DHA DHA Nursing Practice & Standards 1

Question 1

What is the correct sequential order of the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

Answer

Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

Answer

Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation

Answer

Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation

Question 2

According to WHO guidelines, handwashing with soap and water should be performed for how long?

Accepted Answer

40–60 seconds

Answer

10–15 seconds

Answer

20–30 seconds

Answer

90–120 seconds

Question 3

Which position is MOST appropriate for a patient experiencing acute respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's (45–90°)

Answer

Supine

Answer

Trendelenburg

Answer

Left lateral decubitus

Question 4

The 'Five Rights' of medication administration include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Right diagnosis

Answer

Right patient

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Right dose

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Right route

Question 5

A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15 indicates:

Accepted Answer

Full consciousness and alertness

Answer

Deep coma

Answer

Severe brain injury requiring intubation

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Moderate neurological impairment

Question 6

When measuring blood pressure with a standard sphygmomanometer, the cuff should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

2–3 cm above the antecubital fossa

Answer

Directly over thick clothing

Answer

At the wrist level

Answer

Over a bony prominence