Q.1 Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Mary Seacole
Virginia Henderson
Explanation - Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing due to her pioneering work during the Crimean War and her emphasis on sanitation and training.
Correct answer is: Florence Nightingale
Q.2 Which of the following best defines nursing?
Caring for the sick only
Providing medical treatment only
Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for the ill
Assisting doctors in all tasks
Explanation - Nursing is a holistic profession focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and direct patient care.
Correct answer is: Promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for the ill
Q.3 The primary goal of nursing is to:
Follow doctor's orders
Maintain patient safety and promote health
Administer medications only
Perform medical surgeries
Explanation - The ultimate goal of nursing is to ensure patient safety and foster health and well-being.
Correct answer is: Maintain patient safety and promote health
Q.4 Which nursing theorist defined nursing as assisting individuals in performing activities that contribute to health?
Florence Nightingale
Virginia Henderson
Dorothea Orem
Jean Watson
Explanation - Virginia Henderson emphasized nursing as assisting individuals in activities to maintain health and independence.
Correct answer is: Virginia Henderson
Q.5 What is the nurse-patient relationship primarily based on?
Friendship
Trust
Shared interests
Authority
Explanation - The nurse-patient relationship relies heavily on trust, ensuring effective care and communication.
Correct answer is: Trust
Q.6 Which of the following is NOT a role of a professional nurse?
Caregiver
Educator
Surgeon
Advocate
Explanation - Surgery is performed by physicians; nurses function as caregivers, educators, advocates, and coordinators.
Correct answer is: Surgeon
Q.7 Nursing is considered a profession because it:
Requires formal education and specialized knowledge
Is practiced only in hospitals
Follows strict military discipline
Has existed for centuries
Explanation - Nursing meets professional criteria such as specialized education, knowledge base, and a code of ethics.
Correct answer is: Requires formal education and specialized knowledge
Q.8 The nursing process begins with:
Implementation
Planning
Assessment
Evaluation
Explanation - Assessment is the first step in the nursing process, involving data collection about the patient’s health status.
Correct answer is: Assessment
Q.9 Which step in the nursing process involves setting goals and outcomes?
Diagnosis
Planning
Evaluation
Implementation
Explanation - Planning includes setting measurable goals and desired outcomes based on assessment and diagnosis.
Correct answer is: Planning
Q.10 Which of the following is an ethical principle in nursing?
Autonomy
Authority
Obedience
Profitability
Explanation - Autonomy refers to respecting the patient’s right to make their own healthcare decisions.
Correct answer is: Autonomy
Q.11 Which nursing organization developed the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
World Health Organization
International Red Cross
American Nurses Association
Centers for Disease Control
Explanation - The ANA developed the Code of Ethics to guide professional nursing practice.
Correct answer is: American Nurses Association
Q.12 Nightingale emphasized which key factor in patient care?
Medication
Nutrition
Clean environment
Exercise
Explanation - Florence Nightingale stressed sanitation and cleanliness to improve patient outcomes.
Correct answer is: Clean environment
Q.13 Which of the following best describes evidence-based practice in nursing?
Care based on tradition
Care based on physician orders only
Care based on research and clinical expertise
Care based on patient opinion only
Explanation - Evidence-based practice integrates clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence.
Correct answer is: Care based on research and clinical expertise
Q.14 The nurse’s role as a patient advocate includes:
Making decisions for patients
Respecting patient choices and ensuring rights
Always following doctor’s orders
Encouraging dependence
Explanation - Advocacy involves protecting patients' rights and supporting their healthcare decisions.
Correct answer is: Respecting patient choices and ensuring rights
Q.15 Which is NOT part of the nursing process?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Implementation
Prescription
Explanation - Prescription is a physician’s role, while nurses perform assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Correct answer is: Prescription
Q.16 Which type of nursing diagnosis focuses on preventing possible complications?
Risk diagnosis
Health promotion diagnosis
Actual diagnosis
Wellness diagnosis
Explanation - Risk diagnoses are made when a patient is vulnerable to developing a problem but does not yet show signs.
Correct answer is: Risk diagnosis
Q.17 The term 'holistic care' in nursing means:
Treating only physical illness
Considering the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
Focusing only on mental health
Prioritizing urgent medical procedures
Explanation - Holistic nursing considers the whole person, not just the disease.
Correct answer is: Considering the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
Q.18 Which of the following is a primary preventive measure in nursing?
Immunization programs
Physical therapy
Chemotherapy
Rehabilitation exercises
Explanation - Primary prevention focuses on preventing illness before it occurs, such as through immunization.
Correct answer is: Immunization programs
Q.19 Secondary prevention in nursing focuses on:
Health promotion
Early detection and treatment of disease
Rehabilitation after illness
Palliative care
Explanation - Secondary prevention aims to identify and treat illnesses early, such as screening tests.
Correct answer is: Early detection and treatment of disease
Q.20 Which of the following is a tertiary prevention example?
Vaccination
Mammogram screening
Stroke rehabilitation
Blood pressure check
Explanation - Tertiary prevention reduces complications and restores function after illness or injury.
Correct answer is: Stroke rehabilitation
Q.21 Which communication technique is most effective in building nurse-patient rapport?
Interrupting to clarify
Active listening
Giving personal advice
Changing the subject
Explanation - Active listening fosters trust and ensures the nurse understands the patient’s concerns.
Correct answer is: Active listening
Q.22 What is the main purpose of nursing documentation?
To protect the nurse only
To communicate patient status and care
To replace verbal communication
To meet legal requirements only
Explanation - Documentation serves as a communication tool among healthcare providers and provides legal protection.
Correct answer is: To communicate patient status and care
Q.23 Which of the following best describes critical thinking in nursing?
Following rules strictly
Analyzing and evaluating evidence to make decisions
Making quick decisions without reflection
Relying only on physician’s judgment
Explanation - Critical thinking involves reasoning, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making in patient care.
Correct answer is: Analyzing and evaluating evidence to make decisions
Q.24 What is the main purpose of nursing theories?
To entertain nurses
To provide a framework for nursing practice
To eliminate patient care plans
To standardize hospital policies
Explanation - Nursing theories guide practice, research, and education by providing conceptual frameworks.
Correct answer is: To provide a framework for nursing practice
Q.25 Which of the following is an example of a dependent nursing intervention?
Administering prescribed medications
Teaching deep-breathing exercises
Assisting with ambulation
Providing emotional support
Explanation - Dependent interventions require a physician’s order, such as giving medications.
Correct answer is: Administering prescribed medications