Nursing MCQ: Nursing practice

Question 1

Which documentation entry violates confidentiality

Accepted Answer

Leaving paper chart unattended

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Using patient initials in report

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Encrypting electronic records

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Reporting to authorized staff

Question 2

Which strategy promotes infection prevention in IV therapy

Accepted Answer

Scrubbing hub before access

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Changing tubing only weekly

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Touching port with gloves off

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Flushing only when occluded

Question 3

What best describes critical thinking in nursing

Accepted Answer

Questioning and analyzing data

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Accepting all information

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Relying on intuition only

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Following routines blindly

Question 4

What action aligns with patient advocacy

Accepted Answer

Speaking up for patient rights

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Ignoring patient wishes

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Discouraging questions

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Withholding options

Question 5

What indicates effective delegation follow-up

Accepted Answer

Providing guidance and supervision

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Assuming task completion

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Ignoring feedback

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Assigning more without review

Question 6

Which element is vital in a nursing assessment

Accepted Answer

Patient history and data

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Nurse’s personal opinion

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Ignoring vital signs

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Skipping patient concerns

Question 7

What is the role of a nurse in patient education

Accepted Answer

Provide tailored information

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Decide without patient input

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Limit discussion to meds only

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Avoid teaching altogether

Question 8

Which approach reduces risk of pressure injuries

Accepted Answer

Repositioning every two hours

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Leaving patient on one side

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Using thin mattress only

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Applying massage on red areas

Question 9

Which assessment tool evaluates pain in preverbal children

Accepted Answer

FLACC scale

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Numeric scale

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Wong-Baker faces

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Visual analog scale

Question 10

Which action supports interprofessional collaboration

Accepted Answer

Sharing assessment findings

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Withholding information

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Criticizing team members

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Working in isolation

Question 11

What defines delegation in nursing practice

Accepted Answer

Assigning tasks with retained accountability

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Shifting responsibility entirely

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Ignoring supervision requirements

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Transferring legal liability

Question 12

Which behavior demonstrates accountability in nursing

Accepted Answer

Documenting interventions accurately

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Blaming others for errors

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Withholding information

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Failing to follow protocol

Question 13

What is the correct priority in a nursing emergency

Accepted Answer

Patient safety

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Documentation

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Staff convenience

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Routine tasks

Question 14

What characterizes therapeutic communication

Accepted Answer

Using open-ended questions

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Giving advice

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Changing subject quickly

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Talking over patient

Question 15

When should a nurse verify patient identity before medication

Accepted Answer

Before preparing dose

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After administration

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During documentation

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Before discharge only

Question 16

Which intervention reflects cultural competence

Accepted Answer

Assessing cultural preferences

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Ignoring patient beliefs

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Applying same plan to all

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Forcing compliance with routine

Question 17

What defines scope of nursing practice

Accepted Answer

State nurse practice act

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Personal preference

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Facility policy only

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Patient opinion

Question 18

Which ethical principle supports respecting patient choices

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Nonmaleficence

Question 19

Which documentation entry meets professional standards

Accepted Answer

Patient rates pain 7/10, given analgesic, re-evaluating in 30 minutes

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Patient seems anxious

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Gave med

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Documented but no details

Question 20

Which communication technique promotes patient safety during handoff

Accepted Answer

Employing SBAR format

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Using vague language

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Omitting critical details

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Discussing unrelated topics

Question 21

What is the first step in infection control

Accepted Answer

Performing hand hygiene

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Applying gloves only

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Donning gown first

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Cleaning the floor

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of a nursing care plan

Accepted Answer

Guide individualized interventions

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Document legal aspects only

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Replace physician orders

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Record patient insurance data

Question 23

Which task can a registered nurse delegate to a nursing assistant

Accepted Answer

Assisting with bathing

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Initial patient assessment

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Developing nursing diagnosis

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Interpreting lab results

Question 24

Which action exemplifies evidence-based nursing practice

Accepted Answer

Using current research findings

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Relying solely on tradition

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Following personal experience

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Consulting social media posts

Nursing MCQ: Nursing practice

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