Nursing MCQs (Prometric)

The nurse is preparing 36 units of U-100 insulin from a vial. The image shows an insulin syringe and a tuberculin syringe. Which device should the nurse select to measure the prescribed dose safely?

During abdominal assessment, the nurse observes increasing abdominal girth over several hours and the patient reports worsening fullness. What should the nurse assess next?

During peripheral circulation assessment, the nurse cannot palpate a dorsalis pedis pulse but detects it clearly with a handheld Doppler. The foot is warm with normal color. How should the finding be interpreted?

A patient who is Rh-negative gives birth to an Rh-positive newborn and has no evidence of prior Rh sensitization. Which postpartum intervention should the nurse anticipate?

A postoperative patient is learning to use an incentive spirometer. Which technique should the nurse teach?

A 3-day-old newborn becomes unusually sleepy, feeds poorly, and has a temperature of 38.0°C. What should the nurse advise the caregiver?

A 7-week-old infant is brought to the clinic with a rectal temperature of 38.2°C. The infant is awake and has taken the last feed. What should the nurse advise?

Before returning a newborn from the nursery, the nurse notices that one identification band is missing. What should the nurse do?

A parent preparing powdered infant formula asks what to do with formula remaining in a bottle after the newborn has finished feeding. Which instruction is safest?

A nurse is preparing to perform oral care for a conscious patient who has their own toothbrush at the bedside. Which action best supports infection prevention?