120+ nursing interview questions with detailed answers for new grads and experienced nurses. Covers clinical scenarios (codes, medication errors, difficult patients), behavioral questions (STAR format), and unit-specific questions for ICU, ER, OR, and more.
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Clinical Scenario Questions
Question 1: Patient Deterioration
"You notice a patient's respiratory rate has increased from 16 to 28, and their O2 sat dropped from 97% to 91%. What do you do?"
Ideal Answer Framework:
Assess: Airway, breathing, circulation. Apply O2 via nasal cannula or non-rebreather.
Intervene: Elevate HOB, check for obstructions, suction if needed.
Notify: Call rapid response team or physician with SBAR communication.