
a) 96.8°F to 98.6°F
b) 97.0°F to 99.0°F
c) 98.0°F to 100.0°F
d) 98.6°F to 100.4°F
15. In which position should a nurse place a patient for an enema administration?
a) Prone
b) Supine
c) Left lateral Sims’ position
d) Right lateral Sims’ position
16. When caring for a newborn, what is the most important step in preventing infection?
a) Keep the baby’s room warm
b) Encourage the parents to perform hand hygiene before touching the baby
c) Bathe the baby with antiseptic solutions
d) Administer antibiotics regularly
17. Which of the following should a nurse monitor when a patient is receiving chemotherapy?
a) Liver function tests
b) Complete blood count (CBC)
c) Serum potassium levels
d) Blood glucose levels
18. What is the most common cause of postoperative fever within the first 48 hours after surgery?
a) Infection
b) Hypothermia
c) Inflammation
d) Dehydration
19. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter?
a) Encourage the patient to drink large amounts of fluids
b) Change the catheter every 24 hours
c) Keep the catheter drainage bag above the level of the bladder
d) Ensure the catheter is clamped every 2 hours
20. What is the appropriate way to assess a patient’s pulse rate?
a) Count the pulse for 10 seconds and multiply by 6
b) Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4
c) Count the pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
d) Count the pulse for a full minute without multiplying
Answer Key:
- c) Notify the healthcare provider for further assessment
- b) Cyanosis
- b) Start chest compressions
- b) 12-16 breaths per minute
- a) Increase fluid intake
- b) Promote drainage of secretions
- a) High-flow oxygen therapy
- c) Apply anti-embolism stockings or compression devices
- d) Ensure the patient’s safety by clearing the area of hazards
- b) Control blood sugar levels within the normal range
- c) To regulate the amount of fluid the patient receives per unit of time
- a) Administer epinephrine
- b) Regular exercise and weight management can help control blood pressure
- a) 96.8°F to 98.6°F
- c) Left lateral Sims’ position
- b) Encourage the parents to perform hand hygiene before touching the baby
- b) Complete blood count (CBC)
- c) Inflammation
- a) Encourage the patient to drink large amounts of fluids
- c) Count the pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
