During IV antibiotic therapy, a patient complains of burning at the site. What is the priority nursing action?
Notify the physician
Pause the infusion and assess the IV site
Document the complaint
Administer pain medication
Answer:
B) Pause the infusion and assess the IV site
Which of the following is the most accurate way to measure core body temperature?
A. Axillary
B. Oral
C. Rectal
D. Temporal
C) Rectal
What part of the cell is known as the “powerhouse”?
A) Nucleus
B) Mitochondria
C) Ribosome
D) Cytoplasm
Correct Answer:
B) Mitochondria
What color is polar bear skin under its fur?
A) White
B) Pink
C) Black
D) Gray
Correct Answer:
C) Black
In Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
A) Clownfish
B) Goldfish
C) Betta fish
D) Angelfish
Correct Answer:
A) Clownfish
A patient with a brain injury has difficulty regulating body temperature. Which brain structure is affected?
A. Cerebellum
B. Hypothalamus
C. Medulla oblongata
D. Thalamus
Answer:
B) Hypothalamus
A nurse is assessing breath sounds and hears high-pitched musical wheezes. This indicates:
A. Fluid in the lungs
B. Airway constriction (asthma)
C. Pneumothorax
D. Normal breath sounds
Answer:
B) Airway constriction (asthma)
What is the capital of France?
A) Madrid
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) Berlin
Correct Answer:
B) Paris
How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth?
A) 1 second
B) 8 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 1 day
Correct Answer:
B) 8 minutes
Which 90s movie features the quote “Life is like a box of chocolates”?
A) Forrest Gump
B) Titanic
C) Pretty Woman
D) Ghost
Correct Answer:
A) Forrest Gump
Which patient requires airborne precautions?
A. MRSA
B. Tuberculosis
C. C. difficile
D. Influenza
Answer:
B) Tuberculosis
The nurse notes a patient’s oxygen saturation is 86% on room air. The priority action is to:
A. Recheck in 15 minutes
B. Apply supplemental oxygen
C. Document and notify respiratory therapy later
D. Encourage coughing and deep breathing only
B) Apply supplemental oxygen
Which month has 28 days?
A) February
B) April
C) All of them
D) January
C) All of them
What animal can sleep for up to three years?
A) Bear
B) Snail
C) Crocodile
D) Turtle
Correct Answer:
B) Snail
Which Avenger can lift Thor’s hammer in Endgame?
A) Iron Man
B) Captain America
C) Hulk
D) Black Widow
Correct Answer:
B) Captain America
When applying PPE, the correct sequence is:
A. Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
B. Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
C. Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
D. Gown, gloves, goggles, mask
Answer:
A) Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
A nurse suspects increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which assessment supports this?
A. Decreased blood pressure, increased HR
B. Headache, vomiting, unequal pupils
C. Rapid breathing and high temperature
D. Clear speech and calm demeanor
B) Headache, vomiting, unequal pupils
How many bones are in the adult human body?
A) 201
B) 206
C) 210
D) 215
Correct Answer:
B) 206
What animal has fingerprints almost identical to humans?
A) Dog
B) Koala
C) Panda
D) Monkey
Correct Answer:
B) Koala
In Frozen, what does Olaf love most?
A) Hot chocolate
B) Warm hugs
C) Summer
D) Snowstorms
C) Summer
A nurse finds a small fire in a patient’s room. The first step is to:
A. Extinguish the fire
B. Rescue the patient
C. Close the door
D. Pull the alarm
B) Rescue the patient
(RACE: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish)
The nurse enters a patient’s room and observes that the patient is pale, diaphoretic, and restless. Vital signs show BP 78/46, HR 124, RR 28, O₂ sat 90%. What should the nurse do first?
A. Call a rapid response
B. Raise the head of the bed
C. Recheck vital signs
D. Document and continue assessment
A) Call a rapid response
Rationale: These findings suggest shock; immediate intervention and team response are necessary.
What’s the fastest land animal?
A) Lion
B) Cheetah
C) Horse
D) Gazelle
Correct Answer:
B) Cheetah
How long can a cockroach live without its head?
A) 1 day
B) 3 days
C) 1 week
D) 1 month
Correct Answer:
D) 1 month
In Doctor Strange, what is the name of the powerful relic that can manipulate time?
A) The Soul Stone
B) The Eye of Agamotto
C) The Tesseract
D) The Infinity Gauntlet
Correct Answer:
B) The Eye of Agamotto