SNB LE EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTIONS 2024 FOR EN AND RN NURSES
SINGAPORE NURSING BOARD SNB EXAMINATION
Question: Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?
A) Administering pain medication
B) Checking vital signs
C) Providing supplemental oxygen
D) Notifying the physician
Answer: C) Providing supplemental oxygen
Question: A patient with diabetes mellitus reports feeling dizzy and weak. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Administering insulin
B) Checking blood glucose levels
C) Offering a sugary snack
D) Assisting the patient to a sitting position
Answer: B) Checking blood glucose levels
Question: What is the priority nursing intervention when caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube?
A) Flushing the tube with water
B) Assessing for tube placement
C) Providing enteral feedings
D) Changing the tube dressing
Answer: B) Assessing for tube placement
Question: A patient is receiving intravenous (IV) therapy. Which sign indicates infiltration at the IV site?
A) Warmth and erythema at the site
B) Pain and swelling at the site
C) Coolness and pallor at the site
D) Numbness and tingling at the site
Answer: C) Coolness and pallor at the site
Question: When performing tracheostomy care, which action should the nurse prioritize?
A) Suctioning secretions from the tracheostomy tube
B) Changing the tracheostomy ties
C) Assessing the patient’s respiratory status
D) Providing humidification to the tracheostomy
Answer: C) Assessing the patient’s respiratory status
Question: A patient is experiencing an asthma exacerbation. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
A) Albuterol (Ventolin)
B) Prednisone (Deltasone)
C) Montelukast (Singulair)
D) Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
Answer: A) Albuterol (Ventolin)
Question: What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing a seizure?
A) Protecting the patient from injury
B) Administering antiseizure medication
C) Inserting an oral airway
D) Restraining the patient’s limbs
Answer: A) Protecting the patient from injury
Question: A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). What should the nurse monitor for as a priority?
A) Serum potassium levels
B) Blood pressure
C) Urinary output
D) Respiratory rate
Answer: C) Urinary output
Question: A patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed enoxaparin (Lovenox). What is the nurse’s priority action?
A) Administering the medication as ordered
B) Assessing the patient’s injection site for hematoma formation
C) Teaching the patient about the medication’s side effects
D) Monitoring the patient for signs of bleeding
Answer: D) Monitoring the patient for signs of bleeding
Question: Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize in a patient with acute pancreatitis?
A) Abdominal pain
B) Urinary output
C) Blood glucose levels
D) Serum lipase levels
Answer: A) Abdominal pain
Question: A patient with a spinal cord injury is at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. What should the nurse do first if the patient exhibits signs of this condition?
A) Elevate the patient’s legs
B) Administer antihypertensive medication
C) Sit the patient upright
D) Remove any constrictive clothing or devices
Answer: D) Remove any constrictive clothing or devices
Question: A patient is receiving a blood transfusion. What is the priority nursing intervention if the patient develops signs of a transfusion reaction?
A) Administering antipyretics
B) Discontinuing the transfusion
C) Assessing vital signs
D) Notifying the blood bank
Answer: B) Discontinuing the transfusion
Question: Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication of immobility in a hospitalized patient?
A) Increased appetite
B) Decreased muscle strength
C) Increased lung capacity
D) Increased range of motion
Answer: B) Decreased muscle strength
Question: A patient is scheduled for surgery and is NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight. What is the nurse’s priority action if the patient requests water in the morning?
A) Provide the patient with water
B) Explain the importance of maintaining NPO status
C) Notify the surgeon
D) Offer ice chips instead of water
Answer: B) Explain the importance of maintaining NPO status
Question: A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Adjusting the oxygen flow rate as needed
B) Educating the patient about oxygen safety
C) Monitoring arterial blood gas levels
D) Assessing for signs of oxygen toxicity
Answer: A) Adjusting the oxygen flow rate as needed
Question: Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for a patient experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
A) Administering insulin
B) Encouraging oral fluid intake
C) Monitoring blood glucose levels
D) Assessing for signs of dehydration
Answer: A) Administering insulin
Question: A patient is admitted with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI). What is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Administering nitroglycerin
B) Assessing cardiac enzymes
C) Monitoring vital signs
D) Obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG)
Answer: C) Monitoring vital signs
Question: A patient with pneumonia is prescribed antibiotics. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Administering the antibiotics as prescribed
B) Monitoring oxygen saturation levels
C) Encouraging coughing and deep breathing exercises
D) Providing analgesics for pain relief
Answer: A) Administering the antibiotics as prescribed
Question: A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. What is the priority nursing action before the procedure?
A) Administering preoperative medications
B) Providing dietary instructions
C) Inserting an intravenous (IV) line
D) Obtaining informed consent
Answer: D) Obtaining informed consent
Question: A patient with heart failure is prescribed digoxin. What should the nurse assess before administering this medication?
A) Serum potassium levels
B) Blood pressure
C) Respiratory rate
D) Apical pulse
Answer: D) Apical pulse
