, Nursing Skills (2e) — Test Bank
High-Yield Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers, Rationales and Book References
23 chapters • 469 questions • 4 options each (single best answer)
How to use this test bank
Every chapter contains at least 18–22 application-level questions drawn from the text, emphasising
safety-critical, frequently tested and commonly confused content (priorities, thresholds, sequences,
contraindications and "what do you do next" decisions).
Each question is followed by the correct answer, a rationale that explains why it is right and why common
distractors are wrong, and a reference in the form §Section, p. Page. Page numbers are the PRINTED page
numbers of the book (not PDF page indexes).
Answer positions are balanced across A–D. An answer key summary is provided at the end of the
document.
Items that rely on numeric values (e.g., SpO2 targets, suction pressures, flow rates) follow the values
stated in this book; always confirm against current agency policy. Where the book itself gives different
ranges in different chapters, the question cites the chapter used.
Nursing Skills 2e Test Bank — Page 1
,Contents
Chapter 1: General Survey .................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Health History ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3: Blood Pressure................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4: Aseptic Technique ............................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 5: Math Calculations .............................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 6: Neurological Assessment .................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 7: Head and Neck Assessment............................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 8: Eye and Ear Assessment .................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 9: Cardiovascular Assessment ............................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 10: Respiratory Assessment .................................................................................................................. 51
Chapter 11: Oxygen Therapy ............................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 12: Abdominal Assessment ................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal Assessment ........................................................................................................... 66
Chapter 14: Integumentary Assessment ............................................................................................................. 71
Chapter 15: Administration of Enteral Medications ........................................................................................... 76
Chapter 16: Administration of Medications Via Other Routes ........................................................................... 81
Chapter 17: Enteral Tube Management .............................................................................................................. 86
Chapter 18: Administration of Parenteral Medications ...................................................................................... 91
Chapter 19: Specimen Collection ........................................................................................................................ 97
Chapter 20: Wound Care ................................................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 21: Facilitation of Elimination.............................................................................................................. 107
Chapter 22: Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning .................................................................................................. 112
Chapter 23: Intravenous Therapy Management ............................................................................................... 117
Answer Key Summary........................................................................................................................................ 122
Nursing Skills 2e Test Bank — Page 2
, Chapter 1: General Survey
1. A patient reports being 'tired all the time.' Which documentation is an example of SUBJECTIVE data?
A. Patient appears pale
B. The patient states, "I haven't slept well in a week."
C. SpO2 97% on room air
D. Heart rate 88 beats/min, regular
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data are what the patient or family reports (symptoms) and are recorded in their own words
with quotation marks. Vital signs, SpO2 and observed pallor are objective data the nurse measures or observes. The
text also notes that an inference the nurse creates is considered subjective.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.1, pp. 26–27
2. Which finding on a general survey requires the nurse to ACT FIRST before continuing the assessment?
A. Patient uses a cane
B. BMI of 27
C. Patient is newly confused and difficult to arouse
D. Patient avoids eye contact
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A brief primary survey comes first at the start of every shift or visit to confirm the patient is medically
stable. New changes in level of consciousness are early warning signs of deterioration and must be reported/escalated
immediately. Avoiding eye contact may be cultural, and a cane/BMI are not emergencies.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.4, pp. 77–80; §1.5, p. 94
3. A nurse is about to begin vital signs on a new patient. Which action meets the identification standard?
A. Ask the patient their name and check the date of birth against the wristband
B. Use the room and bed number
C. Ask 'Are you Mr. Jones?' and wait for a nod
D. Read the name on the door
Correct answer: A
Rationale: At least two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) must be used before assessments, vital signs
or care. Room number is never an identifier, and a yes/nod answer to a leading question is unreliable.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.2, p. 40
4. When a nurse uses alcohol-based hand sanitizer before patient contact, which technique is correct?
A. Rub for 5 seconds and wipe off excess
B. Rub for about 20 seconds, covering all surfaces, until hands are dry
C. Rinse hands briefly under water afterward
D. Use only when hands are visibly soiled
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Enough gel to cover both hands is rubbed over all surfaces for approximately 20 seconds until dry. Visibly
soiled hands need soap and water, not sanitizer. Hands are never rinsed after sanitizer.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.2, p. 33
Nursing Skills 2e Test Bank — Page 3
High-Yield Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers, Rationales and Book References
23 chapters • 469 questions • 4 options each (single best answer)
How to use this test bank
Every chapter contains at least 18–22 application-level questions drawn from the text, emphasising
safety-critical, frequently tested and commonly confused content (priorities, thresholds, sequences,
contraindications and "what do you do next" decisions).
