Fun Nursing Trivia Questions with Answers and Rationales
1. What is the first step a nurse should take when a patient is found unresponsive?
a. Check the patient’s pulse
b. Call for help
c. Start chest compressions
d. Open the patient’s airway
2. Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
a. A+
b. AB+
c. O+
d. O-
3. What is the correct location to place a stethoscope when auscultating heart sounds at the mitral valve?
a. Right 2nd intercostal space
b. Left 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
c. Left 2nd intercostal space
d. Right 5th intercostal space
4. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating vital functions like heart rate and breathing?
a. Cerebrum
b. Cerebellum
c. Medulla oblongata
d. Thalamus
5. What is the primary function of red blood cells?
a. Clot blood
b. Transport oxygen
c. Fight infections
d. Produce hormones
6. What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
a. High fever
b. Drowsiness
c. Sweating
d. Rapid weight gain
7. Which pulse point is commonly used in infants to assess heart rate?
a. Radial
b. Brachial
c. Carotid
d. Femoral
8. What is the normal range for blood pH in humans?
a. 6.8 – 7.2
b. 7.35 – 7.45
c. 7.5 – 8.0
d. 8.0 – 8.5
9. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with muscle cramps?
a. Hypercalcemia
b. Hypokalemia
c. Hypernatremia
d. Hypophosphatemia
10. Which is the most common site for checking the apical pulse?
a. Right 5th intercostal space
b. Left 2nd intercostal space
c. Left 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line
d. Right 4th intercostal space
Fun Nursing Trivia Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) With Answers and Rationales
11. What is the primary purpose of the integumentary system?
a. Circulation
b. Digestion
c. Protection
d. Respiration
12. Which of the following is the most accurate method for measuring body temperature?
a. Oral
b. Axillary
c. Tympanic
d. Rectal
13. Which position is ideal for administering an intramuscular (IM) injection in the deltoid muscle?
a. Supine
b. Prone
c. Sitting
d. Lateral
14. Which vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B12
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
15. What is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection in infants?
a. Deltoid
b. Vastus lateralis
c. Gluteus maximus
d. Trapezius
16. Which part of the stethoscope is best used to listen to lung sounds?
a. Diaphragm
b. Bell
c. Ear tubes
d. Chest piece
17. What is the correct method to calculate BMI (Body Mass Index)?
a. Weight (kg) / Height (m)
b. Weight (kg) / Height (m²)
c. Weight (lb. / Height (in)
d. Weight (lb. / Height (in²)
18. Which of the following is a common symptom of dehydration?
a. Sweating
b. Excessive urination
c. Dry mouth
d. Reddened skin
19. What is the recommended angle for inserting a needle in a subcutaneous injection?
a. 15 degrees
b. 30 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 90 degrees
20. Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for eye movement?
a. Optic nerve
b. Trigeminal nerve
c. Oculomotor nerve
d. Facial nerve
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