NUR 230 FINAL EXAM
NUR 230 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
When performing hand hygiene using an antiseptic hand rub,
the nurse would continue to rub for how long?
Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
For several minutes to allow the antiseptic to work
For about five seconds after applying the antiseptic
Until the hands are completely covered with the antiseptic ANS
>>> Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
,NUR 230 FINAL EXAM
The nurse is required to wear a gown, gloves, goggles, and mask
as personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for an
assigned patient. Which of the following would the nurse put
on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles ANS >>> Gown
There is some question about the use of appropriate
transmission-based precautions when caring for a patient.
Some of the nurses are wearing PPEs and others are not. Which
of the following would be most appropriate?
Consulting the agency's infection control manual
Asking the physician about the patient's condition.
Checking the medication record for use of antibiotics
Checking with the other staff nurses on the unit. ANS >>>
Consulting the agency's infection control manual
The nurse is removing a gown after providing care to a patient.
Which of the following would the nurse do first?
Unfasten the ties at the neck and back
,NUR 230 FINAL EXAM
Pull the gown away from the body
Allow the gown to fall away from the shoulders
Turn the gown inside out ANS >>> Unfasten the ties at the neck
and back
The nurse would appropriately choose an antiseptic hand rub to
perform hand hygiene for which situation?
When hands are not visibly soiled
When body fluids are on the hands
Before eating
After using the restroom ANS >>> When hands are not visibly
soiled
A nursing instructor is preparing to teach a class on asepsis and
hand hygiene. Which of the following would the instructor
include?
The sink is considered a contaminated surface.
Antiseptic hand rubs are less effective than soap and water
Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms from
the hand ANS >>> The sink is considered a contaminated
surface.
, NUR 230 FINAL EXAM
A nurse is providing nail care to clients admitted to a health care
facility. The nurse should know that which clients are most
susceptible to nail problems?
Patients with diabetes
Patients with fever
Patients with diarrhea
Patients with sinusitis ANS >>> Patients with diabetes
The nurse is caring for a client who has an infection spread by
respiratory droplets and is under droplet precautions. The client
asks, "Can my spouse visit me?" Which response is correct?
"Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at least 3
feet away from you."
"No, the chance of spreading your infection to the community is
too great."
"Yes, but only if your spouse stays outside of the room and
speaks to you from the doorway."
"No, the supplies used for this type of infection are too
expensive to provide to family members." ANS >>> “Yes, as
long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at least 3 feet away
from you."
NUR 230 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 100% VERIFIED.
When performing hand hygiene using an antiseptic hand rub,
the nurse would continue to rub for how long?
Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
For several minutes to allow the antiseptic to work
For about five seconds after applying the antiseptic
Until the hands are completely covered with the antiseptic ANS
>>> Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
,NUR 230 FINAL EXAM
The nurse is required to wear a gown, gloves, goggles, and mask
as personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for an
assigned patient. Which of the following would the nurse put
on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles ANS >>> Gown
There is some question about the use of appropriate
transmission-based precautions when caring for a patient.
Some of the nurses are wearing PPEs and others are not. Which
of the following would be most appropriate?
Consulting the agency's infection control manual
Asking the physician about the patient's condition.
Checking the medication record for use of antibiotics
Checking with the other staff nurses on the unit. ANS >>>
Consulting the agency's infection control manual
The nurse is removing a gown after providing care to a patient.
Which of the following would the nurse do first?
Unfasten the ties at the neck and back
,NUR 230 FINAL EXAM
Pull the gown away from the body
Allow the gown to fall away from the shoulders
Turn the gown inside out ANS >>> Unfasten the ties at the neck
and back
The nurse would appropriately choose an antiseptic hand rub to
perform hand hygiene for which situation?
When hands are not visibly soiled
When body fluids are on the hands
Before eating
After using the restroom ANS >>> When hands are not visibly
soiled
A nursing instructor is preparing to teach a class on asepsis and
hand hygiene. Which of the following would the instructor
include?
The sink is considered a contaminated surface.
Antiseptic hand rubs are less effective than soap and water
Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms from
the hand ANS >>> The sink is considered a contaminated
surface.
, NUR 230 FINAL EXAM
A nurse is providing nail care to clients admitted to a health care
facility. The nurse should know that which clients are most
susceptible to nail problems?
Patients with diabetes
Patients with fever
Patients with diarrhea
Patients with sinusitis ANS >>> Patients with diabetes
The nurse is caring for a client who has an infection spread by
respiratory droplets and is under droplet precautions. The client
asks, "Can my spouse visit me?" Which response is correct?
"Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at least 3
feet away from you."
"No, the chance of spreading your infection to the community is
too great."
"Yes, but only if your spouse stays outside of the room and
speaks to you from the doorway."
"No, the supplies used for this type of infection are too
expensive to provide to family members." ANS >>> “Yes, as
long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at least 3 feet away
from you."
