NR 226: Fundamentals of Patient Care - Week 2 Quiz 2026
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1. Which principle of body mechanics is most effective in preventing back injury
when lifting a heavy object?
A. Maintain a wide base of support and bend at the knees.
B. Bend at the waist while keeping the knees straight.
C. Keep the object as far away from the body as possible.
D. Twist the torso while lifting to distribute weight.
Answer: A
Rationale: A wide base of support provides stability, and bending at the knees uses the
strong leg muscles rather than the weaker back muscles.
2. When providing oral care for an unconscious patient, which position is the
priority for safety?
A. Side-lying (Sims’) position
B. High-Fowler’s position
C. Supine position
D. Trendelenburg position
Answer: A
Rationale: Placing an unconscious patient in a side-lying position allows secretions to
drain out of the mouth, preventing aspiration.
,3. According to the CDC, what is the minimum recommended time for
handwashing with soap and water?
A. 5 seconds
B. 2 minutes
C. 60 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: Friction for at least 20 seconds is necessary to mechanically remove transient
microorganisms from the skin.
4. A nurse is performing a bed bath. In which direction should the limbs be
washed to promote venous return?
A. From proximal to distal
B. In a circular motion
C. From distal to proximal
D. Top to bottom only
Answer: C
Rationale: Washing from the extremities toward the heart (distal to proximal) stimulates
circulation and venous blood return.
5. Which type of transmission-based precaution is required for a patient with
Pulmonary Tuberculosis?
A. Airborne Precautions
B. Droplet Precautions
C. Contact Precautions
D. Standard Precautions only
Answer: A
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via small droplets that remain suspended in the air,
requiring an N95 respirator and a negative-pressure room.
, 6. A patient is at risk for orthostatic hypotension. What should the nurse do first
when assisting the patient out of bed?
A. Have the patient stand up quickly to get it over with.
B. Check the patient’s temperature.
C. Dangle the patient’s legs over the side of the bed for a few minutes.
D. Apply a tight abdominal binder.
Answer: C
Rationale: Dangling allows the patient’s blood pressure to stabilize and reduces the risk of
dizziness or fainting upon standing.
7. The nurse is using SBAR to communicate with a physician. What does the ‘B’
stand for?
A. Background
B. Briefing
C. Biological data
D. Bedside report
Answer: A
Rationale: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.
8. Which of the following is considered ‘subjective data’ during a nursing
assessment?
A. The patient’s blood pressure is 140/90.
B. The patient’s skin is warm and dry.
C. The patient has a 2 cm laceration on the left arm.
D. The patient states, ‘I feel nauseated.’
Answer: D
Rationale: Subjective data is information that the patient reports (symptoms), while
objective data is measurable or observable.
|Chamberlain
1. Which principle of body mechanics is most effective in preventing back injury
when lifting a heavy object?
A. Maintain a wide base of support and bend at the knees.
B. Bend at the waist while keeping the knees straight.
C. Keep the object as far away from the body as possible.
D. Twist the torso while lifting to distribute weight.
Answer: A
Rationale: A wide base of support provides stability, and bending at the knees uses the
strong leg muscles rather than the weaker back muscles.
2. When providing oral care for an unconscious patient, which position is the
priority for safety?
A. Side-lying (Sims’) position
B. High-Fowler’s position
C. Supine position
D. Trendelenburg position
Answer: A
Rationale: Placing an unconscious patient in a side-lying position allows secretions to
drain out of the mouth, preventing aspiration.
,3. According to the CDC, what is the minimum recommended time for
handwashing with soap and water?
A. 5 seconds
B. 2 minutes
C. 60 seconds
D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Rationale: Friction for at least 20 seconds is necessary to mechanically remove transient
microorganisms from the skin.
4. A nurse is performing a bed bath. In which direction should the limbs be
washed to promote venous return?
A. From proximal to distal
B. In a circular motion
C. From distal to proximal
D. Top to bottom only
Answer: C
Rationale: Washing from the extremities toward the heart (distal to proximal) stimulates
circulation and venous blood return.
5. Which type of transmission-based precaution is required for a patient with
Pulmonary Tuberculosis?
A. Airborne Precautions
B. Droplet Precautions
C. Contact Precautions
D. Standard Precautions only
Answer: A
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via small droplets that remain suspended in the air,
requiring an N95 respirator and a negative-pressure room.
, 6. A patient is at risk for orthostatic hypotension. What should the nurse do first
when assisting the patient out of bed?
A. Have the patient stand up quickly to get it over with.
B. Check the patient’s temperature.
C. Dangle the patient’s legs over the side of the bed for a few minutes.
D. Apply a tight abdominal binder.
Answer: C
Rationale: Dangling allows the patient’s blood pressure to stabilize and reduces the risk of
dizziness or fainting upon standing.
7. The nurse is using SBAR to communicate with a physician. What does the ‘B’
stand for?
A. Background
B. Briefing
C. Biological data
D. Bedside report
Answer: A
Rationale: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.
8. Which of the following is considered ‘subjective data’ during a nursing
assessment?
A. The patient’s blood pressure is 140/90.
B. The patient’s skin is warm and dry.
C. The patient has a 2 cm laceration on the left arm.
D. The patient states, ‘I feel nauseated.’
Answer: D
Rationale: Subjective data is information that the patient reports (symptoms), while
objective data is measurable or observable.
