Nurses Quiz & Skills Checklist

Q1: A _____ is a condition that would warrant not administering a treatment or medication.*

contraindicationindicationseizuremedical error

Q2: IM stands for:*

Under the skinInto the skinInto the armInto the veinInto the muscle

Q3: SQ means:*

Around the skinOver the skinInto the skinOn the skinUnder the skin

Q4: Which of the following is true?*

All medications can be crushed.Pills are best administered through a GI tube.You cannot dilute liquid medications.Certain drugs cannot be altered because this can disrupt the effect of the medication.

Q5: What is the correct sequence to administer medications through a GI tube?*

Administer 30 mL of water, administer medications one by one, flush with 5-10 mL of water between each medication, and flush 30-60 mL of water after all medications have been administered.Administer medications two at a time, flush 100-200 mL of water between each medication, and flush 30-60 mL of water after all medications have been administered.Administer medications all together and then flush 30-60 mL of water at the end.Administer 100 mL of water, administer medications one by one, flush 50 mL of water between each medication, and flush 100 mL of water after all medications have been administered.

Q6: Which position should you place the patient when administering medications through the GI tube?*

SupineHigh-Fowler'sLateral recumbentTrendelenburg

Q7: Type 1 diabetes is when the body is _____.*

unable to produce insulinproducing too much insulinoverreacting to insulinnot responding to insulin

Q8: Type 2 diabetes is when the body is _____.*

unable to respond to insulin as it shouldunable to produce insulinoverreacting to insulinproducing too much insulin

Q9: _____ is the condition where the glucose level is below 60 mg/dl.*

HypoglycemiaHyperglycemiaDiabetic ketoacidosisGlycated hemoglobin

Q10: When SASH is used as a medical acronym it stands for:*

Survivors of Abuse and Self-HarmingSaline, Antibiotics, Saline, HeparinSaline, Administer Medication, Saline, HeparinSound Advice Safety and Health

Q11: The Insulin order reads: AM dose: Humulin N 15u and Humulin R 5u. The sliding Scale reads: For blood sugar 0-180/zero units, 181-200/2u, 201-220/4u, 221-240/6u, >241 call physician. Your clients blood sugar was 232. How many total units would you give?*

11u20u21u26u

Q12: The best way to encourage someone with cognitive impairment to drink enough fluid is to________*

Remind them regularly, and stay to watch, encourage and monitor intake.Ask the patient if he or she has had anything to drink that day.Tell the patient that she or she shouldn't be wasteful and to drink the fluid provided.Remind the patient at mealtimes.

Q13: What is the proper term for bed sores?*

Decubitus ulcers'Bed sores' is the proper term.Peptic ulcerSkin sore

Q14: The first phase of wound healing is where what (mainly) occurs?*

Granulation tissue formationHemostasisScar tissue formationAngiogenesisInflammation

Q15: Select the option that includes four main types of elder abuse.*

Physical, Emotional, Sexual, SpiritualEmotional, Physical, Financial, NeglectNeglect, Sexual, physical, SpiritualNeglect, Emotional, Mental, Financial

Q16: One of the most common forms of elder abuse is _____.*

Physical abuseEmotional abuseNeglectFinancial abuse

Q17: What is the main purpose of an Advance Directive?*

To provide legally binding healthcare decisions that a person makes regarding desired care for common conditionsTo provide a way for a patient who is terminally ill to have his/her wishes honored when he/she is unable to speak for him/herselfTo keep family members from arguing when health decisions need to be madeTo determine who will be in charge of paying the patient's billsA and CB and DAll of the above

Q18: What are the 5 stages of grief?*

Isolation, Denial, Depression, Anxiety, ForgivenessDenial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, AcceptanceDenial, Bargaining, Anger, Acceptance, RepentanceAnticipatory Grief, Isolation, Anxiety, Depression, Acceptance

Q19: Choose the most accurate statement about hospice services:*

Hospice is only for those who have given up all hope of recovery.Participating in hospice is a decision that can be changed.Hospice is a good option for those who expect to live about a few more years.All of the answers are correct.

Q20: What are the four elements of negligence in nursing?*

Lack of duty, failure to meet this duty, unknown harm, and possible injury.A known duty, the duty has been met, possible harm, and unknown injury to a person.A known duty, failure to meet this duty, foreseeable harm, and an injury must have occurred.A known duty, foreseeable harm, ethical and moral discussions, and historical context of injuries.

Part Two - Skills Checklist

Please indicate your skill level for the following Tier 1, 2 and 3 skills.

	None	Some	Extensive	COMMENTS
MEDICATION: admin/set up/management
Straight or indwelling catheterization
Simple wound care (Stage 1 and 2)
Nebulizer
Post-surgery care: incisions, dressings, drains
Simple drains - foley/JP
Pessary changing/cleaning
Oxygen adm N/C and mask
Monitoring VS
Insulin adm and training
Covid-19 swabbing
Wellness checks

	None	Some	Extensive	COMMENTS
IV admin via PICC line or Peripheral IV - both already inserted.
Colostomy care
G-tube feeding/care
Chest tube care/drain

	None	Some	Extensive	COMMENTS
IV's via Ports needing access
Care management (24/7 oversite)
Trach care - (excluding inserting)
Ventilator PRN and 100% (excludes weaning)
Stage 3 and above wound care (i.e. wound vac)
Oral pain control (controlled substance)
RN/LPN Skill not listed - please write in comments

Part One - Quiz