Category: 6. Assistant Staff Nurse

A post-op patient suddenly has stridor and suprasternal retractions in recovery; what should the nurse do first A Give oral

A post-op patient on opioids becomes very drowsy with RR 8/min and SpO₂ 86% on room air; what is the

While assessing an adult with dizziness, which orthostatic change best confirms postural hypotension clinically A RR falls by 2 B

In microcytic anemia evaluation, which lab pattern most supports iron deficiency rather than chronic disease A B. High ferritin B

During adult assessment, which finding most strongly suggests orthostatic hypotension needing safety precautions A Warm dry skin B Slow pulse

During nursing assessment, which action best reduces error while measuring blood pressure manually A Correct cuff size B Wrong cuff

During a complete adult nursing assessment, which method best ensures vital signs are accurate and comparable over time A Same

In iron-deficiency anemia, which assessment finding is most commonly expected in adults A Pale conjunctiva B Ruddy flushed face C

While collecting adult health history, which question best helps identify allergy risk before treatment A Favorite food today B Any

During initial adult nursing assessment, which action best ensures accurate baseline data A Skip history questions B Ask family to