NSG 3100 – Questions and Answers
1. What are the five steps of the nursing process?
o Assessment
o Diagnosis
o Planning
o Implementation
o Evaluation
2. Name at least three types of nursing assessments.
o Comprehensive assessment
o Focused assessment
o Emergency assessment
o Time-lapsed assessment
3. List three types of nursing diagnoses.
o Actual diagnosis
o Risk diagnosis
o Health promotion diagnosis
o Syndrome diagnosis
4. What are the key components of a patient-centered care approach?
o Respect for patient preferences
o Coordination and integration of care
o Emotional support
o Education and information sharing
o Physical comfort
5. Identify three techniques used during a physical assessment.
o Inspection
o Palpation
o Percussion
o Auscultation
6. What are three safety interventions for fall prevention in hospitals?
o Use of non-slip footwear
o Bed in low position with brakes on
o Frequent patient rounding
o Use of handrails in hallways
7. List three infection prevention strategies.
o Hand hygiene
o Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
o Sterilization of medical equipment
o Proper waste disposal
8. What are three common routes of medication administration?
o Oral
o Intravenous (IV)
o Intramuscular (IM)
o Subcutaneous (SC)
9. Name three signs of infection to assess in a patient.
, o Fever
o Redness or swelling
o Increased WBC count
o Pus or drainage
10. List three ways to promote patient mobility.
o Encourage ambulation as tolerated
o Assist with range-of-motion exercises
o Use mobility aids like walkers or canes
o Encourage sitting up in chair several times a day
11. What are three essential elements of therapeutic communication?
o Active listening
o Empathy
o Open-ended questions
o Clear and concise language
12. Identify three common barriers to effective communication in nursing.
o Language differences
o Sensory deficits (hearing, vision)
o Cultural differences
o Emotional distress
13. List three signs of dehydration in a patient.
o Dry mucous membranes
o Decreased urine output
o Poor skin turgor
o Confusion or dizziness
14. Name three types of vital signs and their normal ranges.
o Temperature: 36–37.5°C
o Pulse: 60–100 bpm
o Respirations: 12–20 per minute
o Blood pressure: 90/60–120/80 mmHg
15. What are three components of patient education?
o Assess patient learning needs
o Provide clear and understandable instructions
o Evaluate patient understanding
o Reinforce teaching with handouts or demonstrations
16. List three methods for pain assessment.
o Numeric rating scale (0–10)
o Visual analogue scale
o Wong-Baker FACES pain scale
o Observation of non-verbal cues
17. Identify three nursing interventions for pressure ulcer prevention.
o Reposition patient every 2 hours
o Use pressure-relieving mattresses
o Keep skin clean and dry
o Maintain proper nutrition and hydration
18. Name three types of isolation precautions.
1. What are the five steps of the nursing process?
o Assessment
o Diagnosis
o Planning
o Implementation
o Evaluation
2. Name at least three types of nursing assessments.
o Comprehensive assessment
o Focused assessment
o Emergency assessment
o Time-lapsed assessment
3. List three types of nursing diagnoses.
o Actual diagnosis
o Risk diagnosis
o Health promotion diagnosis
o Syndrome diagnosis
4. What are the key components of a patient-centered care approach?
o Respect for patient preferences
o Coordination and integration of care
o Emotional support
o Education and information sharing
o Physical comfort
5. Identify three techniques used during a physical assessment.
o Inspection
o Palpation
o Percussion
o Auscultation
6. What are three safety interventions for fall prevention in hospitals?
o Use of non-slip footwear
o Bed in low position with brakes on
o Frequent patient rounding
o Use of handrails in hallways
7. List three infection prevention strategies.
o Hand hygiene
o Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
o Sterilization of medical equipment
o Proper waste disposal
8. What are three common routes of medication administration?
o Oral
o Intravenous (IV)
o Intramuscular (IM)
o Subcutaneous (SC)
9. Name three signs of infection to assess in a patient.
, o Fever
o Redness or swelling
o Increased WBC count
o Pus or drainage
10. List three ways to promote patient mobility.
o Encourage ambulation as tolerated
o Assist with range-of-motion exercises
o Use mobility aids like walkers or canes
o Encourage sitting up in chair several times a day
11. What are three essential elements of therapeutic communication?
o Active listening
o Empathy
o Open-ended questions
o Clear and concise language
12. Identify three common barriers to effective communication in nursing.
o Language differences
o Sensory deficits (hearing, vision)
o Cultural differences
o Emotional distress
13. List three signs of dehydration in a patient.
o Dry mucous membranes
o Decreased urine output
o Poor skin turgor
o Confusion or dizziness
14. Name three types of vital signs and their normal ranges.
o Temperature: 36–37.5°C
o Pulse: 60–100 bpm
o Respirations: 12–20 per minute
o Blood pressure: 90/60–120/80 mmHg
15. What are three components of patient education?
o Assess patient learning needs
o Provide clear and understandable instructions
o Evaluate patient understanding
o Reinforce teaching with handouts or demonstrations
16. List three methods for pain assessment.
o Numeric rating scale (0–10)
o Visual analogue scale
o Wong-Baker FACES pain scale
o Observation of non-verbal cues
17. Identify three nursing interventions for pressure ulcer prevention.
o Reposition patient every 2 hours
o Use pressure-relieving mattresses
o Keep skin clean and dry
o Maintain proper nutrition and hydration
18. Name three types of isolation precautions.
