NUR 106 Chapter 18 (Skill 1-4, 6-8) verified questions and
answers A+ Grade
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client who has a severe cough. What important step should
the nurse take prior to completing the nasal swab procedure?
- correct answer Don gloves and a face shield.
The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to expect.
The nurse tells the client that after inserting the swab into the nare, the nurse will rotate the swab how
many times?
- correct answer 5 rotations
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client. To ensure client comfort and safety, how far will the
nurse insert the swab into the nare?
- correct answer 2 cm
A nurse is performing a nasal swab of a client to aid in the diagnosis of an infectious respiratory tract
disease. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
- correct answer -->Lightly squeeze the bottom of the collection tube to break the seal on the culture
medium.
-->Moisten the swab with sterile water.
-->Insert the swab 2 cm into one naris.
-->Rotate the swab against the anterior nasal mucosa five times.
The nurse is caring for a client prior to surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a preoperative nasal swab
for the client for Staphylococcus aureus. In addition to the nasal mucosa, Staphylococcus aureus can
also be colonized in what other areas of the body? Select all that apply.
- correct answer Hairline
Naval
Perineum
, The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to expect.
The client asks where the nurse will place the swab. What is the best response by the nurse?
- correct answer "Posteriorly along the floor of the nasal cavity."
A charge nurse is explaining to a new nurse the procedure for obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab. Which
statement should the charge nurse make?
- correct answer A flexible wire with a cotton tip is used to obtain the sample.
The nurse must perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks how he or she should hold
the head to make the procedure more comfortable. The nurse instructs the client to place the head in
what position?
- correct answer tipped backward
The nurse is preparing to perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks approximately how
far the nurse will insert the swab. What will the nurse tell the client?
- correct answer "6 inches (15 centimeters)."
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware that the
swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing?
- correct answer 15 to 30 seconds
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware that the
swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing?
- correct answer "Water will help to rinse the oral cavity of excess saliva and any food particles."
The nurse has informed a client about the need for a sputum specimen and have provided a specimen
container. Later in the day the client states, "I've been collecting spit in the container all day. Is it enough
for the test?" Which action is most appropriate?
- correct answer Discard the specimen container and re-instruct the client about correct collection
technique.
The nurse has presented an educational inservice about collection of sputum specimens and ask
participants, "When is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?" Which response by a participant
indicates a correct understanding of the material?
- correct answer "First thing in the morning when the client wakes up"
answers A+ Grade
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client who has a severe cough. What important step should
the nurse take prior to completing the nasal swab procedure?
- correct answer Don gloves and a face shield.
The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to expect.
The nurse tells the client that after inserting the swab into the nare, the nurse will rotate the swab how
many times?
- correct answer 5 rotations
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client. To ensure client comfort and safety, how far will the
nurse insert the swab into the nare?
- correct answer 2 cm
A nurse is performing a nasal swab of a client to aid in the diagnosis of an infectious respiratory tract
disease. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
- correct answer -->Lightly squeeze the bottom of the collection tube to break the seal on the culture
medium.
-->Moisten the swab with sterile water.
-->Insert the swab 2 cm into one naris.
-->Rotate the swab against the anterior nasal mucosa five times.
The nurse is caring for a client prior to surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a preoperative nasal swab
for the client for Staphylococcus aureus. In addition to the nasal mucosa, Staphylococcus aureus can
also be colonized in what other areas of the body? Select all that apply.
- correct answer Hairline
Naval
Perineum
, The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to expect.
The client asks where the nurse will place the swab. What is the best response by the nurse?
- correct answer "Posteriorly along the floor of the nasal cavity."
A charge nurse is explaining to a new nurse the procedure for obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab. Which
statement should the charge nurse make?
- correct answer A flexible wire with a cotton tip is used to obtain the sample.
The nurse must perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks how he or she should hold
the head to make the procedure more comfortable. The nurse instructs the client to place the head in
what position?
- correct answer tipped backward
The nurse is preparing to perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks approximately how
far the nurse will insert the swab. What will the nurse tell the client?
- correct answer "6 inches (15 centimeters)."
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware that the
swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing?
- correct answer 15 to 30 seconds
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware that the
swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing?
- correct answer "Water will help to rinse the oral cavity of excess saliva and any food particles."
The nurse has informed a client about the need for a sputum specimen and have provided a specimen
container. Later in the day the client states, "I've been collecting spit in the container all day. Is it enough
for the test?" Which action is most appropriate?
- correct answer Discard the specimen container and re-instruct the client about correct collection
technique.
The nurse has presented an educational inservice about collection of sputum specimens and ask
participants, "When is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?" Which response by a participant
indicates a correct understanding of the material?
- correct answer "First thing in the morning when the client wakes up"
