NUR 311 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers.

1. How do you properly identify the client prior to assessment or administering care in the inpatient and LTC setting? Correct Answer Inpatient: a. Patient name b. Patient medical record #/ ID # c. Birth Date LTC: a. Patient name b. Birth Date c. visual picture if patient is not responsive When is it appropriate to use soap and water verses alcohol-based hand rub? Correct Answer Use soap and water: a. when hands are visibly dirty b. when hands are visibly soiled with or in contact with blood or body fluids c. Before eating and drinking and after using restroom d. if exposure to certain organisms like C. Diff, anthrax, is known or suspected Use alcohol-based hand rub: a. When hands not visible soiled What is the purpose of a bath? Correct Answer - increase circulation -hygiene - head to toe assessment - patient comfort - establish therapeutic relationship What is the preferred method of bathing for a client who is ambulatory and tolerates activity? Correct Answer shower tub bath