1.Dễ
Which statement about the nursing process is correct when setting priorities?
- APlanning comes first, before seeing the patient
- BAssessment comes first, because the other steps depend on it
- CEvaluation comes first, before any patient data have been collected
- DImplementation comes first, so care starts quickly
2.Dễ
A nurse is worried about a patient’s worsening condition, and the provider does not respond to the concern. Following the chain of command, whom does the nurse usually contact next?
- AThe pharmacy technician on duty that day
- BThe hospital’s chief executive
- CThe patient’s next of kin
- DThe charge nurse or nursing supervisor
3.Dễ
What is the purpose of the “time-out” just before a surgical procedure?
- ATo let the family say goodbye to the patient
- BTo give the surgeon a short rest before the operation starts
- CTo confirm the correct patient, procedure and site
- DTo count the swabs at the end of the operation
4.Trung bình
A nurse needs to give report on a patient to a colleague. Which information is the most important to include?
- AThe patient’s current condition, recent changes and pending tasks
- BDetails of the nurse’s own break times that shift
- CPersonal opinions about the patient’s family members and their visiting habits
- DThe patient’s favorite television programs and hobbies
5.Trung bình
A patient reports pain of 8/10. Before giving the prescribed as-needed analgesic, what does the nurse do first?
- AAsk the nursing assistant to reposition the patient
- BGive the strongest analgesic on the chart straight away
- CAssess the location, character and onset of the pain and the vital signs
- DTell the patient to wait until the next scheduled dose is due in two hours
6.Trung bình
On day 3 after hip surgery, a patient suddenly becomes short of breath with sharp chest pain and an SpO₂ of 88%. What should the nurse do first?
- AGive the next dose of oral analgesia and reassess the patient in an hour
- BEncourage the patient to walk to improve the circulation
- CRaise the head of the bed, give oxygen and call for urgent help
- DMassage the patient’s calves to ease any muscle cramp
7.Khó
A patient with MRSA in a wound is on contact precautions. Which instruction to the nursing assistant is correct?
- ANo special precautions are needed if the wound is covered with a dressing
- BWear a gown and gloves for contact with the patient or the room, and use dedicated equipment
- CWear a respirator mask in the room, because MRSA in a wound spreads through the air to others
- DOnly wear gloves when touching the wound itself; skin and bedding are safe
8.Khó
Four laboratory results come back at once. Which one should the nurse report first?
- AHemoglobin 6,5 g/dL (65 g/L) in a patient with a GI bleed
- BGlucose 180 mg/dL after a meal in a patient with diabetes
- CCreatinine 1,3 mg/dL in an older adult, unchanged from last week
- DPotassium 3,4 mEq/L in a patient on a diuretic
Đáp án
- 1. B · Assessment comes first, because the other steps depend on it
- 2. D · The charge nurse or nursing supervisor
- 3. C · To confirm the correct patient, procedure and site
- 4. A · The patient’s current condition, recent changes and pending tasks
- 5. C · Assess the location, character and onset of the pain and the vital signs
- 6. C · Raise the head of the bed, give oxygen and call for urgent help
- 7. B · Wear a gown and gloves for contact with the patient or the room, and use dedicated equipment
- 8. A · Hemoglobin 6,5 g/dL (65 g/L) in a patient with a GI bleed
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