DHA Nursing Patient Assessment and Clinical Skills

Question 1

According to DHA nursing standards, what is the correct order for physical assessment?

Accepted Answer

Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

Answer

Palpation, inspection, percussion, auscultation

Answer

Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion

Answer

Percussion, palpation, auscultation, inspection

Question 2

What is the normal range for adult blood pressure according to DHA clinical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Less than 120/80 mmHg

Answer

140/90 to 160/100 mmHg

Answer

100/60 to 110/70 mmHg

Answer

160/100 to 180/110 mmHg

Question 3

How should a DHA-licensed nurse document a wound assessment?

Accepted Answer

Document wound location, size, depth, color, drainage type and amount, surrounding skin condition, and odor

Answer

Note only the wound size

Answer

Write 'wound present' in the chart

Answer

Only photograph the wound

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Braden Scale used in DHA healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

To assess a patient's risk for developing pressure injuries

Answer

To measure pain levels

Answer

To calculate medication doses

Answer

To evaluate fall risk

Question 5

What must a DHA nurse assess before administering an enteral feeding?

Accepted Answer

Tube placement verification, residual volume, patient positioning at 30-45 degrees, and tube patency

Answer

Only the feeding rate

Answer

Only the patient's appetite

Answer

Only the feeding temperature

Question 6

What is the recommended frequency for neurological observations using the Glasgow Coma Scale in DHA acute care settings?

Accepted Answer

Every 15 minutes to 4 hours depending on patient acuity and clinical condition

Answer

Once daily

Answer

Only on admission

Answer

Once per nursing shift