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1. The priority goal of multidimensional nursing care is to:
A. Focus on disease only
B. Provide holistic patient-centered care
C. Follow physician orders only
D. Reduce documentation
Answer: B
Rationale: Multidimensional care addresses physical,
emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
2. Which assessment finding is subjective?
A. BP 140/90
B. Swelling observed
C. Patient reports pain
,D. Temperature 38°C
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data comes from patient reports.
3. Which is an objective finding?
A. “I feel dizzy”
B. Pain level 8/10
C. Respiratory rate 22/min
D. Anxiety
Answer: C
Rationale: Objective data is measurable.
4. The first step in the nursing process is:
A. Diagnosis
B. Assessment
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Rationale: Data collection comes first.
,5. Nursing diagnosis is based on:
A. Medical diagnosis
B. Assessment data
C. Lab equipment
D. Doctor preference
Answer: B
Rationale: Identifies patient responses to health problems.
6. Maslow’s hierarchy prioritizes:
A. Social needs first
B. Physiological needs first
C. Self-esteem first
D. Education first
Answer: B
Rationale: Basic survival needs come first.
7. Which is a physiological need?
, A. Love
B. Oxygen
C. Respect
D. Achievement
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen is essential for life.
8. Therapeutic communication involves:
A. Giving advice
B. Active listening
C. Interrupting
D. Ignoring emotions
Answer: B
Rationale: Builds trust and understanding.
9. Which is a barrier to communication?
A. Empathy
B. Medical jargon
C. Listening
D. Clarification