DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR BASIC NURSING THINKING UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is working to reduce which
healthcare-related infections? Select all that apply. Surgical site infections Multidrug-resistant
organisms HIV Ventilator associated pneumonia Community acquired pneumonia Catheter
associated UTIs.
Answer:
Catheter associated UTIs Ventilator associated pneumonia Surgical site infections
Multidrug-resistant organisms
Question:
What factors determine if a client will develop an infection?
Answer:
Quantity of organisms, virulence of the organism, ability to survive in the host, host's ability to fight
off infection
Question:
Which statements are accurate regarding normal flora? Select all that apply Normal flora can
synthesize vitamin K Normal flora aid in the digestive process Normal flora can be removed by
handwashing Normal flora is permanently found on the skin Normal flora release B vitamins when
they die.
Answer:
Normal flora release B vitamins when they die Normal flora can synthesize vitamin K Normal flora
aid in the digestive process
Question:
,Which factors control growth of microorganisms?
Answer:
pH, light, oxygen, temperature
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for pneumonia and develops clostridium
difficile from the antibiotic therapy. The client is placed on contact precautions. What interventions
should the nurse perform? Select all that apply. Don a mask prior to entering the client's room
Double bag all trash and label it as contaminated Remove PPE after leaving the client's room
Provide a disposable BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope Assign the client to a negative pressure
room with high-efficiency particulate air system.
Answer:
Provide a disposable BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope Double bag all trash and label it as
contaminated
Question:
What are considered secondary defenses?
Answer:
Fever, phagocytosis, inflammation, complement cascade
Question:
The nurse is working with an older adult client and designs a care plan to reduce the risk of
infection. Which nursing interventions should the nurse include? Select all that apply. Keep the skin
clean and dry Offer foods high in protein Encourage frequent rest periods Provide sources of active
immunity Place the client in a semi-private room.
Answer:
Keep the skin clean and dry Offer foods high in protein
Question:
,Which interventions can the nurse include in the plan of care to reduce a client's feeling of isolation
related to being on transmission-based precautions? Select all that apply. Allow electronics in the
client's room Schedule time to spend with the client Provide books and magazines for the client
Permit the client time to sit in the day room Instruct family members on transmission based
precautions to allow visits.
Answer:
Instruct family members on transmission based precautions to allow visits Allow electronics in the
client's room Schedule time to spend with the client
Question:
The nurse enters the room of a client to perform wound care and administer medications. When
should the nurse apply clean gloves? Select all that apply. During medication administration Prior to
removing soiled dressings Before applying clean dressings Before treating a new patient After
giving the client IV medications.
Answer:
During medication administration Prior to removing soiled dressings Before applying clean
dressings Before treating a new patient
Question:
The nurse is inserting an intravenous catheter into a client. Blood drips down from the venipuncture
and lands on the nurse's arm. Which intervention should the nurse perform first? Wash the affected
area thoroughly Notify the immediate supervisor Complete injury and incident reports Obtain
baseline blood testing for HIV and hepatitis.
Answer:
Wash the affected area
Question:
Steps in order for handwashing:.
Answer:
- Push sleeves above the wrists Turn on water Wet hands and all arm surfaces Apply soap and rub
hands together Clean under finger nails Rinse hands Dry hands Turn off water with paper towel
, Question:
What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection?
Answer:
Handwashing
Question:
Which description best describes a modified sterile technique? Use of sterile gloves and supplies
Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies Use of clean hands and supplies with nonsterile gloves
Use of sterile gloves with nonsterile supplies.
Answer:
Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies
Question:
The nurse is evaluating clients who may be candidates for patient- controlled analgesia (PCA). In
which client would PCA be contraindicated? A 30 year old with fractures from a motor vehicle
accident A 45 year old who underwent a total hysterectomy A 60 year old who underwent a total
knee replacement A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at home.
Answer:
A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at home
Question:
In which way is pain positive?
Answer:
Warns of bodily injury
Question:
What describes the duration of intensity of pain a person can endure?
