- A) Giving advice
- B) Using open-ended questions
- C) Changing subject quickly
- D) Talking over patient
Nursing MCQ
Total MCQ: 281
212 When should a nurse verify patient identity before medication
- A) After administration
- B) Before preparing dose
- C) During documentation
- D) Before discharge only
213 Which intervention reflects cultural competence
- A) Ignoring patient beliefs
- B) Applying same plan to all
- C) Assessing cultural preferences
- D) Forcing compliance with routine
214 What defines scope of nursing practice
- A) State nurse practice act
- B) Personal preference
- C) Facility policy only
- D) Patient opinion
215 Which ethical principle supports respecting patient choices
- A) Beneficence
- B) Justice
- C) Autonomy
- D) Nonmaleficence
216 Which documentation entry meets professional standards
- A) Patient seems anxious
- B) Patient rates pain 7/10, given analgesic, re-evaluating in 30 minutes
- C) Gave med
- D) Documented but no details
217 Which communication technique promotes patient safety during handoff
- A) Using vague language
- B) Omitting critical details
- C) Employing SBAR format
- D) Discussing unrelated topics
218 What is the first step in infection control
- A) Applying gloves only
- B) Donning gown first
- C) Performing hand hygiene
- D) Cleaning the floor
219 What is the primary purpose of a nursing care plan
- A) Document legal aspects only
- B) Guide individualized interventions
- C) Replace physician orders
- D) Record patient insurance data
220 Which task can a registered nurse delegate to a nursing assistant
- A) Initial patient assessment
- B) Developing nursing diagnosis
- C) Assisting with bathing
- D) Interpreting lab results