Medical Center Manila – 7th Main
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Functional Head Nurse Quiz (1)
1.A sudden redness of the skin is known as:
A. Flush
B. Cyanosis
C. Jaundice
D. Pallor
2.The term gavage indicates:
A. Administration of a liquid feeding into the
stomach
B. Visual examination of the stomach
C. Irrigation of the stomach with a solution
D. A surgical opening through the abdomen to
the stomach
3. A patient states that he has difficulty
sleeping in the hospital because of noise.
Which of the following would be an
appropriate nursing action?
A. Administer a sedative at bedtime, as ordered
by the physician
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B. Ambulate the patient for 5 minutes before he
retires
C. Give the patient a glass of warm milk before
bedtime
D. Close the patient's door from 9pm to 7am
4. If a patient is injured because a nurse acted
in a wrongful manner, which party could be
held liable along with the nurse?
A. The private attending physician
B. The nursing supervisor
C. The hospital
D. All of the above
5. Which of the following questions is most
appropriate to ask when interviewing a
potential candidate for an RN position?
A. What was your last nursing experience?
B. Are you willing to do overtime on weekends?
C. How many children do you have?
D. Do you plan to get pregnant?