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1.

What is the primary role of a nurse?

Answer: To provide care and support to patients.
2.

In which year was the first nursing school established?

Answer: 1860
3.

Who is known as the founder of modern nursing?

Answer: Florence Nightingale.
4.

What does the acronym RN stand for?

Answer: Registered Nurse.
5.

Which organization accredits nursing education programs in the United States?

Answer: The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
6.

What vital sign is often the first indicator of a change in a patient’s condition?

Answer: Heart rate.
7.

What does the abbreviation IV stand for?

Answer: Intravenous.
8.

What is the normal range for adult body temperature in Fahrenheit?

Answer: 97°F to 99°F.
9.

Which type of nursing specializes in caring for patients with mental health disorders?

Answer: Psychiatric nursing.
10.

What does the abbreviation BP stand for in a clinical setting?

Answer: Blood Pressure.
11.

How often should hand hygiene be practiced in healthcare?

Answer: Before and after every patient interaction.
12.

What is the most common nursing degree?

Answer: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
13.

What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?

Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
14.

Which nursing specialty focuses on the care of critically ill patients?

Answer: Intensive Care Nursing.
15.

What does PCA stand for in a healthcare context?

Answer: PatientControlled Analgesia.
16.

What is the primary focus of pediatric nursing?

Answer: Care for children and adolescents.
17.

What type of nurse provides care in patients' homes?

Answer: Home Health Nurse.
18.

Which assessment technique involves listening to the heart and lungs?

Answer: Auscultation.
19.

In the nursing process, what is the first step?

Answer: Assessment.
20.

What is a common symptom of dehydration in patients?

Answer: Thirst.
21.

Which vaccine is essential for preventing hepatitis B?

Answer: Hepatitis B vaccine.
22.

What integral tool do nurses use to assess a patient's pain level?

Answer: Pain Scale.
23.

What does the abbreviation CBC stand for in lab tests?

Answer: Complete Blood Count.
24.

Which health care professional is typically a nurse with advanced training who can prescribe medication?

Answer: Nurse Practitioner (NP).
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