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A nurse manager using the “directing” function of management would be:

A. Creating the annual budget for the unit.
B. Interviewing candidates for a vacant nursing position.
C. Guiding and motivating staff to achieve the unit's objectives.
D. Comparing the unit's infection rates to the hospital benchmark.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A charge nurse is supervising a newly graduated BSN nurse. The most effective form of supervision is to:

A. Watch every single task the new nurse performs.
B. Assign the most difficult patients to the new nurse to test her skills.
C. Be available as a resource and provide regular, constructive feedback.
D. Assume the new nurse knows everything and provide no supervision.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

What are the “Five Rights of Delegation” in nursing?

A. Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation.
B. Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
C. Right Plan, Right Organization, Right Staff, Right Direction, and Right Control.
D. Right Leader, Right Follower, Right Situation, Right Motivation, and Right Outcome.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A Registered Nurse (RN) at a hospital in Karachi is leading a team with a nursing assistant and a final-year BSN student. Which task is appropriate for the RN to delegate to the nursing assistant?

A. Performing an initial admission assessment on a new patient.
B. Administering intravenous (IV) antibiotics.
C. Assisting a stable post-operative patient with ambulation to the bathroom.
D. Developing the nursing care plan for a patient with complex needs.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

A key quality of an effective nurse leader is “vision.” This refers to the ability to:

A. See and interpret complex clinical data accurately.
B. Articulate a clear and inspiring future for the team or unit that goes beyond day-to-day tasks.
C. Manage the daily schedule with perfect efficiency.
D. Strictly enforce all hospital policies without exception.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A democratic leader in a nursing unit would most likely:

A. Assign all tasks without consulting the team members.
B. Allow the team to function without any direction or supervision.
C. Invite team members to contribute to decisions about patient care assignments.
D. Offer rewards for good performance and punishment for poor performance.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A charge nurse demonstrates high emotional intelligence (EQ) when she:

A. Ignores a conflict between two staff nurses, assuming it will resolve itself.
B. Recognizes her own anxiety during a crisis and takes a deep breath before giving instructions.
C. Makes all decisions for the team without asking for input to save time.
D. Shares confidential patient information to build rapport with her team.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary difference between a leader and a manager in a nursing context?

A. A manager is assigned a formal position, while a leader can emerge informally.
B. Leaders focus on budgets and staffing, while managers focus on vision and inspiration.
C. All managers are leaders, but not all leaders are managers.
D. Leadership is about controlling complexity, while management is about coping with change.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is recovering from a severe infection and is beginning to regain strength. This period is known as the:

A. Incubation period
B. Prodromal period
C. Illness period
D. Convalescence period
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The most effective way to prevent the spread of droplet-transmitted infections is to:

A. Wear a N95 respirator mask.
B. Place the patient in a negative pressure room.
C. Maintain at least 3 feet distance from the patient and wear a surgical mask.
D. Use contact precautions only.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient is diagnosed with a biofilm-associated infection on a medical device. Biofilms are characterized by:

A. Individual, free-floating bacteria.
B. Communities of microorganisms encased in an extracellular matrix.
C. Rapidly dividing fungal cells.
D. Viruses rapidly replicating within host cells.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The period during an infection when a person may feel unwell but does not yet have characteristic symptoms is called the:

A. Incubation period
B. Prodromal period
C. Illness period
D. Convalescence period
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A nurse is assisting with a lumbar puncture. Strict aseptic technique is used to prevent the introduction of microorganisms into the:

A. Bloodstream
B. Urinary tract
C. Central nervous system
D. Respiratory tract
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a secondary infection after being treated with antibiotics for a primary infection. A secondary infection is one that:

A. Is caused by the same pathogen as the primary infection.
B. Occurs after a primary infection, often due to a weakened immune system or altered microbiota.
C. Is always less severe than the primary infection.
D. Is not related to the primary infection.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The study of viruses is called:

A. Bacteriology
B. Mycology
C. Parasitology
D. Virology
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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