NSG 3100 UNIT 1 SAFETY, BODY MECHANICS, HYGIENE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED +
1
The nurse is visiting a patient with cardiac disease who has been experiencing increased episodes of
shortness of breath when exercise is attempted. The nurse is concerned that the patient's decrease in
activity may lead to which outcome?
A. Orthostatic hypotension
B. Increased risk of heart disease
C. Loss of short-term memory
D. Worsening shortness of breath - Answers A. Orthostatic hypotension
2
The nurse is educating parents about firearm safety. Which parent statement indicates to the nurse a
need for further education?
A. "I should make sure I obtain the proper permits."
B. "It is okay to store firearms with ammunition loaded."
C. "I should store all firearms without ammunition."
D. "I should make sure all firearms are stored in a secure location." - Answers B. "It is okay to store
firearms with ammunition loaded."
3
The nurse recognizes that a patient is using a portable generator in the house as a power source.
What source of poisoning does the nurse appropriately identify?
A. Lead
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Antifreeze
D. Pesticide - Answers B. Carbon monoxide
4
The nurse is educating the patient about the proper disposal of medications in the home. Which
statement by the patient indicates a good understanding of the information?
A. "Remove the label from the medication bottle and throw it in the trash."
B. "Flush all medications down the toilet."
C. "Mix the medications with kitty litter, place the mixture in a jar, and put the jar in the trash."
D. "Dissolve the medication in water and pour down the drain." - Answers C. "Mix the medications
with kitty litter, place the mixture in a jar, and put the jar in the trash."
5
The nurse is teaching a student nurse about restraint use in patients. Which statement by the student
nurse indicates a learning need regarding restraints?
A. "Having all four side rails up on the bed is considered a restraint."
B. "The use of restraints has been shown to decrease fall-related injuries."
C. "Death has been associated with the use of restraints."
D. "Medications administered to control behavior are considered a chemical restraint." - Answers B.
"The use of restraints has been shown to decrease fall-related injuries."
6
The nurse displays an understanding of high-risk populations for MRSA when identifying which group
as the lowest risk?
A. Prison inmates
B. College dorm residents
C. Team athletes
D. Food service workers - Answers D. Food service workers
7
The nurse knows that which assessment tool is not used to assess fall risk?
A. Glasgow Falls Scale
B. Johns Hopkins Hospital Fall Assessment Tool
C. Morse Fall Scale
D. Hendrich II Fall Risk Model - Answers A. Glasgow Falls Scale
8
, The patient has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Fall. The nurse identifies which goal to be most
important?
A. Patient will ambulate twice a day.
B. Patient will have no symptoms of infection.
C. Patient will perform activities of daily living.
D. Patient will have no injuries during hospital stay. - Answers D. Patient will have no injuries during
hospital stay.
9
Which collaborative team member would be most effective in assisting the nurse to identify
medication alternatives that are less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness to reduce fall risk in an
elderly patient?
A. Nursing case manager
B. Charge nurse
C. Physical therapist
D. Pharmacist - Answers D. Pharmacist
10
The nurse is concerned about helping the patient find resources to obtain assistive equipment to be
used in the home. Which team member should the nurse contact first?
A. Occupational therapist
B. Physical therapist
C. Health care provider
D. Social worker - Answers D. Social worker
11
Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse a teaching need regarding safety in the home?
A. "I will put a night-light in every room."
B. "I will not use an extension cord to plug in multiple items."
C. "I will wash my throw rugs in the bathroom regularly."
D. "I will keep all cleaning supplies out of reach of children." - Answers C. "I will wash my throw rugs in
the bathroom regularly."
12
The ER nurse is triaging a patient with suspected poisoning. Who should the nurse anticipate
contacting first?
A. Family services
B. Radiology
C. Poison Control Center
D. Respiratory - Answers C. Poison Control Center
13
The staff nurse knows that many health care facilities use the fire emergency response defined by
which acronym?
A. RACE
B. PASS
C. PACE
D. QSEN - Answers A. RACE
14
The nurse is ambulating a patient back from the bathroom when the patient begins to have a seizure.
Which action should the nurse do first?
A. Lower the patient to the floor if standing.
B. Move sharp or hard objects away from the patient.
C. Turn the patient's head to the side to prevent aspiration.
D. Attempt to place a tongue blade to prevent choking. - Answers A. Lower the patient to the floor if
standing.
15
The nurse is caring for a confused, combative patient. Which action would be considered last by the
nurse to control behavior?
