NURS 100 FUNDAMENTALS ASSESSMENT 2 EXAM 2026/2027 | WEST
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1. What is the primary position recommended for an unconscious client during
oral care to prevent aspiration?
Put them on side with head turned to prevent aspiration (use
yankauer)
Lay them flat on their back
Tilt their head backward
Sit them upright in a chair
2. What term describes the state of rest characterized by altered consciousness
and reduced activity?
Sleep
Awake
Sedation
Coma
3. Describe the significance of brushing teeth at the correct angle.
Brushing at a 30-degree angle is recommended for sensitive gums.
Brushing at a 90-degree angle is better for whitening teeth.
Brushing at a 45-degree angle helps effectively remove plaque
from the gum line.
Brushing at any angle is sufficient for cleaning teeth.
4. What role does the bulbar synchronizing region play in the sleep cycle?
, It manages body temperature.
It influences respiratory rate.
It controls heart rate during sleep.
It helps regulate sleep patterns.
5. If a healthcare provider is assessing a patient with symptoms of restless leg
syndrome, which demographic factors should they consider in their
evaluation?
Diet and exercise habits
Family history of allergies
Travel history
Age and gender
6. Insomnia is best defined as:
wakefulness or the inability to sleep in the absence of noise or other
disturbance
the inability to stay asleep
wakefulness or the inability to sleep due to anxiolytic medications
alertness or the inability to stay awake with the aid of a hypnotic agent
(sleeping pill)
7. Which safety precaution is a priority for the nurse when bathing a patient with
peripheral neuropathy?
Encouraging independence with perineal care during the bath
Facilitating range-of-motion exercises and dangling before the bath
Keeping the top two side rails up during the bath
, Checking the bath water temperature before the bath
8. The deeper stages of NREM sleep are characterized by:
Slow, rolling eye movements.
Slow brain waves called delta waves.
Highly vivid, unrealistic dreams.
Muscle paralysis.
9. What action should be taken when performing oral care for an unconscious
client?
Place 2 fingers in their mouth
Hold the toothbrush at a 90 deg. angle
Vigorously brush the teeth
Turn the client to the side
10. If a patient has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections, what specific
perineal care technique should be emphasized?
Cleaning from front to back
Avoiding any cleaning products
Using scented soaps
Rinsing with vinegar
11. If a nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who has poor circulation, what
specific hygiene practice should the nurse prioritize?
Encouraging more sleep
Providing full-body baths
, Regular foot inspections and care
Daily oral hygiene
12. When using the Bass technique of tooth brushing, the bristles of the brush
should be directed at what angle in relation to the teeth?
75 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
30 degrees
13. What does UAP stand for in the context of personal hygiene practices?
Uniformed Assistance Provider
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
Untrained Assistance Personnel
Universal Aid Provider
14. Describe what parasomnias are and provide examples of their types.
Parasomnias are sleep disorders characterized by excessive daytime
sleepiness.
Parasomnias are sleep-related breathing disorders like sleep apnea.
Parasomnias are abnormal behaviors during sleep, including
sleepwalking, night terrors, and sleep talking.
Parasomnias are conditions that prevent sleep, such as insomnia.
15. What is the recommended method for cleaning the vaginal area?
Mild soap and water
COAST UNIVERSITY | COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK & STUDY GUIDE |
HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS | CORRECT ANSWERS| ULTIMATE
EXAM SUCCESS PREP | LATEST UPDATE
1. What is the primary position recommended for an unconscious client during
oral care to prevent aspiration?
Put them on side with head turned to prevent aspiration (use
yankauer)
Lay them flat on their back
Tilt their head backward
Sit them upright in a chair
2. What term describes the state of rest characterized by altered consciousness
and reduced activity?
Sleep
Awake
Sedation
Coma
3. Describe the significance of brushing teeth at the correct angle.
Brushing at a 30-degree angle is recommended for sensitive gums.
Brushing at a 90-degree angle is better for whitening teeth.
Brushing at a 45-degree angle helps effectively remove plaque
from the gum line.
Brushing at any angle is sufficient for cleaning teeth.
4. What role does the bulbar synchronizing region play in the sleep cycle?
, It manages body temperature.
It influences respiratory rate.
It controls heart rate during sleep.
It helps regulate sleep patterns.
5. If a healthcare provider is assessing a patient with symptoms of restless leg
syndrome, which demographic factors should they consider in their
evaluation?
Diet and exercise habits
Family history of allergies
Travel history
Age and gender
6. Insomnia is best defined as:
wakefulness or the inability to sleep in the absence of noise or other
disturbance
the inability to stay asleep
wakefulness or the inability to sleep due to anxiolytic medications
alertness or the inability to stay awake with the aid of a hypnotic agent
(sleeping pill)
7. Which safety precaution is a priority for the nurse when bathing a patient with
peripheral neuropathy?
Encouraging independence with perineal care during the bath
Facilitating range-of-motion exercises and dangling before the bath
Keeping the top two side rails up during the bath
, Checking the bath water temperature before the bath
8. The deeper stages of NREM sleep are characterized by:
Slow, rolling eye movements.
Slow brain waves called delta waves.
Highly vivid, unrealistic dreams.
Muscle paralysis.
9. What action should be taken when performing oral care for an unconscious
client?
Place 2 fingers in their mouth
Hold the toothbrush at a 90 deg. angle
Vigorously brush the teeth
Turn the client to the side
10. If a patient has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections, what specific
perineal care technique should be emphasized?
Cleaning from front to back
Avoiding any cleaning products
Using scented soaps
Rinsing with vinegar
11. If a nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who has poor circulation, what
specific hygiene practice should the nurse prioritize?
Encouraging more sleep
Providing full-body baths
, Regular foot inspections and care
Daily oral hygiene
12. When using the Bass technique of tooth brushing, the bristles of the brush
should be directed at what angle in relation to the teeth?
75 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
30 degrees
13. What does UAP stand for in the context of personal hygiene practices?
Uniformed Assistance Provider
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
Untrained Assistance Personnel
Universal Aid Provider
14. Describe what parasomnias are and provide examples of their types.
Parasomnias are sleep disorders characterized by excessive daytime
sleepiness.
Parasomnias are sleep-related breathing disorders like sleep apnea.
Parasomnias are abnormal behaviors during sleep, including
sleepwalking, night terrors, and sleep talking.
Parasomnias are conditions that prevent sleep, such as insomnia.
15. What is the recommended method for cleaning the vaginal area?
Mild soap and water
