BsN 1st Semester

Subject : FON-1

Topic : Vital Signs Senario Mcqs

1. Scenario: A patient's blood pressure is consistently high. What nursing intervention

should be implemented? A. Encouraging the patient to exercise B. Administering
medication as prescribed C. Encouraging the patient to reduce salt intake D. All of the
above

Answer: D. All of the above

2. Scenario: A patient's temperature is elevated. What nursing intervention should be

implemented? A. Administering medication as prescribed B. Encouraging the patient to
drink fluids C. Applying a cooling blanket or ice packs D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

3. Scenario: A patient's respiratory rate is rapid and shallow. What nursing intervention
should be implemented? A. Administering oxygen as prescribed B. Encouraging the
patient to take deep breaths C. Assessing the patient's lung sounds D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

4. Scenario: A patient's oxygen saturation is low. What nursing intervention should be

implemented? A. Administering oxygen as prescribed B. Assessing the patient's lung
sounds C. Encouraging the patient to take deep breaths D. All of the above

Answer: A. Administering oxygen as prescribed

5. Scenario: A patient's pulse is weak and thready. What nursing intervention should be
implemented? A. Administering medication as prescribed B. Assessing the patient's
blood pressure C. Elevating the patient's legs D. All of the above

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 Answer: B. Assessing the patient's blood pressure

6. Scenario: A patient's blood pressure is low. What nursing intervention should be

implemented? A. Administering medication as prescribed B. Elevating the patient's legs
C. Assessing the patient's pulse D. All of the above

Answer: B. Elevating the patient's legs

7. Scenario: A patient's respiratory rate is slow and shallow. What nursing intervention
should be implemented? A. Administering oxygen as prescribed B. Assessing the
patient's lung sounds C. Encouraging the patient to take deep breaths D. All of the
above

Answer: B. Assessing the patient's lung sounds

8. Scenario: A patient's temperature is low. What nursing intervention should be

implemented? A. Administering medication as prescribed B. Providing warm blankets
and clothing C. Encouraging the patient to drink fluids D. All of the above

Answer: B. Providing warm blankets and clothing

9. Scenario: A patient's oxygen saturation is high. What nursing intervention should be

implemented? A. Administering oxygen as prescribed B. Assessing the patient's lung
sounds C. Encouraging the patient to take deep breaths D. None of the above

Answer: D. None of the above

10. Scenario: A patient's pulse is irregular. What nursing intervention should be

implemented? A. Administering medication as prescribed B. Assessing the patient's
blood pressure C. Assessing the patient's respiratory rate D. All of the above

Answer: B. Assessing the patient's blood pressure

11. Scenario: A patient's blood pressure is high and they are experiencing a headache. What
nursing intervention should be implemented? A. Administering medication as prescribed
B. Encouraging the patient to rest C. Assessing the patient's pulse and respiratory rate D.
All of the above

Answer: A. Administering medication as prescribed

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1. Scenario: A patient complains of shortness of breath and chest pain. What vital signs
should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and pulse B. Respiratory rate and oxygen
saturation C. Temperature and pulse D. Blood glucose and oxygen saturation

Answer: B. Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation

2. Scenario: A patient is experiencing severe pain. What vital signs should be assessed? A.
Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation and pulse C. Temperature and
blood pressure D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

3. Scenario: A patient has a fever and is feeling very weak. What vital signs should be
assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation and pulse C.
Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

4. Scenario: A patient has been experiencing dizziness and nausea. What vital signs should
be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation and pulse C.
Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

5. Scenario: A patient has been sweating profusely and feeling faint. What vital signs
should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation and
pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

6. Scenario: A patient is feeling extremely fatigued and has difficulty staying awake. What
vital signs should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen
saturation and pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: B. Oxygen saturation and pulse

7. Scenario: A patient is complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing. What vital signs
should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation and
pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

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8. Scenario: A patient is experiencing severe headaches and blurred vision. What vital signs
should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation and
pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

9. Scenario: A patient has been feeling very thirsty and has been urinating frequently. What
vital signs should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen
saturation and pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: C. Temperature and blood glucose

10. Scenario: A patient has been experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing for several
days. What vital signs should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B.
Oxygen saturation and pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and
pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

11. Scenario: A patient has been experiencing dizziness and fainting spells. What vital signs
should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation and
pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

12. Scenario: A patient has been experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting. What vital
signs should be assessed? A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate B. Oxygen saturation
and pulse C. Temperature and blood glucose D. Respiratory rate and pulse

Answer: A. Blood pressure and respiratory rate

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