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What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene in nursing practice?
A. To make hands smell good
B. To reduce transmission of microorganisms
C. To remove dirt only
D. To improve skin condition
✔️✔️ B
Which position is most appropriate for a patient with breathing difficulty?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
✔️✔️ C
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
A. 8–10 breaths/min
B. 12–20 breaths/min
C. 22–30 breaths/min
D. 30–40 breaths/min
✔️✔️ B
Which vital sign is most affected by fever?
A. Pulse
B. Height
C. Weight
D. Vision
✔️✔️ A
What is the first step in the nursing process?
A. Diagnosis
B. Evaluation
C. Assessment
D. Planning
✔️✔️ C
Which term describes “subjective data”?
A. Measurable findings
B. Patient’s verbal report
C. Laboratory results
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,D. Imaging results
✔️✔️ B
Which is a sign of infection?
A. Fatigue only
B. Redness and warmth
C. Hunger
D. Improved appetite
✔️✔️ B
What is the normal adult pulse range?
A. 40–60 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–140 bpm
D. 120–160 bpm
✔️✔️ B
Which action breaks sterile technique?
A. Keeping sterile field dry
B. Reaching over sterile field
C. Wearing sterile gloves
D. Opening sterile package carefully
✔️✔️ B
Which is the best method to prevent pressure ulcers?
A. Limit fluids
B. Frequent repositioning
C. Restrict movement
D. Increase bed rest
✔️✔️ B
What is the main purpose of documentation?
A. To delay care
B. To communicate patient information
C. To replace nursing care
D. To reduce workload
✔️✔️ B
Which site is commonly used for temperature in adults?
A. Axillary
B. Rectal
C. Oral
D. Forehead only
✔️✔️ C
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, What is the normal blood pressure range?
A. 60/40 mmHg
B. 90/60 mmHg
C. 120/80 mmHg
D. 160/110 mmHg
✔️✔️ C
Which is an objective finding?
A. Pain level reported
B. Dizziness complaint
C. Blood pressure reading
D. Anxiety feeling
✔️✔️ C
What is the priority nursing action for a choking patient?
A. Offer water
B. Perform Heimlich maneuver
C. Call family
D. Take vital signs
✔️✔️ B
What does PPE stand for?
A. Patient Personal Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Primary Patient Evaluation
D. Professional Practice Ethics
✔️✔️ B
Which nutrient is essential for wound healing?
A. Carbohydrates only
B. Fats only
C. Protein
D. Water only
✔️✔️ C
Which is a sterile procedure?
A. Bed making
B. Wound dressing
C. Feeding a patient
D. Taking blood pressure
✔️✔️ B
Which sign indicates hypoxia?
A. Pink skin
B. Cyanosis
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