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WorksheetsNursing Patient Care Quiz 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which nursing intervention is MOST important to implement?
Monitor potassium levels
Encourage increased fluid intake
Limit sodium intake
Administer the medication at bedtime
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which assessment finding would be of GREATEST concern?
Productive cough with green sputum
Chest pain with deep inspiration
Oxygen saturation of 88%
Temperature of 100.4°F (38°C)
Which nursing intervention is MOST effective in preventing pressure ulcers in an immobile patient?
Using a donut-shaped cushion under the sacrum
Massaging bony prominences with lotion
Turning and repositioning the patient every 2 hours
Elevating the head of the bed to 45 degrees
A patient with diabetes mellitus is found unresponsive. The initial nursing action should be to:
Administer glucagon
Check blood glucose level
Start CPR
Call the physician
A patient reports severe pain (10/10) after abdominal surgery. The physician ordered morphine sulfate IM every 4 hours PRN. What is the nurse’s BEST course of action?
Administer the morphine as ordered
Assess the patient’s vital signs before administering the medication
Contact the physician to request a different route of administration
Use non-pharmacological methods first, then reassess
Which of the following is the MOST important nursing consideration when administering intravenous potassium chloride?
Administering the potassium via IV push
Monitoring the patient for signs of hyperkalemia
Infusing the potassium rapidly to correct the deficiency quickly
Administering the potassium through a peripheral IV line
A patient is receiving a blood transfusion and develops chills, back pain, and a fever. The nurse should FIRST:
Slow the transfusion rate
Administer an antihistamine
Stop the transfusion immediately
Notify the blood bank
A patient with a urinary catheter reports bladder spasms. Which intervention is MOST appropriate?
Clamp the catheter for 30 minutes
Irrigate the catheter with sterile saline
Administer an anticholinergic medication as prescribed
Remove the catheter
A patient is being discharged with a new prescription for warfarin. Which instruction is MOST important for the nurse to provide?
Increase intake of green leafy vegetables
Monitor for signs of bleeding and bruising
Take the medication on an empty stomach
Stop the medication if any side effects occur
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted for an exacerbation. Which nursing intervention is MOST beneficial?
Encouraging bed rest to conserve energy
Administering oxygen at a high flow rate
Teaching pursed-lip breathing techniques
Limiting fluid intake to prevent pulmonary edema
A nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube. Which action requires immediate intervention?
The drainage system is kept below the level of the chest
Continuous bubbling is noted in the water-seal chamber
The insertion site is covered with an occlusive dressing
The patient is positioned in semi-Fowler’s position
A patient is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following should the nurse ensure is obtained BEFORE the patient receives any pre-operative medication?
A complete blood count
An ECG
Informed consent
A chest X-ray
Which of the following is the MOST reliable method for verifying the correct placement of a nasogastric tube?
Auscultating over the stomach while injecting air
Checking the pH of the aspirated fluid
Observing the patient for respiratory distress
Measuring the length of the exposed tube
A patient is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). What is the MOST important nursing intervention?
Monitoring blood glucose levels
Changing the TPN bag every 48 hours
Assessing bowel sounds daily
Administering the TPN through a peripheral IV line
A patient with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed heparin. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Prothrombin time (PT)
International normalized ratio (INR)
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Platelet count
A patient is being treated for active tuberculosis. Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST important to prevent the spread of infection?
Administering antibiotics as prescribed
Educating the patient about proper nutrition
Placing the patient in a negative pressure room
Encouraging the patient to ambulate to maintain strength
A patient is admitted with heart failure and pulmonary edema. Which position is BEST for the nurse to place the patient in?
Trendelenburg
Supine
High Fowler’s
Prone
A patient is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea. Which intervention is MOST effective in managing this side effect?
Encouraging the patient to eat large meals
Administering an antiemetic medication before chemotherapy
Limiting fluid intake
Providing the patient with spicy foods
A patient is post-operative and has a Hemovac drain. Which nursing action is appropriate when managing the drain?
Emptying the drain when it is half full
Maintaining sterile technique when emptying and compressing the drain
Irrigating the drain with sterile saline daily
Removing the drain when drainage ceases
A patient with end-stage renal disease is receiving hemodialysis. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of the treatment?
Increased blood pressure
Muscle cramps
Increased energy level
Improved appetite
