Adult Health Nursing MCQs

1. : Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure in adults?
(A) Frequent urination
(B) Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
(C) Persistent cough with clear sputum
(D) Abdominal pain

2. : In managing a patient with hypertension, which lifestyle modification is recommended?
(A) Increased intake of dietary sodium
(B) Regular physical exercise
(C) Decreased water intake
(D) Increased consumption of high-fat foods

3. : What is the primary purpose of insulin in diabetes management?
(A) To stimulate appetite
(B) To regulate blood glucose levels
(C) To increase blood pressure
(D) To reduce cholesterol levels

4. : For a patient undergoing chronic kidney disease (CKD), which dietary change is often recommended?
(A) Increased protein intake
(B) Decreased sodium intake
(C) Increased potassium intake
(D) Decreased fluid intake

5. : The ABCD approach in assessing a patient’s condition refers to:
(A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability
(B) Assessment, Biopsy, Care, Diagnosis
(C) Anatomy, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diet
(D) Assessment, Blood tests, Consultation, Discharge

6. : When providing wound care, which principle is essential for preventing infection?
(A) Use of non-sterile gloves
(B) Keeping the wound dry at all times
(C) Applying antiseptic solutions liberally
(D) Following sterile technique

7. : In the management of a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which intervention is important?
(A) Encouraging rapid, shallow breathing
(B) Avoiding the use of oxygen therapy
(C) Teaching the patient pursed-lip breathing techniques
(D) Recommending bed rest for long periods

8. : What is a primary goal of patient education in adult health nursing?
(A) To ensure patients adhere to prescribed medications
(B) To reduce the number of patient hospitalizations
(C) To increase patient awareness and self-management of their health conditions
(D) To minimize the number of patient follow-up visits

9. : Medication reconciliation is an important process to:
(A) Reduce medication costs
(B) Ensure the accuracy of a patient’s medication list across different care settings
(C) Increase the number of medications prescribed
(D) Simplify the medication administration process

10. : For a patient with chronic pain, which approach is commonly used in managing their symptoms?
(A) Regular administration of opioids without assessment
(B) Multimodal pain management, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
(C) Exclusive use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
(D) Avoiding any physical activity or exercise