NURSING 150 EXAM 1 CORE INTRODUCTION
TO NURSING PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE
REVIEW 2026
◉ 5 rights of delegation.
Answer: 1. The right task (is it legal?)
2. The right circumstance (do not delegate feeding a pt to unlicensed
person if pt is at risk for aspiration)
3. The right person (has person performed this task before? Are they
trained?)
4. The right supervision (maintain responsibility)
5. The right direction/communication (communicating expectations
precisely and directly)
◉ HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
Answer: Regulations regarding pt privacy and electronic medical
records. Failure to comply = civil penalties. Intentional violation =
fines and jail time
◉ HIPAA 6 pt rights.
Answer: 1. Consent - pt agrees to treatment
2. Notice - providers obligations to privacy of pt info is outlined
,3. Access - pt has right to inspect/copy their medical records
4. Amendment - pt has right to amend their record for accuracy
5. Accounting for disclosures - providers are accountable for how pt
medical record is handled
6. Restrictions of disclosure - pt can request the provider restrict the
use and disclosure of their info
◉ Most common injury for hc workers.
Answer: Lower back strain
◉ Guidelines for moving and lifting.
Answer: - get help when possible
- ask pt to help if able
- bend/flex the knees
- use greatest # of muscles possible
- use thigh arm leg muscles rather than back
- wide base support
- feet shoulder width apart
- smooth coordinated movements
- avoid jerking or sudden pulling motions
- keep elbows and work as close to body as possible (center of
gravity)
, - work at same level or height as the object to be moved
- pull objects toward you rather than pushing or lifting
- face object/person to be moved
- keep trunk straight; do not twist when lifting or pulling
- use arms as levers when pulling the pt toward you. Lock elbows
and rock back on heels, using weight of your body to move pt
◉ Oral care how many x/day.
Answer: 4
◉ Position for conscious oral hygiene.
Answer: Fowlers
◉ Position for unconscious oral hygiene.
Answer: Sims or lateral
◉ Take out dentures then.
Answer: Test for gag reflex with tongue blade on back half of pt
tongue
◉ If pt is Uncooperative / trouble keeping mouth open /
demonstrates bite reflex.
TO NURSING PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE
REVIEW 2026
◉ 5 rights of delegation.
Answer: 1. The right task (is it legal?)
2. The right circumstance (do not delegate feeding a pt to unlicensed
person if pt is at risk for aspiration)
3. The right person (has person performed this task before? Are they
trained?)
4. The right supervision (maintain responsibility)
5. The right direction/communication (communicating expectations
precisely and directly)
◉ HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
Answer: Regulations regarding pt privacy and electronic medical
records. Failure to comply = civil penalties. Intentional violation =
fines and jail time
◉ HIPAA 6 pt rights.
Answer: 1. Consent - pt agrees to treatment
2. Notice - providers obligations to privacy of pt info is outlined
,3. Access - pt has right to inspect/copy their medical records
4. Amendment - pt has right to amend their record for accuracy
5. Accounting for disclosures - providers are accountable for how pt
medical record is handled
6. Restrictions of disclosure - pt can request the provider restrict the
use and disclosure of their info
◉ Most common injury for hc workers.
Answer: Lower back strain
◉ Guidelines for moving and lifting.
Answer: - get help when possible
- ask pt to help if able
- bend/flex the knees
- use greatest # of muscles possible
- use thigh arm leg muscles rather than back
- wide base support
- feet shoulder width apart
- smooth coordinated movements
- avoid jerking or sudden pulling motions
- keep elbows and work as close to body as possible (center of
gravity)
, - work at same level or height as the object to be moved
- pull objects toward you rather than pushing or lifting
- face object/person to be moved
- keep trunk straight; do not twist when lifting or pulling
- use arms as levers when pulling the pt toward you. Lock elbows
and rock back on heels, using weight of your body to move pt
◉ Oral care how many x/day.
Answer: 4
◉ Position for conscious oral hygiene.
Answer: Fowlers
◉ Position for unconscious oral hygiene.
Answer: Sims or lateral
◉ Take out dentures then.
Answer: Test for gag reflex with tongue blade on back half of pt
tongue
◉ If pt is Uncooperative / trouble keeping mouth open /
demonstrates bite reflex.
