NATIONAL AND STATE NURSING EXAM- MCQ _MG_00 156
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1. The nurse is reporting the patient’s right to make decision on their treatment is the professional value of:
a. Libel
b. Malice
c. Malpractice
d. Slander
Answer: b. Malice
Description:It seems like there might be a mistake in the provided options and answer. The professional value of respecting a patient's right to make decisions about their treatment is typically associated with the principle of autonomy and patient-centered care in the medical field. This principle is based on respecting a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own healthcare. None of the options provided (a. Slander, b. Malice, c. Libel, d. Malpractice) are directly related to this concept. It's possible that there was a typo or misunderstanding in the options and answer. The correct answer should be related to patient autonomy, not malice
2. The act of damaging a certain person’s reputation by means of publishing through the spoken or verbal word would be referred to as:
a. Tort
b. Slander
c. Felony
d. Libel
Answer: b. Slander
Description:The act of damaging a person's reputation through spoken or verbal communication is referred to as "slander." Slander is a form of defamation that involves making false spoken statements about someone with the intention of harming their reputation. The other options (a. Felony, c. Tort, d. Libel) are not directly related to this specific scenario.
3. The act of damaging a certain person’s reputation by means of spreading or propagating through written form or pictures or through prints refers to the:
a. Tort
b. Felony
c. Slander
d. Libel
Answer: d. Libel
Description:The act of damaging a person's reputation through written form, pictures, or prints is referred to as "libel." Libel is a form of defamation that involves making false written statements, images, or other permanent forms of communication with the intention of harming someone's reputation. The other options (a. Felony, b. Slander, c. Tort) are not directly related to this specific scenario.
4. The act of being responsible and answerable for whatever action a nurse does in her working environment is explained in the professional values of:
a. Accountability
b. Dignity
c. Reliability
d. Validity
Answer: a. Accountability
Description:The act of being responsible and answerable for one's actions in a professional context, such as a nurse's actions in the working environment, is explained by the professional value of "accountability." Accountability involves taking ownership of one's decisions and actions and being able to justify and explain them when necessary. The other options (b. Reliability, c. Validity, d. Dignity) are not directly related to this concept.
5. Which of the following professional values defines the services that are provided by the nurse that enhances the likelihood of positive outcomes:
a. Dignity
b. Autonomy
c. Quality of care
d. Validity
Answer: c. Quality of care
Description:The professional value that defines the services provided by a nurse that enhances the likelihood of positive outcomes is "Quality of care." This value encompasses the nurse's commitment to delivering effective and safe care that promotes the best possible outcomes for patients. The other options (a. Autonomy, b. Validity, d. Dignity) are important values as well, but they do not directly relate to the idea of enhancing positive outcomes through the services provided.
6. Discharge planning of the patient begins:
a. When patient starts showing positive response to the treatment
b. When the physician orders for discharge
c. At the time of initiation of treatment
d. At admission
Answer: d. At admission
Description:Discharge planning for a patient typically begins "At admission." The process of planning for a patient's safe and appropriate discharge starts from the moment they are admitted to the healthcare facility. This allows for adequate preparation, coordination, and assessment of the patient's needs and resources for a smooth transition after their treatment. The other options (a. When the physician orders for discharge, b. When the patient starts showing positive response to the treatment, c. At the time of initiation of treatment) are not the most accurate points to initiate discharge planning.
7. Following an accident, client is admitted to a health care facility. This type of admission is:
a. Accidental admission
b. Routine admission
c. Emergency admission
d. Therapeutic admission
Answer: c. Emergency admission
Description:When a client is admitted to a healthcare facility following an accident, this type of admission is referred to as "Emergency admission." This type of admission occurs when a patient requires immediate medical attention due to a sudden illness or injury. The other options (a. Routine admission, b. Therapeutic admission, d. Accidental admission) are not accurate terms for this scenario.
