MCQ Collection

Australia MCQs

Practice Australia questions with answers and explanations.

Clinical case 130: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a night shift in a medical ward, an 83-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: drowsiness after opioid administration. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 131: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a morning shift in a surgical ward, an 84-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: sudden breathlessness with oxygen saturation below 85%. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 132: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During an evening shift in a community clinic, an 85-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a mismatch between the medication chart and wristband identifiers. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 133: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a night shift in an aged-care unit, an 86-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a high-falls-risk patient attempting to mobilise alone. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 134: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a morning shift in an emergency department, an 87-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a newly identified pressure injury. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 135: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During an evening shift in a rehabilitation unit, an 88-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a competent patient refusing treatment after receiving information. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 120: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During an evening shift in an emergency department, a 73-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: drowsiness after opioid administration. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 121: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a night shift in a rehabilitation unit, a 74-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: sudden breathlessness with oxygen saturation below 85%. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 122: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a morning shift in a mental-health unit, a 75-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a mismatch between the medication chart and wristband identifiers. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 123: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During an evening shift in a medical ward, a 76-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a high-falls-risk patient attempting to mobilise alone. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 124: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a night shift in a surgical ward, a 77-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a newly identified pressure injury. What is the priority response?

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Clinical case 125: A registered nurse is prioritising assessment, evidence-based care, communication and escalation within Australian practice. During a morning shift in a community clinic, a 78-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a competent patient refusing treatment after receiving information. What is the priority response?

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