Patient Care and Medical Management Quiz

What is the initial step in the patient admission process in a hospital setting?

• Conducting a physical examination

• Obtaining a comprehensive health history

• Preparing the patient's bed

• Completing documentation and reporting procedures

Which diagnostic test is most commonly utilized to confirm a myocardial infarction?

• Chest X-ray

• Echocardiogram

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• Complete blood count (CBC)

What is the primary purpose of a trochanter roll in patient care?

• Providing comfort and support to the lower back

• Preventing external rotation of the hips

• Elevating the head and upper body

• Supporting the neck and maintaining alignment

Which of the following is not a method of administering therapeutic agents?

• Oral medication

• Intravenous injection

• Topical application

• Subcutaneous inhalation

A patient with a suspected stroke is brought to the emergency department. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• Administer oxygen

• Measure blood pressure

• Perform a neurological assessment

• Establish intravenous access

Which laboratory value requires close monitoring in a patient receiving heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management?

• Prothrombin time (PT)

• International normalized ratio (INR)

• Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

• Platelet count

In the acute phase of stroke management, which of the following interventions is most crucial?

• Maintaining a patent airway

• Administering antihypertensive medications

• Encouraging early ambulation

• Providing emotional support

Which medication is commonly administered to dissolve the clot and improve blood flow to the affected area of the brain in the management of a patient with a stroke?

• Aspirin

• Warfarin

• Heparin

• Alteplase (tPA)