A. Orient the patient frequently.
B. Apply restraints.
C. Move the patient closer to the nurse's station.
SOLUTIONS GRADED +
1
The nurse is visiting a patient with cardiac disease who has been experiencing increased episodes of
shortness of breath when exercise is attempted. The nurse is concerned that the patient's decrease in
activity may lead to which outcome?
A. Orthostatic hypotension
B. Increased risk of heart disease
C. Loss of short-term memory
D. Worsening shortness of breath - Answers A. Orthostatic hypotension
2
The nurse is educating parents about firearm safety. Which parent statement indicates to the nurse a
need for further education?
A. "I should make sure I obtain the proper permits."
B. "It is okay to store firearms with ammunition loaded."
C. "I should store all firearms without ammunition."
D. "I should make sure all firearms are stored in a secure location." - Answers B. "It is okay to store
firearms with ammunition loaded."
3
The nurse recognizes that a patient is using a portable generator in the house as a power source.
What source of poisoning does the nurse appropriately identify?
A. Lead
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Antifreeze
D. Pesticide - Answers B. Carbon monoxide
4
The nurse is educating the patient about the proper disposal of medications in the home. Which
statement by the patient indicates a good understanding of the information?
A. "Remove the label from the medication bottle and throw it in the trash."
B. "Flush all medications down the toilet."
C. "Mix the medications with kitty litter, place the mixture in a jar, and put the jar in the trash."
D. "Dissolve the medication in water and pour down the drain." - Answers C. "Mix the medications
with kitty litter, place the mixture in a jar, and put the jar in the trash."
5
The nurse is teaching a student nurse about restraint use in patients. Which statement by the student
nurse indicates a learning need regarding restraints?
A. "Having all four side rails up on the bed is considered a restraint."
B. "The use of restraints has been shown to decrease fall-related injuries."
C. "Death has been associated with the use of restraints."
D. "Medications administered to control behavior are considered a chemical restraint." - Answers B.
"The use of restraints has been shown to decrease fall-related injuries."
6
The nurse displays an understanding of high-risk populations for MRSA when identifying which group
as the lowest risk?
A. Prison inmates
B. College dorm residents
C. Team athletes
D. Food service workers - Answers D. Food service workers
7
The nurse knows that which assessment tool is not used to assess fall risk?
A. Glasgow Falls Scale
B. Johns Hopkins Hospital Fall Assessment Tool
C. Morse Fall Scale
D. Hendrich II Fall Risk Model - Answers A. Glasgow Falls Scale
8
, The patient has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Fall. The nurse identifies which goal to be most
important?
A. Patient will ambulate twice a day.
B. Patient will have no symptoms of infection.
C. Patient will perform activities of daily living.
D. Patient will have no injuries during hospital stay. - Answers D. Patient will have no injuries during
hospital stay.
9
Which collaborative team member would be most effective in assisting the nurse to identify
medication alternatives that are less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness to reduce fall risk in an
elderly patient?
A. Nursing case manager
B. Charge nurse
C. Physical therapist
D. Pharmacist - Answers D. Pharmacist
10
The nurse is concerned about helping the patient find resources to obtain assistive equipment to be
used in the home. Which team member should the nurse contact first?
A. Occupational therapist
B. Physical therapist
C. Health care provider
D. Social worker - Answers D. Social worker
11
Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse a teaching need regarding safety in the home?
A. "I will put a night-light in every room."
B. "I will not use an extension cord to plug in multiple items."
C. "I will wash my throw rugs in the bathroom regularly."
D. "I will keep all cleaning supplies out of reach of children." - Answers C. "I will wash my throw rugs in
the bathroom regularly."
12
The ER nurse is triaging a patient with suspected poisoning. Who should the nurse anticipate
contacting first?
A. Family services
B. Radiology
C. Poison Control Center
D. Respiratory - Answers C. Poison Control Center
13
The staff nurse knows that many health care facilities use the fire emergency response defined by
which acronym?
A. RACE
B. PASS
C. PACE
D. QSEN - Answers A. RACE
14
The nurse is ambulating a patient back from the bathroom when the patient begins to have a seizure.
Which action should the nurse do first?
A. Lower the patient to the floor if standing.
B. Move sharp or hard objects away from the patient.
C. Turn the patient's head to the side to prevent aspiration.
D. Attempt to place a tongue blade to prevent choking. - Answers A. Lower the patient to the floor if
standing.
15
The nurse is caring for a confused, combative patient. Which action would be considered last by the
nurse to control behavior?
A. Orient the patient frequently.
B. Apply restraints.
C. Move the patient closer to the nurse's station.
