HLTENN037 Clinical Assessment & Care Planning (Beta) Quiz - Certifications Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)

Free practice quiz: HLTENN037 Clinical Assessment & Care Planning (Beta) (Certifications Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)). 37 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult?

   1. 24-30 breaths per minute
   2. 12-20 breaths per minute
   3. 6-10 breaths per minute
   4. 30-40 breaths per minute
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   Answer: B. 12-20 breaths per minute

   Respiratory rate is often the earliest sign of deterioration and the most often skipped.

2. Which temperature is usually considered a fever in adults?

   1. 37.2 C
   2. 35.0 C
   3. 38.0 C or above
   4. 36.5 C
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   Answer: C. 38.0 C or above

   Older adults may not mount a fever even with serious infection: look at the whole picture.

3. A heart failure patient is weighed daily. How should this be done?

   1. Same time, same scales, similar clothing, after voiding and before breakfast
   2. Only when they look swollen
   3. Straight after meals
   4. Any time of day on any scales
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   Answer: A. Same time, same scales, similar clothing, after voiding and before breakfast

   A gain of 1 kg is roughly 1 L of retained fluid. Report rapid gains.

4. How should a patient collect a midstream urine (MSU) sample?

   1. Clean the area, pass the first part into the toilet, collect the middle part
   2. Collect from a catheter drainage bag
   3. Collect the very first drops
   4. Collect from the toilet bowl
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   Answer: A. Clean the area, pass the first part into the toilet, collect the middle part

   Label at the bedside and send promptly.

5. On admission, how should you confirm a patient's identity?

   1. Ask 'Are you Mr Smith?'
   2. Use at least three approved identifiers, e.g. name, date of birth, MRN
   3. Check the room door sign
   4. Check the bed number
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   Answer: B. Use at least three approved identifiers, e.g. name, date of birth, MRN

   Ask open questions: 'Can you tell me your full name and date of birth?'

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