Role of a Nurse Quiz

The unique function of a nurse, as defined by Virginia Henderson, is to:

• Diagnose and treat patient illnesses

• Assist individuals in health-related tasks they cannot perform unaided

• Provide emotional support to patients

• Manage healthcare staff

Florence Nightingale emphasized that a key element in nursing is the role of the environment in:

• Treating infectious diseases

• Assisting patients with physical therapy

• Encouraging patient independence

• Supporting patient recovery

Key skills in nursing include the following EXCEPT:

• Empathy

• Surgical procedures

• Critical thinking

• Effective communication

Effective collaboration between nurses and doctors is primarily associated with:

• Improved patient outcomes and healthcare delivery

• Reduction in medical education requirements

• Increased patient trust and respect

• Higher salaries for nursing staff

A multidisciplinary team in healthcare refers to a:

• team of doctors only

• group of nurses with diverse specialties

• team of healthcare professionals from different specialities working together

• group of patients with similar diagnoses

Empathy is essential in nursing because it:

• Increases patient billing

• Promotes trust and improves patient care

• Helps nurses communicate more efficiently

• Reduces the workload of doctors

Interprofessional collaboration primarily refers to:

• Doctors performing patient handovers

• Nurses working independently of doctors

• Teamwork between various healthcare professionals for high-quality care

• Nurses managing healthcare facilities

The primary goal of a nurse’s role in patient care is to:

• Develop a personal relationship with each patient

• Administer all medications

• Manage the healthcare team

• Promote patient independence and support recovery

Effective healthcare collaboration relies on elements such as:

• Financial incentives

• Trust, respect, and role clarity

• Standardized patient care plans

• Personal friendships among team members

Understanding the diverse roles of nurses contributes to:

• Better healthcare delivery

• Higher healthcare costs

• Extended patient hospital stays

• Increased nursing licensing requirements