NIGHTINGALE COLLGE BSN 206 Final EXAM
2026|ACTUAL 300+Qs&As|GRADED A+|FALL-
SPRING 2025-2026
The nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field for a patient who is going to
have a sterile dressing change. Which of the following assessment measures
would be unnecessary at this time?
The nurse asks the patient if he has ambulated in the hall today.
One evaluation measure of creating and maintaining a sterile field involves
monitoring the patient for developing signs and symptoms of localized or
systemic infection. Which of the following is cause for concern?
Temperature of 102.5° F (39.2° C).
A nurse is preparing a medication for subcutaneous administration. As the
nurse recaps the needle using the scoop method, the nurse accidentally
touches the table with the uncovered needle. What is the nurse's best action?
Discard the needle and replace with a new one before administration.
The nurse is adding a dry sterile gauze dressing to the sterile field. The
dressing bounces on the surface and lands on the outer 1-inch border of the
sterile field. What action is appropriate at this time?
,The nurse opens another sterile gauze dressing and adds it to the sterile field,
but does not use the first one.
The nurse is applying sterile gloves. Which series of steps would require
correction?
Hold gloved hands at sides of body, below waist level, until beginning the
sterile procedure.
Which of the following is a correct description of glove removal?
You grasp the outside of one cuff with the other gloved hand and pull the
glove off, turning it inside out, and place it in gloved hand. Take fingers of
bare hand and tuck inside remaining glove cuff against the skin. Peel glove off
inside out and over the previously removed glove. Discard both gloves in
receptacle.
The nursing instructor is asking the nursing students to share their knowledge
regarding sterile gloving. Which statement, if made by a student, would
require correction?
Once sterile gloves are applied, the inside of the glove is still considered
sterile.
Which of the following are symptoms of latex allergy? (Select all that apply.)
,- Skin redness.
- Itching.
- Edema.
- Difficulty breathing.
An elderly patient is admitted for back surgery. She is now retired but her
previous occupation was as a registered nurse. She reports that she is also
allergic to morphine and penicillin. She has a history of five laminectomies
(back surgeries) resulting from scoliosis as a child. She has three children who
visit her. She requires a cane to ambulate. Which factors would be considered
high-risk factors for latex allergy? (Select all that apply.)
- History of multiple surgeries as a child.
- Occupation
To apply sterile gloves, the nurse applied the first glove on the right hand.
Where should the nurse pick up the remaining glove?
Underneath the second glove's cuff.The nurse is caring for a client in the
hospital.
, The nurse is caring for a client in the hospital. The nurse observes the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) turning off the handle faucet with bare
hands. Which professional practice principle supports the need for follow-up
with the UAP?
The nurse is responsible for providing a safe environment for the client.
The nurse is caring for a client with an incision. Which actions will best indicate
an understanding of medical and surgical asepsis for a sterile dressing change?
Utilizing clean gloves to remove the dressing and sterile supplies for the new
dressing
When are sterile gloves necessary?
When performing a sterile procedure.
Which of the following clients are at risk for developing an infection? (Select
all that apply.)
- A client with an IV.
- A client receiving chemotherapy.
- A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
2026|ACTUAL 300+Qs&As|GRADED A+|FALL-
SPRING 2025-2026
The nurse is preparing to set up a sterile field for a patient who is going to
have a sterile dressing change. Which of the following assessment measures
would be unnecessary at this time?
The nurse asks the patient if he has ambulated in the hall today.
One evaluation measure of creating and maintaining a sterile field involves
monitoring the patient for developing signs and symptoms of localized or
systemic infection. Which of the following is cause for concern?
Temperature of 102.5° F (39.2° C).
A nurse is preparing a medication for subcutaneous administration. As the
nurse recaps the needle using the scoop method, the nurse accidentally
touches the table with the uncovered needle. What is the nurse's best action?
Discard the needle and replace with a new one before administration.
The nurse is adding a dry sterile gauze dressing to the sterile field. The
dressing bounces on the surface and lands on the outer 1-inch border of the
sterile field. What action is appropriate at this time?
,The nurse opens another sterile gauze dressing and adds it to the sterile field,
but does not use the first one.
The nurse is applying sterile gloves. Which series of steps would require
correction?
Hold gloved hands at sides of body, below waist level, until beginning the
sterile procedure.
Which of the following is a correct description of glove removal?
You grasp the outside of one cuff with the other gloved hand and pull the
glove off, turning it inside out, and place it in gloved hand. Take fingers of
bare hand and tuck inside remaining glove cuff against the skin. Peel glove off
inside out and over the previously removed glove. Discard both gloves in
receptacle.
The nursing instructor is asking the nursing students to share their knowledge
regarding sterile gloving. Which statement, if made by a student, would
require correction?
Once sterile gloves are applied, the inside of the glove is still considered
sterile.
Which of the following are symptoms of latex allergy? (Select all that apply.)
,- Skin redness.
- Itching.
- Edema.
- Difficulty breathing.
An elderly patient is admitted for back surgery. She is now retired but her
previous occupation was as a registered nurse. She reports that she is also
allergic to morphine and penicillin. She has a history of five laminectomies
(back surgeries) resulting from scoliosis as a child. She has three children who
visit her. She requires a cane to ambulate. Which factors would be considered
high-risk factors for latex allergy? (Select all that apply.)
- History of multiple surgeries as a child.
- Occupation
To apply sterile gloves, the nurse applied the first glove on the right hand.
Where should the nurse pick up the remaining glove?
Underneath the second glove's cuff.The nurse is caring for a client in the
hospital.
, The nurse is caring for a client in the hospital. The nurse observes the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) turning off the handle faucet with bare
hands. Which professional practice principle supports the need for follow-up
with the UAP?
The nurse is responsible for providing a safe environment for the client.
The nurse is caring for a client with an incision. Which actions will best indicate
an understanding of medical and surgical asepsis for a sterile dressing change?
Utilizing clean gloves to remove the dressing and sterile supplies for the new
dressing
When are sterile gloves necessary?
When performing a sterile procedure.
Which of the following clients are at risk for developing an infection? (Select
all that apply.)
- A client with an IV.
- A client receiving chemotherapy.
- A client with a chronic respiratory disease receiving steroid therapy.
