Skills For Nursing I: The Fundamentals Trial
This quiz is based on the first exam from the 505 paper in the level 500 nursing degree programme. You should attempt all questions. You may attempt this quiz multiple times, and feedback on your attempt will be available immediately.
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Which of the following is classified as objective data?
- A.
Pain in the left leg
- B.
Blood pressure
- C.
Fear of surgery
- D.
Discomfort on breathing
Correct Answer
B. Blood pressureExplanation
Objective data is measurable, quantifiable, and observable by other than the patient experiencing the problemRate this question:
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- 2.
Accurate documentation is an essential part of a nurse's work. The most important rule to consider when documenting is:
- A.
Write legibly from memory
- B.
Erase false entries
- C.
Record entries in consecutive and chronological order
- D.
Use abbreviations
Correct Answer
C. Record entries in consecutive and chronological orderExplanation
When recording entries into documentation, your work must be legible, may contain abbreviations, any false entries must be crossed out and signed by you, however the most important point is to record entries in consecutive and chronological order.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify in which step of the nursing process you prioritize your diagnoses, work out what goals you have and which nursing interventions are the most appropriate.
- A.
Assessment
- B.
Planning
- C.
Implementation
- D.
Evaluation
Correct Answer
B. PlanningExplanation
In the Planning stage of the nursing process you prioritize the nursing diagnoses in order of importance, and work out what goals you have and which nursing interventions are the most appropriate.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The most at risk body part when you are lifting incorrectly is:
- A.
Your neck
- B.
Your back
- C.
Your legs
- D.
Your arms
Correct Answer
B. Your backExplanation
Your back is the most at risk body part when lifting a patient incorrectlyRate this question:
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- 5.
By covering a wound infected with MRSA; what link in the chain of infection is broken?
- A.
Portal of exit
- B.
Infectious agent
- C.
Portal of entry
- D.
Susceptible host
Correct Answer
A. Portal of exitExplanation
By covering a wound infected with MRSA, the link in the chain of infection broken is the Portal of exit.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A nursing diagnosis evaluates the aetiology of disease
- A.
True
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
B. False.Explanation
A nursing diagnosis identifies the actual or potential patient concern or need that nurses need to attend toRate this question:
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The primary purpose of the evaluation phase of the nursing process is to assess if planned outcomes were met.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The primary purpose of the evaluation phase of the nursing process is to assess if planned outcomes were met.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Fill in the blank: The most important technique for preventing and controlling infection is.................................................................
Correct Answer
HandwashingExplanation
Handwashing is the single most important technique for preventing and controlling infectionRate this question:
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Check the answer you think is correct:A client has his urine tested for a possible infection. The nurse wears non-sterile gloves for this procedure because (S)he:
- A.
Is observing standard precautions
- B.
Needs to ensure the urine remains sterile
- C.
Needs to measure the urine
- D.
Needs to ensure their hands do not become the portal of entry
Correct Answer
A. Is observing standard precautionsExplanation
The nurse is observing standard precautions because (s)he is handling body fluids.Rate this question:
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Check the answer you think is the most likely example of the evaluation stage of the nursing process:
- A.
The nurse takes observations of vital signs four hourly.
- B.
The nurse revises the care plan and notes that the patient can now feed himself.
- C.
The nurse asks the physiotherapist to visit the patient daily.
- D.
The nurse discusses with the patient's family, his needs for discharge
Correct Answer
B. The nurse revises the care plan and notes that the patient can now feed himself.Explanation
In the evaluation stage of the nursing process, the nurse assesses the patient's response to the care provided and determines if the goals have been achieved. In this scenario, the nurse revises the care plan and notes that the patient can now feed himself. This indicates that the nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and determining if the patient's condition has improved.Rate this question:
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