Nursing Basics Quiz: Could You Care Like a Pro?

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Nurses are the cornerstone of American health care in most instances, the patient is their initial and final contact within the hospital. The basics of nursing are never necessarily about dispensing medication; they are about empathy, safety, and fine details. A simple skill like taking vital signs, washing hands, positioning patients comfortably, and administering emotional support are the basics of caring well. What this quiz will reveal is how nurses in everyday life care for patients and keep their patients safe.

Which position helps prevent bedsores?

  • Lying flat

  • Changing sides

  • Sitting upright

  • Staying still

Which is a nurse’s emergency skill?

  • Sewing

  • CPR

  • Typing fast

  • Cooking

What is the nurse’s role with medicines?

  • Prescribe drugs

  • Give doses

  • Make pills

  • Test drugs

Why are vital signs important?

  • Show recovery

  • Track condition

  • Predict illness

  • All of above

Why is teamwork important in nursing?

  • Faster shifts

  • Patient safety

  • Less paperwork

  • Fewer patients

Why do nurses keep records?

  • Legal proof

  • Continuity of care

  • For doctors

  • All of above

Which quality makes a good nurse?

  • Strictness

  • Anger

  • Patience

  • Hurry

What’s the first step before giving patient care?

  • Wash hands

  • Call doctor

  • Wear gloves

  • Check chart

Which skill is key for nurses?

  • Good handwriting

  • Clear communication

  • Cooking skills

  • Driving fast

What is patient-centered care?

  • Focus on family

  • Focus on staff

  • Focus on patient

  • Focus on hospital

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