Important Nursing MCQ 2024
Here are 10 multiple-choice questions tailored for nursing students, covering foundational knowledge areas such as patient care, pharmacology, anatomy, and nursing ethics.
1. Which of the following is the most important intervention when administering IV potassium?
- A) Infuse as a rapid bolus.
- B) Ensure the patient remains in a supine position.
- C) Dilute the potassium and infuse it slowly.
- D) Avoid monitoring the patient's heart rate.
Answer: C) Dilute the potassium and infuse it slowly.
2. Which of these is a characteristic symptom of hypoglycemia?
- A) Increased urination
- B) Sweating and shakiness
- C) Dry mouth
- D) Rapid weight gain
Answer: B) Sweating and shakiness
3. Which ethical principle is applied when a nurse respects a patient’s decision to refuse treatment?
- A) Beneficence
- B) Nonmaleficence
- C) Autonomy
- D) Justice
Answer: C) Autonomy
4. A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is at increased risk for which complication?
- A) Fluid overload
- B) Hypoxemia
- C) Bradycardia
- D) Hypertension
Answer: B) Hypoxemia
5. What is the maximum time an open bottle of sterile saline solution can be safely used for wound cleaning?
- A) 12 hours
- B) 24 hours
- C) 48 hours
- D) 72 hours
Answer: B) 24 hours
6. Which of the following actions is appropriate when administering a subcutaneous injection?
- A) Inject at a 90-degree angle in all patients.
- B) Rotate injection sites to prevent tissue damage.
- C) Avoid pinching the skin before injecting.
- D) Always use a 21-gauge needle.
Answer: B) Rotate injection sites to prevent tissue damage.
7. Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients with a history of asthma?
- A) Aspirin
- B) Acetaminophen
- C) Albuterol
- D) Furosemide
Answer: A) Aspirin
8. What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?
- A) 8-12 breaths per minute
- B) 12-20 breaths per minute
- C) 20-28 breaths per minute
- D) 28-32 breaths per minute
Answer: B) 12-20 breaths per minute
9. In which area should a nurse check for cyanosis in a dark-skinned patient?
- A) Palms of the hands
- B) Abdomen
- C) Oral mucosa and lips
- D) Fingernail beds only
Answer: C) Oral mucosa and lips
10. Which of the following foods is recommended for a patient on a low-potassium diet?
- A) Bananas
- B) Potatoes
- C) Apples
- D) Oranges
Answer: C) Apples
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