Nursing Knowledge Quiz

What is the first thing a nurse should do if they come upon an accident outside of their regular work environment?

• Assess that the scene is safe.

• Call for help immediately.

• Start performing CPR.

• Move the injured person to a safe place.

Name a procedure nurses must use regularly to help minimize infection.

• Wash hands, put on gloves, use hand sanitizer.

• Take a shower, wear a mask, use gloves.

• Disinfect the room, wear a gown, use a face shield.

• Use antibiotics, wear a mask, wash hands.

What do nurses use to turn off the water faucet when they are done washing their hands?

• Paper towel.

• Elbow.

• Bare hands.

• Foot pedal.

Why do nurses and other medical professionals use tools to gather information about a patient?

• Tools can help extend our senses to gather more accurate data.

• Tools are required by hospital policy.

• Tools are easier to use than manual methods.

• Tools are more cost-effective.

When a nurse is first assessing the patient’s skin, what are two abnormal things they might be looking for?

• Color (blue) lips, nails, or skin. Rash, bruise, or other skin breaks.

• Smooth skin, normal color.

• Warm skin, normal elasticity.

• Healthy nails, normal sweating.

When a nurse is first assessing a patient’s mental alertness, what might be a question they would ask them?

• What is your name? What day is it? Where are you?

• How old are you? What is your favorite color?

• Do you like the hospital food? What is your favorite TV show?

• Can you count to ten? What is your favorite book?

Name three body parts that are part of the respiratory system.

• Nose, sinus, trachea, bronchi, lungs, larynx, pharynx, alveoli.

• Heart, liver, kidneys.

• Stomach, intestines, pancreas.

• Bones, muscles, skin.

What is the name of the tool most often used by nurses to detect heart and lung sounds?

• Stethoscope.

• Thermometer.

• Blood pressure cuff.

• Otoscope.

What are two reasons someone’s breathing might be abnormal?

• Foreign object in the airway. Congestion/Infection. Asthma or other respiratory illness. Anxiety or fear. Injury to the airway.

• Hunger. Thirst.

• Fatigue. Sleepiness.

• Excitement. Happiness.

What tool is used to check the pupil reflex?

• Flashlight

• Thermometer

• Stethoscope

• Blood pressure cuff