8. The primary response of a nurse during admission of a client is to:
a. Orient the client to hospital routine
b. Fill consent form
c. Receive the client in a courteous manner
d. Prepare admission sheet
Answer: c. Receive the client in a courteous manner
Description:The primary response of a nurse during the admission of a client is to "Receive the client in a courteous manner." This involves creating a welcoming and respectful environment for the patient upon their arrival. The other options (a. Orient the client to hospital routine, b. Prepare admission sheet, d. Fill consent form) might be part of the admission process, but receiving the client in a courteous manner is the initial and essential step.
9. What is the full form of LAMA?
a. Leave against medical advice
b. Leave alone with medical application
c. Leave against medication apply
d. Leave and medication advice
Answer: a. Leave against medical advice
Description:Is the correct full form of LAMA. In this the patient chooses to leave the hospital before the treating physician recommends discharge.
10. The value that a nurse holds in her career for being voice for their patients and facilities what is best them is know as:
a. Autonomy
b. Advocacy
c. Leadership
d. Generous
Answer: b. Advocacy
Description:Advocacy is one of the major roles of nurse that enables the patient to attain their rights and benefits during the time of helplessness in their place where they got treated.
11. A patient who decides to leave the hospital against medical advice (LAMA) must signs a form. What is the purpose of this form?
a. To release the physician and hospital from legal responsibility for the patient health status
b. To use in the event of readmission
c. To ethically illustrate that the patient has control of his or her own care and treatment
d. To indicate the patient’s wishes
Answer: a. To release the physician and hospital from legal responsibility for the patient health status
Description:When a patient decides to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA or LAMA), signing a form serves the purpose of acknowledging that the patient is making this decision without the approval or recommendation of their healthcare provider. This form is used to inform the patient about the potential risks and consequences of leaving against medical advice and to release the hospital and healthcare providers from legal responsibility for any negative outcomes that might result from the patient's decision. This is done to ensure that patients are fully aware of the potential risks and are making an informed decision to leave the hospital without following the medical recommendations provided. The other options might capture certain aspects of the situation but do not directly address the legal and liability aspects associated with leaving against medical advice.
12. Disinfection of patient unit after the death/discharge of patient is termed as:
a. Sterilization
b. Terminal disinfection
c. Quarantine
d. Concurrent disinfection
Answer: b. Terminal disinfection
Description:The disinfection of a patient unit after the death or discharge of a patient is termed "Terminal disinfection." This process involves thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the patient's room or unit to reduce the risk of transmitting infections to subsequent patients. The other options (a. Concurrent disinfection, c. Sterilization, d. Quarantine) are not specifically related to the process of cleaning and disinfecting a patient unit after a patient's departure.
13. Which of the following nursing actions should be given highest priority when priority when admitting the patient into the operating room?
a. Vital signs
b. Patient identification
c. Level of consciousness
d. Positioning and skin preparation
Answer: b. Patient identification
Description:When admitting a patient into the operating room, the highest priority nursing action should be "Patient identification." Ensuring that the patient is correctly identified before any procedures are performed is crucial for patient safety and preventing errors. This involves verifying the patient's identity using multiple identifiers (such as name, date of birth, and unique identifiers like a medical record number or wristband). While the other options (a. Level of consciousness, c. Positioning and skin preparation, d. Vital signs) are also important aspects of patient care during the operating room admission process, patient identification takes precedence to prevent mistakes, ensure proper care, and minimize the risk of errors or adverse events.
14. ………….is a tool of nursing process:
a. Socioeconomic status
b. Person history
c. Present illness
d. Planning
Answer: d. Planning
Description:• The tools of nursing process include Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation. • Planning is establish priorities of care and is an important tool or element of nursing process. It is base for implementation.
15. Nursing care that is based on identifying and meeting the needs of a patient is called:
a. Client-oriented
b. Prioritization
c. Goal-oriented
d. Target realization
Answer: a. Client-oriented
Description:Client-oriented approach or patient centered can means that the nursing care is based on assessing and meeting the needs of the clients as per the nursing process.
16. Which of the following statements is true about nursing diagnosis?
a. It predicts the prognosis
b. It aids in the quality of care to meet the clients needs.
d. It identifies the disease.
c. It studies the cause and effect of the illness
Answer: b. It aids in the quality of care to meet the clients needs.
