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Worksheetstest-2025
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
Half-life of a drug refers to:
A)Drug potency
B)Time to reach peak
C) Time to eliminate 50% of drug
D) Absorption rate
Which drug is used as an antidote for acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose?
a) Naloxone
b) Protamine sulfate
c) N-acetylcysteine
d) Flumazenil
Infection control nurse is primarily responsible for:
a) Administering antibiotics
b) Isolation
c) Surveillance and education
d) Surgery coordination
While transporting a patient with MRSA, what PPE is essential?
a) Gown and mask
b) Only gloves
c) Head cover
d) Eye goggles only
Airborne precautions are required for which disease?
a) HIV
b) Hepatitis
c) TB
d) Typhoid
Standard precautions include:
a) Only HIV patients
b) Only during surgery
c) For all patients regardless of diagnosis
d) For isolation wards only
Which acid-base imbalance is likely in a patient with prolonged diarrhea?
a) Metabolic alkalosis
b) Respiratory alkalosis
c) Metabolic acidosis
d) Respiratory acidosis
Which electrolyte imbalance causes cardiac arrhythmias and muscle weakness?
a) Hypernatremia
b) Hypokalemia
c) Hypophosphatemia
d) Hypochloremia
What is the rationale for using a filter in blood transfusion?
a) Speed up transfusion
b) Remove air
c) Warm the blood
d) Prevent clot embolism
What is the first sign of phlebitis?
a) Fever
b) Redness and warmth at site
c) Edema above site
d) Purulent drainage
Which color code is used for oxygen cylinders?
a) Black and white
b) Blue and white
c) Red and white
d) Green and white
Which solution is commonly used for IV fluid replacement?
a) Dextrose 5%
b) NS 0.9%
c) Distilled Water
d) Hydrogen Peroxide
How often should vital signs be checked in a post-operative patient (first 24 hrs)?
a) Every 12 hours
b) Every hour
c) Every 6 hours
d) Once a day
What should be done before administering digoxin?
a) Measure temperature
b) Check respiratory rate
c) Check apical pulse
d) Check blood sugar
What is the normal respiratory rate in adults?
a) 10–14 breaths/min
b) 12–20 breaths/min
c) 20–28 breaths/min
d) 18–26 breaths/min
Which site is best for checking capillary blood glucose?
a) Forearm
b) Palm
c) Fingertip
d) Foot
Which drug is used for emergency anaphylaxis?
a) Atropine
b) Adrenaline
c) Lidocaine
d) Diazepam
What does R in RACE fire safety stand for?
a) Rescue
b) Remove
c) React
d) Run
What does a positive Babinski reflex in an adult suggest?
a) Normal reflex
b) Brainstem lesion
c) Upper motor neuron lesion
d) Lower motor neuron damage
Which side should a nurse stand when ambulating a patient with right-sided weakness?
a) Left side
b) Right side ✅
c) Behind
d) In front
Which cranial nerve is assessed with a penlight for pupil response?
a) CN I
b) CN II
c) CN III
d) CN V
Which sign indicates deep vein thrombosis?
a) Babinski sign
b) Homan’s sign
c) Brudzinski’s sign
d) Kernig’s sign
A nurse notes a client’s potassium level is 2.8 mEq/L. Which ECG change is expected?
a) Tall peaked T waves
b) ST elevation
c) U waves
d) Prolonged QT interval
Which insulin has no peak action?
a) Regular insulin
b) NPH insulin
c) Lispro
d) Glargine
A nurse receives a post-op patient with a RR of 8 and pinpoint pupils after morphine. What is the priority action?
a) Start oxygen
b) Increase IV fluids
c) Administer naloxone
d) Perform chest physiotherapy
Which technique is best for auscultating bowel sounds?
a) Palpate before auscultation
b) Use diaphragm in all quadrants
c) Auscultate only the right lower quadrant
d) Use bell of stethoscope
What is the earliest sign of hypoxia?
a) Cyanosis
b) Bradycardia
c) Confusion and restlessness
d) Clubbing
What is the most effective method to prevent urinary tract infections in catheterized patients?
a) Irrigate catheter daily
b) Change catheter every 2 days
c) Maintain closed drainage system
d) Increase fluid restriction
What is the correct angle for inserting an intradermal injection?