Each question is followed by the correct answer, a rationale that explains why it is right and why common
distractors are wrong, and a reference in the form §Section, p. Page. Page numbers are the PRINTED page
numbers of the book (not PDF page indexes).
Answer positions are balanced across A–D. An answer key summary is provided at the end of the
document.
Items that rely on numeric values (e.g., SpO2 targets, suction pressures, flow rates) follow the values
stated in this book; always confirm against current agency policy. Where the book itself gives different
ranges in different chapters, the question cites the chapter used.
Nursing Skills 2e Test Bank — Page 1
,Contents
Chapter 1: General Survey .................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Health History ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3: Blood Pressure................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4: Aseptic Technique ............................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 5: Math Calculations .............................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 6: Neurological Assessment .................................................................................................................. 30
Chapter 7: Head and Neck Assessment............................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 8: Eye and Ear Assessment .................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 9: Cardiovascular Assessment ............................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 10: Respiratory Assessment .................................................................................................................. 51
Chapter 11: Oxygen Therapy ............................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 12: Abdominal Assessment ................................................................................................................... 61
Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal Assessment ........................................................................................................... 66
Chapter 14: Integumentary Assessment ............................................................................................................. 71
Chapter 15: Administration of Enteral Medications ........................................................................................... 76
Chapter 16: Administration of Medications Via Other Routes ........................................................................... 81
Chapter 17: Enteral Tube Management .............................................................................................................. 86
Chapter 18: Administration of Parenteral Medications ...................................................................................... 91
Chapter 19: Specimen Collection ........................................................................................................................ 97
Chapter 20: Wound Care ................................................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 21: Facilitation of Elimination.............................................................................................................. 107
Chapter 22: Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning .................................................................................................. 112
Chapter 23: Intravenous Therapy Management ............................................................................................... 117
Answer Key Summary........................................................................................................................................ 122
Nursing Skills 2e Test Bank — Page 2
, Chapter 1: General Survey
1. A patient reports being 'tired all the time.' Which documentation is an example of SUBJECTIVE data?
A. Patient appears pale
B. The patient states, "I haven't slept well in a week."
C. SpO2 97% on room air
D. Heart rate 88 beats/min, regular
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Subjective data are what the patient or family reports (symptoms) and are recorded in their own words
with quotation marks. Vital signs, SpO2 and observed pallor are objective data the nurse measures or observes. The
text also notes that an inference the nurse creates is considered subjective.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.1, pp. 26–27
2. Which finding on a general survey requires the nurse to ACT FIRST before continuing the assessment?
A. Patient uses a cane
B. BMI of 27
C. Patient is newly confused and difficult to arouse
D. Patient avoids eye contact
Correct answer: C
Rationale: A brief primary survey comes first at the start of every shift or visit to confirm the patient is medically
stable. New changes in level of consciousness are early warning signs of deterioration and must be reported/escalated
immediately. Avoiding eye contact may be cultural, and a cane/BMI are not emergencies.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.4, pp. 77–80; §1.5, p. 94
3. A nurse is about to begin vital signs on a new patient. Which action meets the identification standard?
A. Ask the patient their name and check the date of birth against the wristband
B. Use the room and bed number
C. Ask 'Are you Mr. Jones?' and wait for a nod
D. Read the name on the door
Correct answer: A
Rationale: At least two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) must be used before assessments, vital signs
or care. Room number is never an identifier, and a yes/nod answer to a leading question is unreliable.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.2, p. 40
4. When a nurse uses alcohol-based hand sanitizer before patient contact, which technique is correct?
A. Rub for 5 seconds and wipe off excess
B. Rub for about 20 seconds, covering all surfaces, until hands are dry
C. Rinse hands briefly under water afterward
D. Use only when hands are visibly soiled
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Enough gel to cover both hands is rubbed over all surfaces for approximately 20 seconds until dry. Visibly
soiled hands need soap and water, not sanitizer. Hands are never rinsed after sanitizer.
Reference: Nursing Skills 2e, §1.2, p. 33
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