Description:Nursing diagnosis usually points towards the potential problems that can occur in a client. Nursing diagnosis is developed based on data obtained during the nursing assessments. This is need based and is prioritized as per the urgency to provide quality care.
17. A post-operative patient receives a state dose of injection Pethidine intramuscularly. After one hour, the nurse checks on pain relief. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse using here?
a. Evaluation
b. Implementation
c. Planning
d. Assessment
Answer: a. Evaluation
Description:Evaluation helps the nurse to assess her own interventions and also given her opportunity to improve it. The aim of the nurse is to evaluate the action of Pethidine on post-operative pain. So, the nurse uses the last step of nursing process that is evaluation. Assessment refers to collection of subjective and objective data, usually before planning for intervention.
18. An example of an objective data is:
a. Itching
b. Discoloration of the sides
c. Feeling of worry
d. Nausea
Answer: b. Discoloration of the sides
Description:Objective data are measurable and overt data (“signâ€) obtained through observation, physical examination, and diagnostic examinations. Whereas subjective data are the information from patients’ point of view (“symptomsâ€) including feelings, perceptions and concerns obtained through interview.
19. Nurse obtains vital signs and determines level of comfort is the patient. Which standard of practice is performed?
a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Diagnosis
d. Implementation
Answer: a. Assessment
Description:Obtaining vital signs is objective data and determining level of comfort by asking the patient is subjective data. Obtaining subjective and objective data from patient is know as assessment in nursing process. Nursing process includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
20. Information verbalized or stated by the patient is known as:
a. All of these
b. Subjective data
c. Signs
d. Objective data
Answer: b. Subjective data
Description:Subjective data are collected or obtained via personal interactions with patient. Objective data are observable and measurable (Sings) through physical examination, observation and or laboratory findings.
21. Type of assessment in which more data is collected about already identified problem is:
a. Time lapsed assessment
b. Focus assessment
c. Initial assessment
d. Emergency assessment
Answer: b. Focus assessment
Description:In initial assessment, the assessment is done when the person enters the healthcare facility. Emergency assessment refers to assessment which is done in a life-threatening situation/emergency. Time lapsed assessment are carried out after initial assessment.
22. The first part of the nursing diagnosis is:
a. Problem
b. Evaluation
c. Evaluation
d. Risk factor
Answer: a. Problem
Description:The first part of the nursing diagnosis is problem
23. Planning phase of nursing process will determine:
a. Expected outcome
b. Actual problem of client
c. Intervention needs to be provided
d. Change in client condition
Answer: a. Expected outcome
Description:In planning phase, the nurse will determine the goal or expected outcome. Each problem (nursing diagnosis) is assigned a clear, measurable goal for the expected beneficial outcome.
24. The nursing process provides a:
a. Basis for acquiring body of knowledge
b. Basis for nursing theories
c. Systematic process for delivery of nursing care
d. Knowledge component of nursing
Answer: c. Systematic process for delivery of nursing care
Description:The nursing process provides a "systematic process for the delivery of nursing care." It is a structured and organized approach that nurses use to provide patient-centered care. The nursing process consists of five steps: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It guides nurses in providing comprehensive and individualized care to patients. The other options (a. Basis for nursing theories, b. Knowledge component of nursing, d. Basis for acquiring body of knowledge) might relate to aspects of nursing, but the nursing process is specifically designed to guide the delivery of care in a systematic manner.
25. Which of the following is an objective data?
a. Chest pain
b. Complains of nausea
c. An evaluation of blood pressure
d. Complaint of dizziness
Answer: c. An evaluation of blood pressure
Description:An objective data is a measurable and observable piece of information. Among the options provided, "An evaluation of blood pressure" (c) is an example of objective data. Blood pressure can be measured using standardized equipment and techniques, and the results are typically numeric values that can be observed and recorded. The other options (a. Chest pain, b. Complaint of dizziness, d. Complains of nausea) are examples of subjective data, which are based on the patient's own perception or description of their symptoms and cannot be directly measured or observed by others.
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