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21. Why mapping of planning is important in nursing?

Nursing

A. Reduce nurse-patient interaction B. Save bed space C. Ensure adequate staffing levels D. Promote short working hours

22. Which scenario demonstrates a breach in confidentiality when managing patient records?

Nursing

A. Leaving patient charts unattended in a public area. B. Using a password-protected electronic system. C. Storing records in a locked filing cabinet. D. Discussing care with authorized staff in a private room.

23. In a clinical scenario, which structural feature of the heart would most likely prevent the blood from flowing backward during ventricular diastole?

Nursing

A. Protection by the pericardium B. Contraction of the myocardium C. Closure of the Semilunar valves D. Opening of semilunar valves

24. A nurse is confronted with a situation where hospital policy conflicts with evidence-based practice guidelines. According to nursing practice standards, what should the nurse do first?

Nursing

A. Follow hospital policy regardless B. Advocate for patient care based on current evidence C. Ignore the evidence-based guidelines D. Report the issue to administration without acting

25. The hormone secreted by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle is

Nursing

A. melanin B. serotonin C. melatonin D. dopamine

26. Which of the following best describes the action of metronidazole?

Nursing

A. It destroys bacterial cell wall B. It encapsulates bacteria C. It destroys bacterial RNA D. It damages protozoa DNA

27. What is the specified population norm for a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in hilly, tribal, or desert areas?

Nursing

A. 10,000 B. 20,000 C. 80,000 D. 30,000

28. An elderly patient chokes while eating lunch. What is the most effective first aid action a nurse should take immediately?

Nursing

A. Perform abdominal thrusts to clear the airway B. Ask the patient to cough repeatedly for relief C. Place the patient in a supine position right away D. Encourage the patient to drink water slowly

29. The detection of Bombay blood group is based on

Nursing

A. Absence of 'A' and 'B' antigen B. Absence of 'B' antigen C. Absence of 'A' 'B' and 'H' antigen D. Absence of 'A' antigen

30. A community rehabilitation project for spinal cord injury patients is struggling with low engagement from male participants. What strategy should the nurse implement to increase male involvement?

Nursing

A. Offering incentives for attendance regardless of gender B. Reducing rehabilitation session duration for all C. Establishing male-focused peer mentorship programs D. Recruiting more female staff for outreach efforts

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