a) 45°
b) 60°
c) 15°
d) 90°
Which statement about body mechanics is correct?
a) Bend from the waist when lifting
b) Keep the load close to the body
c) Use back muscles more than legs
d) Twist spine when turning
Which lab value best reflects nutritional status?
a) Hemoglobin
b) Blood glucose
c) Serum albumin
d) Serum creatinine
Which of the following is an example of a dependent nursing intervention?
a) Turning the patient every 2 hours
b) Administering prescribed medication
c) Teaching self-care
d) Providing emotional support
How many chambers are there in the human heart?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
What is the full form of CPR?
a) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
b) Central Pulse Rate
c) Cardiac Pressure Response
d) Chest Pulse Recovery
What is the normal pulse rate in adults?
a) 40–60 bpm
b) 60–100 bpm
c) 100–120 bpm
d) 120–160 bpm
What is the average normal blood pressure in an adult?
a) 100/60 mmHg
b) 120/80 mmHg
c) 130/90 mmHg
d) 90/70 mmHg
The term “asepsis” means:
a) Use of antibiotics
b) Prevention of infection
c) Use of gloves
d) Fever
What is the purpose of a thermometer?
a) Measure blood sugar
b) Measure BP
c) Measure body temperature
d) Measure pulse
Which is the correct sequence of handwashing?
a) Wet hands → Apply soap → Scrub → Rinse → Dry
b) Apply soap → Dry → Rinse → Wet hands
c) Scrub → Wet hands → Apply soap → Rinse
d) Rinse → Scrub → Apply soap → Dry
Which solution is commonly used for wound cleaning?
a) water
b) Dettol
c) Normal saline
d) Vinegar
How many bones are there in an adult human body?
a) 206
b) 210
c) 204
d) 220
The most basic need according to Maslow’s hierarchy is:
a) Love and belonging
b) Self-actualization
c) Safety
d) Physiological
What is the term used for difficulty in breathing?
a) Tachypnea
b) Dyspnea
c) Apnea
d) Orthopnea
What is the best way to reduce hospital-acquired infections?
a) Isolate every patient
b) Give antibiotics to all
c) Practice proper hand hygiene
d) Use face masks only
A patient receiving IV fluids shows signs of crackles in lungs, puffy eyelids, and increased BP. What is the nurse’s priority action?
a) Decrease IV rate
b) Check temperature
c) Give diuretics
d) Elevate legs
In a patient receiving warfarin, which lab value must be monitored?
a) APTT
b) INR
c) FBS
d) Platelet count
Which of the following would be a sign of early hypoxia?
a) Cyanosis
b) Restlessness
c) Slow breathing
d) Bradycardia
fter abdominal surgery, the patient has a hard, distended abdomen and no bowel sounds. What is suspected?
a) Peritonitis
b) Constipation
c) Infection
d) Diarrhea
Which condition results from rapid infusion of cold IV fluids?
a) Hypotension
b) Arrhythmias
c) Fever
d) Hyperkalemia
The Glasgow Coma Scale score includes:
a) Temperature
b) Reflexes
c) Eye, verbal, and motor response
d) Pulse, RR, BP
According to Freud, the “id” operates on the principle of:
a) Morality
b) Reality
c) Pleasure
d) Logic
A patient with schizophrenia says, “The moon talks to me.” This is an example of:
a) Illusion
b) Hallucination
c) Delusion
d) Confabulation
What is the primary defense mechanism in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
a) Denial
b) Rationalization
c) Isolation
d) Undoing
A nurse observes a 4-year-old playing “doctor” with dolls. What type of play is this?
a) Competitive
b) Solitary
c) Imitative
d) Parallel
Which finding is most concerning in a patient post-thyroidectomy?
a) Hoarseness of voice
b) Pain at incision site
c) Positive Trousseau’s sign
d) Slight neck swelling
Patient after cholecystectomy develops fever, RUQ pain, and jaundice. This indicates:
a) Atelectasis
b) Pulmonary embolism
c) Bile duct obstruction
d) UTI
Normal hemoglobin (Hb) range in adult females is:
a) 10–12 g/dL
b) 11.5–15.5 g/dL
c) 13–18 g/dL
d) 8–10 g/dL
Which value indicates hyperglycemia?
