DHA Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing

Question 1

Which nursing theorist developed the Hierarchy of Needs model commonly applied to patient care prioritisation?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Maslow

Answer

Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, though a psychology model, is widely used in nursing to prioritise patient needs from physiological to self-actualisation.

Question 2

What is the correct sequence 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 to provide systematic patient care.

Question 3

Hand hygiene should be performed for at least how many seconds when using soap and water according to WHO guidelines?

Accepted Answer

40–60 seconds

Answer

WHO guidelines recommend 40–60 seconds of handwashing with soap and water to effectively remove pathogens and reduce healthcare-associated infections.

Question 4

Which position is recommended for a patient experiencing respiratory distress to maximise lung expansion?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's (90°)

Answer

High Fowler's position at 90 degrees allows maximum diaphragm descent and lung expansion, improving oxygenation in patients with breathing difficulty.

Question 5

What does the term 'triage' mean in an emergency nursing context?

Accepted Answer

Sorting patients by urgency to prioritise care

Answer

Triage is the systematic process of sorting patients according to the urgency of their condition to ensure those with the greatest need receive care first.

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Practice Test

DHA Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing