Nursing Interview Questions And Answers

Download Nursing Interview Questions and Answers PDF

Strengthen your Nursing interview skills with our collection of 48 important questions. These questions will test your expertise and readiness for any Nursing interview scenario. Ideal for candidates of all levels, this collection is a must-have for your study plan. Secure the free PDF to access all 48 questions and guarantee your preparation for your Nursing interview. This guide is crucial for enhancing your readiness and self-assurance.

48 Nursing Questions and Answers:

Nursing Job Interview Questions Table of Contents:

Nursing Job Interview Questions and Answers

1 :: Which is the following is the most appropriate during the orientation phase?

* A. patient’s perception on the reason of her hospitalization
* B. identification of more effective ways of coping
* C. exploration of inadequate coping skills
* D. establishment of regular meeting of schedules

D. establishment of regular meeting of schedules

2 :: The nurse shows a patient advocate role when?

* A. defend the patients right
* B. refer patient for other services she needs
* C. work with significant others
* D. intercedes in behalf of the patient.

A. defend the patients right

3 :: As a manager, the nurse should?

* A. Initiates nursing action with co-workers.
* B. Plans nursing care with the patient.
* C. Speaks in behalf of the patient
* D. Works together with the team

D. Works together with the team

4 :: As a care provider, the nurse should do first?

* A. Provide direct nursing care.
* B. Participate with the team in performing nursing intervention.
* C. Therapeutic use of self
* D. Early recognition of the client’s needs

D. Early recognition of the client’s needs

5 :: A Diabetic patient was amputated following an unexpected necrosis on the right leg, he sustained and undergone BKA. He then underwent therapy on how to use his new prosthetic leg. What level of prevention is this?

* A. primary
* B. secondary
* C. tertiary
* D. None of the Above

C. tertiary

6 :: A female client undergoes yearly mammography. What level of prevention is this?

* A. primary
* B. secondary
* C. tertiary
* D. None of the Above

B. secondary

7 :: 60 years old post CVA (cardio vascular accident) patient is taking TPA for his disease. What level of prevention is this?

* A. primary
* B. secondary
* C. tertiary
* D. None of the Above

C. tertiary

8 :: Preparing the client for the termination phase begins?

* A. pre orientation
* B. orientation
* C. working
* D. termination

C. working

9 :: A helping relationship is a process characterized by-

* A. recovery promoting
* B. mutual interaction
* C. growth facilitating
* D. health enhancing

C. growth facilitating

10 :: During the nurse patient interaction, the nurse assesses the ff: to determine the patients coping strategy:

* A. How are you feeling right now?
* B. Do you have anyone to take you home?
* C. What do you think will help you right now?
* D. How does your problem affect your life?

D. How does your problem affect your life?

11 :: As a counselor, a nurse should perform which of the ff task-

* A. Encourage client to express feelings and concerns
* B. Helps client to learn a dance or song to enable her to participate in activities
* C. Help the client prepare in-group activities
* D. Assist the client in setting limits on her behavior

A. Encourage client to express feelings and concerns

12 :: A 16-year-old child is hospitalized, according to Erik Eriksson, what is an appropriate intervention?

* A. tell the friends to visit the child
* B. encourage patient to help child learn lessons missed
* C. call the priest to intervene
* D. tells the child’s girlfriend to visit the child.

A. tell the friends to visit the child

13 :: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is characterized by-

* A. hypertension, hyperthermia, flushed and dry skin
* B. Hypotension, hypothermia, flushed and dry skin
* C. Hypertension, hyperthermia, diaphoresis
* D. Hypertension, hypothermia, diaphoresis

C. Hypertension, hyperthermia, diaphoresis

14 :: Which of the following drugs needs a WBC level checked regularly?

* A. Lithane
* B. Clozaril
* C. Tofranil
* D. Diazepam

B. Clozaril

15 :: Angelo, an 18 year old out of school youth was caught shoplifting in a department store. He has history of being quarrelsome and involving physical fight with his friends. He has been out of jail for the past two years.

Initially, the nurse identifies which of the ff: Nursing diagnosis:

* A. self-centered disturbance
* B. impaired social interaction
* C. sensory perceptual alteration
* D. altered thought process

B. impaired social interaction

16 :: Which of the ff: is not a characteristic of PD?

* A. disregard rights of others
* B. loss of cognitive functioning
* C. fails to conform to social norms
* D. not capable of experiencing guild or remorse for their behavior

B. loss of cognitive functioning

17 :: The most effective treatment modality for persons if anti social PD is

* A. hypnotherapy
* B. gestalt therapy
* C. behavior therapy
* D. crisis intervention

C. behavior therapy

18 :: Which of the following is not an example of alteration of perception?

* A. ideas of reference
* B. flight of ideas
* C. illusion
* D. hallucination

B. flight of ideas

19 :: The type of anxiety that leads to personality disorganization is:

* A. Mild
* B. Moderate
* C. Severe
* D. Panic

D. Panic

20 :: A client is admitted to the hospital. Twelve hours later the nurse observes hand tremors, hyperexicitability, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and hypertension. The nurse suspects alcohol withdrawal. The nurse should ask the client:

* A. At what time was your last drink taken?
* B. Why you have not told us you are a drinker?
* C. Do you drink beer or hard liquor?
* D. How long have you been drinking?

A. At what time was your last drink taken?

21 :: Client with a history of schizophrenia has been admitted for suicidal ideation. The client states "God is telling me to kill myself right now." The nurses best response is:

* A. I understand that god’s voice is real to you, but I do not hear anything. I will stay with you.
* B. The voices are part of your illness; it will stop if you take medication
* C. the voices are all in your imagination, think of something else and till go away
* D. Do not think of anything right now, just go, and relax.

A. I understand that god’s voice is real to you, but I do not hear anything. I will stay with you.

22 :: In assessing a clients suicide potential, which statement by the client would give the nurse the highest cause for concern?

* A. My thoughts of hurting my self are scary to me
* B. I would like to go to sleep and not wake up
* C. I have thought about taking pills and alcohol until I pass out
* D. I would like to be free from all these worries

C. I have thought about taking pills and alcohol until I pass out

23 :: A client with paranoid schizophrenia has persecutory delusions and auditory hallucinations and is extremely agitated. He has been given a PRN dose of Thorazine IM. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the medication is having the desired effect?

* A. Complains of dry mouth
* B. State he feels restless in his body
* C. Stops pacing and sits with the nurse
* D. Exhibits increase activity and speech

C. Stops pacing and sits with the nurse

24 :: A client who was wandering aimlessly around the streets acting inappropriately and appeared disheveled and admitted to a psychiatric unit and is experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations. The nurse would develop a plan of care based on:

* A. borderline personality disorder
* B. anxiety disorder
* C. schizophrenia
* D. depression

C. schizophrenia

25 :: A decision is made to discharge a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Of the following abilities the client has demonstrated, the one that probably most influenced the decision not to hospitalize him is his ability to:

* a. Hold a job.
* b. Relate to his peers.
* c. Perform activities of daily living.
* d. Behave in an outwardly normal

c. Perform activities of daily living.