a) FBS 75 mg/dL
b) RBS 140 mg/dL
c) FBS 126 mg/dL
d) PPBS 90 mg/dL
A patient refuses treatment. The nurse should:
a) Document and inform physician
b) Force the treatment
c) Educate the family only
d) Call the legal team
What is the correct order for donning PPE?
a) Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
b) Mask → Gown → Gloves → Goggles
c) Gloves → Mask → Gown → Goggles
d) Gown → Gloves → Mask → Goggles
Which color-coded bin is used for soiled dressing waste?
a) Yellow
b) Blue
c) Red
d) Black
While transporting a patient with MRSA, what PPE is essential?
a) Gown and mask
b) Only gloves
c) Head cover
d) Eye goggles only
Which of the following is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
a) Ranitidine
b) Omeprazole
c) Metoclopramide
d) Sucralfate
Which antibiotic can cause tendon rupture as a rare side effect?
A nurse is preparing 2.5 mL of a drug. The ampoule contains 5 mL = 250 mg. How many mg will be given?
a) 100 mg
b) 125 mg
c) 200 mg
d) 250 mg
Half-life of a drug means:
a) The time it takes for a drug to be completely eliminated from the body.
b)The duration a drug remains effective in the bloodstream.
c) The time required for a drug to reach its maximum concentration.
d) The time required for the concentration of a drug to decrease to half its initial value.
Which drug can cause Red Man Syndrome if infused rapidly?
a) Vancomycin
b) Amikacin
c) Ciprofloxacin
d) Metronidazole
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
A) Nasal bone
B) Stapes
C) Ulna
D) Patella
In which year was the first nursing school founded by Florence Nightingale?
A) 1845
B) 1854
C) 1860
D) 1875
The first trained nurse in India was:
A) Florence Nightingale
B) Mary Eliza Mahoney
C) Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
D) Miss Grace Neill
In what year was the Indian Nursing Council (INC) established?
a) 1965
b) 1950
c) 1972
d) 1947
Who wrote the book “Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not”?
A) Clara Barton
B) Florence Nightingale
C) Lillian Wald
D) Dorothea Dix
Which human sense is most powerful in triggering memories?"
A) Sight
B) Sound
C) Smell
D) Touch
"Your patient refuses a life-saving surgery. What should you respect?"
A) Justice
B) Beneficence
C) Autonomy
D) Non-maleficence
Emergency Prioritization
"Which patient will you see first?"
A) Fever, 102°F
B) Chest pain, breathless
C) Cut on hand
D) Mild cough
What is the primary purpose of a nursing care plan?
d) To provide medication instructions
b) To outline patient goals and interventions
a) To document patient history
c) To schedule appointments
Which vital sign is typically assessed first in a patient assessment?
d) Respiratory rate
c) Pulse
b) Temperature
a) Blood pressure
What is the most common site for intramuscular injections in adults?
a) Deltoid muscle
b) Vastus lateralis
c) Gluteus medius
d) Rectus femoris
What is the primary purpose of using a sphygmomanometer?
b) Measure blood pressure
d) Measure body temperature
a) Measure blood glucose
c) Measure heart rate
Which of the following is a sign of dehydration?
d) Clear urine
c) Weight gain
b) Dry skin
a) Increased urination
What is the recommended angle for administering an intramuscular injection?
d) 45°
c) 90°
b) 30°
a) 15°
What is the normal range for blood glucose levels in adults?
d) 60–90 mg/dL
a) 70–100 mg/dL
c) 90–130 mg/dL
b) 80–120 mg/dL
What is the primary purpose of using sterile technique in healthcare?
d) To improve patient comfort
c) To reduce costs
b) To prevent infection
a) To save time
Which vital sign is most indicative of a patient's pain level?
d) Patient-reported pain scale
c) Respiratory rate
b) Heart rate
a) Blood pressure
Which vital sign is most critical to monitor in a patient with heart failure?
d) Temperature
a) Blood pressure
c) Respiratory rate
b) Heart rate
What is the recommended position for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?
b) Prone
d) Lateral
a) Supine
c) High Fowler's
What is the primary purpose of using a tourniquet?
d) To provide warmth
b) To reduce swelling
a) To stop bleeding
c) To immobilize a limb
Which vital sign is most indicative of a patient's fluid status?
d) Temperature
c) Respiratory rate
b) Heart rate
a) Blood pressure
