DHA Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a nursing care plan?

Accepted Answer

To provide a structured, individualised roadmap for patient care

Answer

A nursing care plan provides a systematic, individualised guide that coordinates nursing interventions and goals to meet each patient's specific health needs.

Question 2

When applying sterile technique, which action would break sterility?

Accepted Answer

Reaching across the sterile field

Answer

Reaching across a sterile field allows non-sterile clothing or hands to contaminate the sterile area, breaking the principle of maintaining a contamination-free zone.

Question 3

Which type of wound drainage is thin, watery, and blood-tinged?

Accepted Answer

Serosanguineous

Answer

Serosanguineous drainage is a mixture of serum and blood, appearing pale pink and watery, commonly seen in the early stages of wound healing.

Question 4

A patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. How is this classified?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension

Answer

A blood pressure reading of 90/60 mmHg falls below the normal threshold and is classified as hypotension, indicating a potentially inadequate perfusion pressure.

Question 5

Which method is the most accurate for measuring body temperature in an unconscious adult?

Accepted Answer

Rectal thermometry

Answer

Rectal temperature measurement is the most accurate core temperature method for unconscious adults as it closely reflects internal body temperature without patient cooperation.

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing 2