N102 Exam 1 / Example Questions
With Correct Answers
Elder Abuse - ANSWER intentional actions by a family member, caregiver, or
other that inflict harm or in a risk of harm
Who has an increased risk of elder abuse? - ANSWER older patients with
dementia/disabilities
What type of patient has increased risk of confusion/compromised mobility? -
ANSWER older adults with chronic illnesses due to medication
Handoff Reporting - ANSWER communication of patient info between nursing
units between staff/shifts
A nurse is finishing her 12 hour shift and is in a rush to leave, the recovering
nurse gives her patient medication before his next meal and later finds out he
wasn't on that medication anymore. Who is at fault? - ANSWER the nurse leaving
since she didn't thoroughly go over the handoff report
SBAR - ANSWER Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Adverse Drug Event (ADE) - ANSWER injuries resulting from medication related
medical interventions, can start with a prescription
7 rights of medication administration - ANSWER Right Assessment
Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
What patient is a special risk for falls? - ANSWER patients > 65 years old
, How to prevent falls? - ANSWER removing obstacles from walking paths, keep
used items within easy reach, keep rooms well lit, assess patients
vision/eyewear use, use side rails
Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) - ANSWER infections that occur while
patient is being treated for another condition, and can become serious due to
patient's being weaker/immunocompromised
How can patients prevent infection/HAIs? - ANSWER Becoming knowledgeable
about treatment/recovery plan, proactive about blood sugar, losing weight
before surgery, and quit smoking
The best way for nurses to prevent HAI's is by - ANSWER appropriate hand
hygiene and disinfectant techniques
Restraints - ANSWER a device intended to partially or fully limit patients mobility
Chemical Restraints - ANSWER pharmacologic agents administered to agitated
patients to control unsafe physical movements/behaviors
Seclusion - ANSWER confining patient to room involuntary/ preventing a patient
from leaving
True or False: It is more appropriate for emergency departments, and
psychiatric units to use seclusion on a patient then an acute care setting? -
ANSWER True
True or False: If a patient cannot release or remove a device without assistance,
it is not considered a restraint. - ANSWER False, the patient must be able to
remove device on their own for it to not be a restraint
Devices that may be considered are: - ANSWER Wheelchairs with lap trays
Bed Rails
Geri-chairs
Infant/Child restraints - ANSWER crib nets
elbow restraints
mummy restraints
Physical Restraints - ANSWER wrapped/buckled/tied to patient's arms, legs, or
trunk to limit movement
True or False: Restraints can be used as punishment, convenience and to
prevent a patient leaving a setting - ANSWER False, without a written order you
cannot use restraints
With Correct Answers
Elder Abuse - ANSWER intentional actions by a family member, caregiver, or
other that inflict harm or in a risk of harm
Who has an increased risk of elder abuse? - ANSWER older patients with
dementia/disabilities
What type of patient has increased risk of confusion/compromised mobility? -
ANSWER older adults with chronic illnesses due to medication
Handoff Reporting - ANSWER communication of patient info between nursing
units between staff/shifts
A nurse is finishing her 12 hour shift and is in a rush to leave, the recovering
nurse gives her patient medication before his next meal and later finds out he
wasn't on that medication anymore. Who is at fault? - ANSWER the nurse leaving
since she didn't thoroughly go over the handoff report
SBAR - ANSWER Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Adverse Drug Event (ADE) - ANSWER injuries resulting from medication related
medical interventions, can start with a prescription
7 rights of medication administration - ANSWER Right Assessment
Right Drug
Right Dose
Right Patient
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
What patient is a special risk for falls? - ANSWER patients > 65 years old
, How to prevent falls? - ANSWER removing obstacles from walking paths, keep
used items within easy reach, keep rooms well lit, assess patients
vision/eyewear use, use side rails
Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) - ANSWER infections that occur while
patient is being treated for another condition, and can become serious due to
patient's being weaker/immunocompromised
How can patients prevent infection/HAIs? - ANSWER Becoming knowledgeable
about treatment/recovery plan, proactive about blood sugar, losing weight
before surgery, and quit smoking
The best way for nurses to prevent HAI's is by - ANSWER appropriate hand
hygiene and disinfectant techniques
Restraints - ANSWER a device intended to partially or fully limit patients mobility
Chemical Restraints - ANSWER pharmacologic agents administered to agitated
patients to control unsafe physical movements/behaviors
Seclusion - ANSWER confining patient to room involuntary/ preventing a patient
from leaving
True or False: It is more appropriate for emergency departments, and
psychiatric units to use seclusion on a patient then an acute care setting? -
ANSWER True
True or False: If a patient cannot release or remove a device without assistance,
it is not considered a restraint. - ANSWER False, the patient must be able to
remove device on their own for it to not be a restraint
Devices that may be considered are: - ANSWER Wheelchairs with lap trays
Bed Rails
Geri-chairs
Infant/Child restraints - ANSWER crib nets
elbow restraints
mummy restraints
Physical Restraints - ANSWER wrapped/buckled/tied to patient's arms, legs, or
trunk to limit movement
True or False: Restraints can be used as punishment, convenience and to
prevent a patient leaving a setting - ANSWER False, without a written order you
cannot use restraints
