1. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word "alleviate"?

a) Aggravate

b) Relieve

c) Diagnose

d) Treat

• a

• b

• c

• d

2. Identify the correct sentence:

a) The nurse give the patient a dose of medication.

b) The nurse gives the patient a dose of medication.

c) The nurse giving the patient a dose of medication.

d) The nurse will gave the patient a dose of medication.

• a

• b

• c

• d

3. What is the meaning of the word "hypertension"?

a) High blood pressure

b) Low blood pressure

c) High blood sugar

d) Low blood sugar

• a

• b

• c

• d

4. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the word "prognosis"?

a) Diagnosis

b) Treatment

c) Outcome

d) Prevention

• a

• b

• c

• d

5 A patient is prescribed 2 grams of medication to be taken twice a day. How many grams of medication will the patient take in one day?

a) 2 grams

b) 4 grams

c) 6 grams

d) 8 grams

• a

• b

• c

• d

6. A patient's temperature is 38.5°C. What is the equivalent temperature in Fahrenheit?

a) 100.3°F

b) 101.3°F

c) 102.3°F

d) 103.3°F

• a

• b

• c

• d

7. A nurse is preparing to administer an injection of medication. The medication is available in a vial containing 10 mL of solution. The patient requires a dose of 2 mL. How many doses can be obtained from the vial?

a) 2 doses

b) 5 doses

c) 10 doses

d) 20 doses

• a

• b

• c

• d

8. A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a sudden onset of chest pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a) Call the doctor

b) Administer oxygen

c) Prepare the patient for an electrocardiogram (ECG)

d) All of the above

• a

• b

• c

• d

9. A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a severe allergic reaction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a) Administer epinephrine

b) Call the doctor

c) Prepare the patient for transfer to the ICU

d) All of the above

• a

• b

• c

• d

10. What is the primary function of the nurse in the healthcare team?

a) To diagnose and treat patients

b) To provide emotional support to patients

c) To administer medications and perform procedures

d) To coordinate patient care and provide education

• a

• b

• c

• d