Nursing Profession Quiz

Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?

• Clara Barton

• Florence Nightingale

• Mary Seacole

• Dorothea Dix

What historical event significantly advanced the nursing profession by creating the need for more trained nurses?

• The American Revolution

• The Crimean War

• World War I

• The Civil Rights Movement

What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act in each state?

• To regulate nursing schools

• To provide guidelines for hospital policies

• To define the scope of nursing practice

• To establish nurse salaries

What legal concept protects patients' private information?

• Informed consent

• HIPAA

• Autonomy

• Liability

What is the first step of the nursing process?

• Planning

• Diagnosis

• Assessment

• Implementation

Which part of the nursing process involves setting measurable patient outcomes?

• Assessment

• Planning

• Implementation

• Evaluation

A patient is prescribed 500 mg of a medication. The available tablets are 250 mg each. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

• 1 tablet

• 2 tablets

• 3 tablets

• 4 tablets

Which route of administration has the fastest absorption rate?

• Oral

• Intramuscular

• Subcutaneous

• Intravenous

What should a nurse always do before administering medication?

• Check the patient’s room number

• Verify the six rights of medication administration

• Ask the patient’s family for consent

• Measure the patient’s blood pressure

What is the primary goal of hand hygiene in nursing?

• To prevent the spread of infection

• To comply with hospital policy

• To protect the nurse from illness

• To meet patient expectations