WorksheetsBRUSH up quiz BLN 204
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood?
Liver
Lungs
Kidney
Pancreas
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Transport oxygenated blood to the heart
Store carbon dioxide
Produce surfactant to protect the lungs
Store carbon dioxideExchange gases between the air and blood
What is the normal pH range of human blood?
a) 6.8-7.0
b) 7.35-7.45
c) 7.50-7.60
d) 8.0-8.5
Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate?
Medulla oblongata
a) Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Thalamus
The sinoatrial (SA) node is located in which part of the heart?
Left ventricle
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Which of the following is the largest artery in the body?
Pulmonary artery
Carotid Artery
Aorta
Femoral artery
The pancreas is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the normal range for adult resting heart rate?
40-60 bpm
100-120 bpm
120-140 bpm
60-100 bpm
Which of the following blood pressure readings is considered hypertensive?
110/70 mmHg
120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
90/60 mmHg
What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult?
12-20 breaths/min
20-30 breaths/min
8-12 breaths/min
30-40 breaths/min
Hypothermia occurs when body temperature falls below:
37°C
36°C
35°C
34°C
Which vital sign do you think is most critical to monitor first in a patient with shortness of breath?
Respiratory rate
SpO₂
Heart rate
Blood pressure
How often should vital signs be monitored in a patient who is clinically unstable?
Every 30 minutes
Every hour
Every 4 hours
Every 6 hours
What are the key indicators of shock in a patient?
Name as many signs of infection as you can.
Where are the common sites on the body to check a patient's pulse?
Temporal, radial, carotid, and femoral arteries
Popliteal, brachial, radial, and carotid arteries
Dorsalis pedis, carotid, radial, and ulnar arteries
All of the above
A patient presents with SpO₂ of 88%, respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min, and complaints of chest pain. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?
Administer oxygen therapy
Take a blood sample for testing
Administer painkillers
Perform a chest X-ray
A patient with a history of diabetes is found with a blood glucose level of 3.2 mmol/L. What is the immediate priority?
Administer insulin
Call for emergency help
Recheck blood glucose in an hour
Offer a carbohydrate snack (to treat hypoglycemia).
You are caring for an elderly patient who is confused and agitated. The patient repeatedly refuses to take their prescribed medication, which is critical for their condition. The family insists you administer the medication despite the patient's objections.
Question:
What are the key ethical principles or actions you would consider in this situation?
Scenario:
During your shift, you witness a colleague documenting vital signs for a patient they did not assess. You know this could compromise patient safety and violates professional standards.
Question:
What ethical principles or actions would you apply to handle this situation?
