When would it be appropriate to use closed-ended questions?

A patient reports nausea, shakiness, clammy skin and weakness. What is the nurse’s next course of action?

The physician orders 75 mg guaifenesin PO tid. The pharmacy sends a bottle of guaifenesin syrup containing 100mg/5mL. How many mLs should be administered?   ANSWER: ______mL(s) (If answer is greater than one, record answer using one decimal place. If answer is less than one, record answer using two decimal places)

The nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing pain. Which finding supports the patient has acute pain?

The student nurse is assessing vital signs on a post-operative patient who underwent internal hemorrhoid surgery.  The patient is very lethargic. Which action by the student causes the instructor to intervene and reinforce education on proper vital signs assessment?

Which item does the nurse identify as being acceptable when providing a clear liquid diet?

The nurse is to administer medication drawn up from an ampule.  Which needle and syringe is most appropriate for the nurse to select to draw up this medication safely?

What is the proper technique for administration of a tuberculin test?

The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.  The nurse notes the following vital signs: T 97.9 F (Temporal), P 126 and irregular, R 26 and shallow, BP 82/48, and O2 sat 86% on 12 L/min via a non-rebreathing mask.  The nurse is unable to assess pain due to the patient being unconscious. What is the nurse’s primary concern with this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen.  The nurse notes the following vital signs: T 97.9 F (Temporal), P 126 and irregular, R 26 and shallow, BP 82/48, and O2 sat 86% on 12 L/min via a non-rebreathing mask.  The nurse is unable to assess pain due to the patient being unconscious. What is the nurse’s primary concern with this patient?