MCQs

11262 questions found

Practice Questions

75. When administering medication, what are the “Five Rights” of medication administration?

A. Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time ✓
B. Right doctor, right nurse, right room, right time, right mood
C. Right diagnosis, right symptom, right attitude, right family, right outcome
D. Right color, right smell, right taste, right temperature, right consistency
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

74. A patient is reporting sudden, crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw. You suspect a myocardial infarction. What is the priority action while awaiting medical team arrival?

A. Administer aspirin (if no contraindications) and oxygen, and prepare for ECG ✓
B. Provide a warm blanket
C. Offer a large meal
D. Encourage light exercise
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

73. You are leading a psychoeducation group for patients with anxiety disorders. A patient asks, “How long will it take for my anxiety to go away?” What is the most appropriate response?

A. "It will be gone in a week if you try hard enough."
B. "Anxiety never truly goes away."
C. "Managing anxiety is a process, and progress varies, but consistent practice of coping skills is key." ✓
D. "Medication will eliminate it completely."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

71. A patient requires a sterile dressing change. You have assembled your supplies. What is the first step before opening any sterile packages?

A. Don sterile gloves
B. Clean the patient's wound
C. Perform hand hygiene ✓
D. Place the patient in a comfortable position
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

70. You are responding to a patient who has collapsed on the floor. After ensuring scene safety, what is your immediate next step in emergency assessment?

A. Check for a pulse and breathing ✓
B. Call the patient's family
C. Move the patient to a bed
D. Obtain a detailed medical history
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

66. A patient is prescribed Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes. What is a critical patient teaching point regarding this medication?

A. It causes hypoglycemia when taken alone
B. It should be taken only when blood sugar is high
C. It can cause gastrointestinal side effects and should be taken with food ✓
D. It is an insulin replacement
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

65. A patient on a psychiatric unit becomes increasingly agitated and is pacing rapidly. Staff are present and attempting verbal de-escalation. What should be done to prevent escalation in the environment?

A. Clear the immediate area of other patients and potential weapons ✓
B. Confront the patient with a large group of staff
C. Engage in a power struggle with the patient
D. Lock the patient in a separate room
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

64. You are observing a surgical incision. What is a critical sign of wound infection?

A. Minimal pain
B. Clean, dry edges
C. Redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent drainage ✓
D. Absence of discharge
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

62. A patient suddenly experiences a severe allergic reaction to a new medication, including widespread hives, wheezing, and facial swelling. What is your immediate action?

A. Administer the next scheduled dose of the medication
B. Stop the medication immediately and call for emergency medical assistance ✓
C. Monitor the patient for a few hours
D. Give the patient a glass of water
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

61. You are providing patient education. The patient has low literacy. What is the most effective teaching strategy?

A. Provide complex written materials
B. Use simple language, visual aids, and the "teach-back" method ✓
C. Speak quickly to cover all information
D. Avoid asking questions to prevent embarrassment
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

60. A child comes to the clinic with symptoms of extreme fear of social situations, avoiding school, and physical complaints when social events are anticipated. This aligns with criteria for:

A. Separation Anxiety Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) ✓
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

59. A patient is confused and attempts to climb out of bed, posing a fall risk. After exhausting less restrictive measures, the team decides to apply soft wrist restraints. What is a critical nursing responsibility immediately after applying restraints?

A. Leave the patient unattended to rest
B. Document the reason for restraint and ongoing assessment, and release criteria ✓
C. Reassure the patient that they are being punished
D. Apply restraints loosely to prevent injury
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
Page 304 of 593
Jump to:

🏆 Top Contributors

  • N

    nmdcat.online

    11260 MCQs

  • N

    NMDCAT.ONLINE

    1 MCQ

  • G

    GULABsb

    1 MCQ

Categories

View all →