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Nursing Fundamentals

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Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a nurse?

  1. Providing patient care

  2. Conducting research

  3. Teaching medical students

  4. Managing hospital finances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of a nurse is to provide patient care, which includes assessing patients' needs, developing and implementing care plans, and administering medications.

What is the first step in the nursing process?

  1. Assessment

  2. Diagnosis

  3. Planning

  4. Implementation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first step in the nursing process is assessment, which involves gathering data about the patient's health status, including their medical history, physical examination findings, and laboratory results.

What is the purpose of a nursing diagnosis?

  1. To identify the patient's problem

  2. To develop a care plan

  3. To evaluate the patient's progress

  4. To communicate with other healthcare providers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a nursing diagnosis is to identify the patient's problem, which is a statement that describes the patient's health status and the factors that contribute to it.

Which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention?

  1. Administering medications

  2. Providing patient education

  3. Monitoring vital signs

  4. Performing a physical examination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Administering medications is an example of a nursing intervention, which is an action that a nurse takes to help the patient achieve their desired outcomes.

What is the purpose of a nursing care plan?

  1. To guide the nurse in providing patient care

  2. To document the patient's progress

  3. To communicate with other healthcare providers

  4. To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a nursing care plan is to guide the nurse in providing patient care, by outlining the patient's problems, goals, and interventions.

Which of the following is a type of nursing documentation?

  1. Patient care notes

  2. Nursing progress notes

  3. Medication administration records

  4. Vital signs charts


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are types of nursing documentation, which is the process of recording information about the patient's health status, nursing interventions, and patient outcomes.

What is the purpose of a patient education session?

  1. To teach the patient about their condition and treatment

  2. To answer the patient's questions

  3. To provide the patient with emotional support

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a patient education session is to teach the patient about their condition and treatment, answer their questions, and provide them with emotional support.

Which of the following is a type of nursing leadership?

  1. Clinical leadership

  2. Administrative leadership

  3. Educational leadership

  4. Research leadership


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are types of nursing leadership, which is the process of influencing and guiding others to achieve desired outcomes.

What is the role of a nurse in a research study?

  1. To recruit and enroll participants

  2. To collect and analyze data

  3. To interpret the results of the study

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of a nurse in a research study is to recruit and enroll participants, collect and analyze data, and interpret the results of the study.

Which of the following is a type of nursing ethics?

  1. Autonomy

  2. Beneficence

  3. Nonmaleficence

  4. Justice


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are types of nursing ethics, which are the moral principles that guide nurses in their practice.

What is the purpose of a nursing code of ethics?

  1. To protect the rights of patients

  2. To ensure the quality of nursing care

  3. To promote the professional development of nurses

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a nursing code of ethics is to protect the rights of patients, ensure the quality of nursing care, and promote the professional development of nurses.

Which of the following is a type of nursing advocacy?

  1. Speaking up for the patient's rights

  2. Protecting the patient from harm

  3. Promoting the patient's health and well-being

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are types of nursing advocacy, which is the process of speaking up for the patient's rights, protecting them from harm, and promoting their health and well-being.

What is the purpose of a nursing peer review?

  1. To evaluate the quality of nursing care

  2. To identify areas for improvement

  3. To promote the professional development of nurses

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a nursing peer review is to evaluate the quality of nursing care, identify areas for improvement, and promote the professional development of nurses.

Which of the following is a type of nursing research?

  1. Quantitative research

  2. Qualitative research

  3. Mixed methods research

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are types of nursing research, which is the process of conducting studies to generate new knowledge about nursing practice.

What is the purpose of a nursing journal club?

  1. To review and discuss nursing research studies

  2. To promote the professional development of nurses

  3. To facilitate collaboration among nurses

  4. To all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a nursing journal club is to review and discuss nursing research studies, promote the professional development of nurses, and facilitate collaboration among nurses.

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