Basic Of Nursing
What is the normal adult body temperature range in Celsius?
36.5°C – 37.5°C
What is informed consent?
Patient agreement after receiving full explanation of a procedure
What device is used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood?
Pulse oximeter
Who developed the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory?
Dorothea Orem
This principle means “doing good” and acting in the best interest of the patient.
Beneficence
What are the five vital signs?
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, and Oxygen Saturation
Why is therapeutic communication important in nursing?
To build trust, improve patient outcomes, and ensure effective care
What device is used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart?
ECG (Electrocardiogram) machine
Who is known as the founder of modern nursing and emphasized environmental factors in patient recovery?
Florence Nightingale
This principle requires nurses to treat all patients fairly and equally, regardless of background.
Justice
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What is meant by complementary nursing (complementary therapy in nursing practice)?
Complementary nursing refers to the use of non-conventional therapies alongside medical treatment to support healing, reduce symptoms, and improve patient well-being.
What instrument is used to suction secretions from the airway?
Suction machine (or suction catheter)
Which nursing theorist introduced the concept of “carative factors” that focus on love, kindness, and human connection in patient care?
Jean Watson
A nurse explains the risks and benefits of surgery honestly, even though the information may cause the patient anxiety. Which ethical principle is demonstrated?
Veracity
What position is commonly used for patients with breathing difficulty?
Fowler’s position
What is empathy in nursing practice?
The ability to understand and share a patient’s feelings while maintaining professional boundaries.
This tube is inserted through the mouth into the trachea to maintain airway patency during surgery or respiratory failure. What is this?
Endotracheal tube (ET tube)
Which nursing theorist developed the Interpersonal Relations Theory that highlights the nurse–patient relationship?
Hildegard Peplau
A nurse keeps a patient’s HIV status confidential and does not share it with unauthorized staff members. Which ethical principle is demonstrated?
Confidentiality
What is the first step of the nursing process?
Assessment
What is evidence-based practice in nursing?
The integration of the best current research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide nursing care.
This device is inserted into a patient’s bladder to drain urine continuously and monitor urine output accurately in critical care. What is this?
Foley catheter
Who is recognized as the first nurse in Islamic history?
Rufaidah bint Sa’ad
A nurse promises a patient to return after administering medication and makes sure to come back as promised to assess the patient’s condition. Which ethical principle is this?
Fidelity