DHA DHA Nursing Practice & Standards 1

Question 1

What is the correct sequential order of the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

Answer

The nursing process follows the ADPIE sequence: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Question 2

According to WHO guidelines, handwashing with soap and water should be performed for how long?

Accepted Answer

40–60 seconds

Answer

WHO hand hygiene guidelines recommend washing with soap and water for 40–60 seconds to ensure adequate decontamination.

Question 3

Which position is MOST appropriate for a patient experiencing acute respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's (45–90°)

Answer

High Fowler's position maximises diaphragmatic excursion and lung expansion, relieving dyspnoea.

Question 4

The 'Five Rights' of medication administration include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Right diagnosis

Answer

The Five Rights are: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time — diagnosis is not one of them.

Question 5

A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15 indicates:

Accepted Answer

Full consciousness and alertness

Answer

GCS 15 is the maximum possible score and indicates a fully conscious, alert, and oriented patient.

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