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Question:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) is working to reduce which
healthcare-related infections? Select all that apply. Surgical site infections Multidrug-resistant
organisms HIV Ventilator associated pneumonia Community acquired pneumonia Catheter
associated UTIs.
Answer:
Catheter associated UTIs Ventilator associated pneumonia Surgical site infections
Multidrug-resistant organisms
Question:
What factors determine if a client will develop an infection?
Answer:
Quantity of organisms, virulence of the organism, ability to survive in the host, host's ability to fight
off infection
Question:
Which statements are accurate regarding normal flora? Select all that apply Normal flora can
synthesize vitamin K Normal flora aid in the digestive process Normal flora can be removed by
handwashing Normal flora is permanently found on the skin Normal flora release B vitamins when
they die.
Answer:
Normal flora release B vitamins when they die Normal flora can synthesize vitamin K Normal flora
aid in the digestive process
Question:
,Which factors control growth of microorganisms?
Answer:
pH, light, oxygen, temperature
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for pneumonia and develops clostridium
difficile from the antibiotic therapy. The client is placed on contact precautions. What interventions
should the nurse perform? Select all that apply. Don a mask prior to entering the client's room
Double bag all trash and label it as contaminated Remove PPE after leaving the client's room
Provide a disposable BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope Assign the client to a negative pressure
room with high-efficiency particulate air system.
Answer:
Provide a disposable BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope Double bag all trash and label it as
contaminated
Question:
What are considered secondary defenses?
Answer:
Fever, phagocytosis, inflammation, complement cascade
Question:
The nurse is working with an older adult client and designs a care plan to reduce the risk of
infection. Which nursing interventions should the nurse include? Select all that apply. Keep the skin
clean and dry Offer foods high in protein Encourage frequent rest periods Provide sources of active
immunity Place the client in a semi-private room.
Answer:
Keep the skin clean and dry Offer foods high in protein
Question:
,Which interventions can the nurse include in the plan of care to reduce a client's feeling of isolation
related to being on transmission-based precautions? Select all that apply. Allow electronics in the
client's room Schedule time to spend with the client Provide books and magazines for the client
Permit the client time to sit in the day room Instruct family members on transmission based
precautions to allow visits.
Answer:
Instruct family members on transmission based precautions to allow visits Allow electronics in the
client's room Schedule time to spend with the client
Question:
The nurse enters the room of a client to perform wound care and administer medications. When
should the nurse apply clean gloves? Select all that apply. During medication administration Prior to
removing soiled dressings Before applying clean dressings Before treating a new patient After
giving the client IV medications.
Answer:
During medication administration Prior to removing soiled dressings Before applying clean
dressings Before treating a new patient
Question:
The nurse is inserting an intravenous catheter into a client. Blood drips down from the venipuncture
and lands on the nurse's arm. Which intervention should the nurse perform first? Wash the affected
area thoroughly Notify the immediate supervisor Complete injury and incident reports Obtain
baseline blood testing for HIV and hepatitis.
Answer:
Wash the affected area
Question:
Steps in order for handwashing:.
Answer:
- Push sleeves above the wrists Turn on water Wet hands and all arm surfaces Apply soap and rub
hands together Clean under finger nails Rinse hands Dry hands Turn off water with paper towel
, Question:
What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection?
Answer:
Handwashing
Question:
Which description best describes a modified sterile technique? Use of sterile gloves and supplies
Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies Use of clean hands and supplies with nonsterile gloves
Use of sterile gloves with nonsterile supplies.
Answer:
Use of nonsterile gloves with sterile supplies
Question:
The nurse is evaluating clients who may be candidates for patient- controlled analgesia (PCA). In
which client would PCA be contraindicated? A 30 year old with fractures from a motor vehicle
accident A 45 year old who underwent a total hysterectomy A 60 year old who underwent a total
knee replacement A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at home.
Answer:
A 75 year old with Alzheimers who fell at home
Question:
In which way is pain positive?
Answer:
Warns of bodily injury
Question:
What describes the duration of intensity of pain a person can endure?
