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1. Which of the following are functions of the liver?
A. Detoxification of blood
B. Production of bile
C. Storage of glycogen
D. Production of insulin
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: The liver detoxifies chemicals, produces bile for fat
digestion, and stores glycogen. Insulin is produced by the
pancreas.
2. What are common signs of hypoglycemia?
A. Shakiness
B. Sweating
C. Polyuria
D. Confusion
Correct answers: A, B, D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes adrenergic symptoms like
shakiness and sweating, and neuroglycopenic symptoms like
confusion. Polyuria is a symptom of hyperglycemia.
3. Which of the following vital signs are included in routine
assessment?
,A. Heart rate
B. Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D. Blood glucose
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Routine vital signs include heart rate, respiratory
rate, blood pressure, and temperature. Blood glucose is
measured as needed, not routinely.
4. In patient safety, which actions reduce the risk of hospital-
acquired infections?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
C. Antibiotic stewardship
D. Administering antipyretics
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and responsible
antibiotic use reduce HAIs. Antipyretics only reduce fever but
do not prevent infection.
5. Which are components of the central nervous system?
A. Brain
B. Spinal cord
C. Peripheral nerves
D. Ganglia
Correct answers: A, B
Rationale: The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.
,Peripheral nerves and ganglia are part of the peripheral
nervous system (PNS).
6. Which of the following are normal ranges for adults?
A. Heart rate: 60–100 bpm
B. Respiratory rate: 12–20 breaths/min
C. Blood pressure: 90/60–120/80 mmHg
D. Blood glucose: 70–200 mg/dL
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Adult vital signs fall within these ranges; normal
fasting blood glucose is 70–100 mg/dL, not 200 mg/dL.
7. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for a patient
with impaired mobility?
A. Range of motion exercises
B. Frequent repositioning
C. Applying restraints
D. Skin assessment
Correct answers: A, B, D
Rationale: ROM exercises, repositioning, and skin assessment
prevent complications like contractures and pressure ulcers.
Restraints are only used when necessary and under strict
guidelines.
8. Which of the following are components of the
musculoskeletal system?
A. Bones
B. Muscles
, C. Ligaments
D. Kidneys
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Bones, muscles, and ligaments support movement.
Kidneys are part of the urinary system.
9. Which symptoms are associated with fluid overload?
A. Edema
B. Hypertension
C. Dyspnea
D. Polyphagia
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Fluid overload causes edema, high blood pressure,
and shortness of breath. Polyphagia is related to diabetes, not
fluid overload.
10. Which of the following are considered Standard
Precautions in healthcare?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Wearing gloves when contacting body fluids
C. Using dedicated patient care equipment
D. Sterilizing all surgical instruments after each use
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Standard Precautions include hand hygiene, gloves,
and using dedicated equipment. Sterilization is part of surgical
asepsis, not routine standard precautions.