Medical
What is the priority nursing action for a patient with hypoglycemia?
Administer glucose
Which nursing intervention is most effective in preventing deep vein thrombosis after surgery?
Early ambulation
What is the normal length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
Which vitamin prevents rickets?
Vitamin D
Which level of prevention focuses on early disease detection?
Secondary prevention
Which condition causes impaired gas exchange in the alveoli?
Pulmonary edema
Which nursing action is most important to reduce the risk of aspiration after surgery?
Positioning the patient in a semi-Fowler’s position
What is the primary risk of ectopic pregnancy?
Internal bleeding
What is the most serious complication of high fever in young children?
Febrile seizures
Which indicator best reflects community health status?
Infant mortality rate
Which acid–base disorder is caused by prolonged vomiting?
Metabolic alkalosis
What is the role of the scrub nurse during surgery?
Assist the surgeon in the sterile field
Which condition is characterized by painless vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy?
Placenta previa
Which system matures last in children?
Nervous system
Which prevention level has the greatest impact on reducing disease incidence at the population level?
Primary prevention
Which clinical finding is the most reliable early indicator of septic shock
Hypotension
Why should the nurse assess bowel sounds after abdominal surgery?
To evaluate return of gastrointestinal function
Which intervention is most important for a woman with uterine atony?
Fundal massage
Which sign indicates early respiratory distress in infants?
Nasal flaring
What is the purpose of home visits in community health nursing?
Assess family health needs
An arterial blood gas shows:
pH 7.30, PaCO₂ 55 mmHg, HCO₃⁻ 26 mEq/L.
What is the primary acid–base disorder?
Respiratory acidosis
Which finding on a surgical wound dressing should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Large amount of bright red blood
What is the normal fetal presentation at birth?
Cephalic
A newborn has the following findings at 1 minute after birth
What is the Apgar score?
7
Which group is considered at higher risk in the community?
Elderly