DHA DHA Nursing Practice & Standards 2

Question 1

A patient's urine output is 20 mL/hour for two consecutive hours. This finding is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Oliguria

Answer

Oliguria is defined as urine output less than 30 mL/hour in adults, indicating inadequate renal perfusion.

Question 2

Which assessment finding is MOST indicative of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

Unilateral calf pain, warmth, and swelling

Answer

DVT classically presents with unilateral calf pain, warmth, redness, and swelling due to thrombus formation in the deep venous system.

Question 3

The Braden Scale is used in nursing practice to assess:

Accepted Answer

Pressure injury risk

Answer

The Braden Scale evaluates six subscales — sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear — to predict pressure injury risk.

Question 4

A nurse is verifying placement of a newly inserted nasogastric (NG) tube. Which method is considered MOST reliable?

Accepted Answer

pH testing of aspirate (≤5.5) confirmed by chest X-ray

Answer

Current evidence supports pH testing of gastric aspirate (≤5.5) combined with radiographic confirmation as the most reliable NG tube placement verification.

Question 5

A bedridden patient develops non-blanching erythema over the sacrum. This finding MOST likely represents:

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 pressure injury

Answer

Non-blanching erythema over a bony prominence is the hallmark of a Stage 1 pressure injury, indicating compromised tissue perfusion.

DHA - Dubai Health Authority Practice Test

DHA - Dubai Health Authority Practice Test

DHA DHA Nursing Practice & Standards 2