200 Nursing Questions Across Various
Topics, Complete With Answers
1. **Q:** What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
**A:** 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg.
2. **Q:** What are the five vital signs?
**A:** Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain.
3. **Q:** What is the purpose of an IV?
**A:** To deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient's
bloodstream.
4. **Q:** Define the term 'hypoxia.'
**A:** A deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
5. **Q:** What is the first step in the nursing process?
**A:** Assessment.
### Anatomy and Physiology
6. **Q:** What is the largest organ in the body?
**A:** The skin.
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,7. **Q:** Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals?
**A:** The liver.
8. **Q:** What type of joint is the knee?
**A:** A hinge joint.
9. **Q:** Where is the heart located?
**A:** In the thoracic cavity, between the lungs.
10. **Q:** What does the term 'bradycardia' mean?
**A:** A slower than normal heart rate, typically below 60 beats per
minute.
### Pharmacology
11. **Q:** What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
**A:** N-acetylcysteine (NAC).
12. **Q:** What does 'PRN' stand for in medication administration?
**A:** Pro re nata (as needed).
13. **Q:** What is a common side effect of opioids?
**A:** Constipation.
14. **Q:** Name a common blood thinner.
**A:** Warfarin (Coumadin).
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,15. **Q:** What is the normal adult dosage for acetaminophen?
**A:** 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours, not exceeding 3000 mg in 24 hours.
### Patient Care
16. **Q:** What is the primary purpose of an admission assessment?
**A:** To gather baseline data for patient care.
17. **Q:** What does the Glasgow Coma Scale assess?
**A:** A patient's level of consciousness.
18. **Q:** How do you assess the pulse?
**A:** Use the index and middle finger to palpate the radial artery at the
wrist.
19. **Q:** What are the signs of infection?
**A:** Redness, swelling, warmth, and discharge at the site.
20. **Q:** What is the significance of a baby's Apgar score?
**A:** It assesses the newborn's physical condition immediately after
birth.
### Medical-Surgical Nursing
21. **Q:** Name one common symptom of congestive heart failure.
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, **A:** Shortness of breath.
22. **Q:** What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
**A:** Epinephrine.
23. **Q:** What does 'ischemia' refer to?
**A:** An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body.
24. **Q:** What is a common risk factor for developing diabetes?
**A:** Obesity.
25. **Q:** Define 'pneumothorax.'
**A:** The accumulation of air in the pleural space.
### Pediatric Nursing
26. **Q:** At what age is the MMR vaccine typically given?
**A:** 12-15 months old.
27. **Q:** What is a normal heart rate for a newborn?
**A:** 120-160 beats per minute.
28. **Q:** What is the most common cause of dehydration in children?
**A:** Gastroenteritis.
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Topics, Complete With Answers
1. **Q:** What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
**A:** 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg.
2. **Q:** What are the five vital signs?
**A:** Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and pain.
3. **Q:** What is the purpose of an IV?
**A:** To deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient's
bloodstream.
4. **Q:** Define the term 'hypoxia.'
**A:** A deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
5. **Q:** What is the first step in the nursing process?
**A:** Assessment.
### Anatomy and Physiology
6. **Q:** What is the largest organ in the body?
**A:** The skin.
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,7. **Q:** Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying chemicals?
**A:** The liver.
8. **Q:** What type of joint is the knee?
**A:** A hinge joint.
9. **Q:** Where is the heart located?
**A:** In the thoracic cavity, between the lungs.
10. **Q:** What does the term 'bradycardia' mean?
**A:** A slower than normal heart rate, typically below 60 beats per
minute.
### Pharmacology
11. **Q:** What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
**A:** N-acetylcysteine (NAC).
12. **Q:** What does 'PRN' stand for in medication administration?
**A:** Pro re nata (as needed).
13. **Q:** What is a common side effect of opioids?
**A:** Constipation.
14. **Q:** Name a common blood thinner.
**A:** Warfarin (Coumadin).
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,15. **Q:** What is the normal adult dosage for acetaminophen?
**A:** 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours, not exceeding 3000 mg in 24 hours.
### Patient Care
16. **Q:** What is the primary purpose of an admission assessment?
**A:** To gather baseline data for patient care.
17. **Q:** What does the Glasgow Coma Scale assess?
**A:** A patient's level of consciousness.
18. **Q:** How do you assess the pulse?
**A:** Use the index and middle finger to palpate the radial artery at the
wrist.
19. **Q:** What are the signs of infection?
**A:** Redness, swelling, warmth, and discharge at the site.
20. **Q:** What is the significance of a baby's Apgar score?
**A:** It assesses the newborn's physical condition immediately after
birth.
### Medical-Surgical Nursing
21. **Q:** Name one common symptom of congestive heart failure.
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, **A:** Shortness of breath.
22. **Q:** What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
**A:** Epinephrine.
23. **Q:** What does 'ischemia' refer to?
**A:** An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body.
24. **Q:** What is a common risk factor for developing diabetes?
**A:** Obesity.
25. **Q:** Define 'pneumothorax.'
**A:** The accumulation of air in the pleural space.
### Pediatric Nursing
26. **Q:** At what age is the MMR vaccine typically given?
**A:** 12-15 months old.
27. **Q:** What is a normal heart rate for a newborn?
**A:** 120-160 beats per minute.
28. **Q:** What is the most common cause of dehydration in children?
**A:** Gastroenteritis.
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