Nurs 200 Final Exam Practice Questions

A new nurse in orientation is approached by a surveyor from the department of health and is asked, "What is the best means to prevent the spread of infection?" What is the best answer for the nurse to provide? a. "Let me get my preceptor." b. "Wash your hands before and after any patient care." c. "Clean all instruments and work surfaces with an approved disinfectant." d. "Ensure proper disposal of all items contaminated with blood or body fluids." ANSWER - b. "Wash your hands before and after any patient care." Which factor as the greatest influence on diastolic blood pressure? a. Renal function b. cardiac output c. oxygen saturation d. peripheral vascular resistance ANSWER - d. peripheral vascular resistance What factor has the greatest influence on diastolic blood pressure? a. elasticity b. cardiac output c. peripheral vascular resistance d. blood volume ANSWER - b. cardiac output A patient is incontinent and diagnosed with nosocomial infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and contact precautions are initiated. The nurse prepares to give a complete bed bath to the patient and obtains which of the following protective items needed to perform this procedure? a. gloves and gown b. gloves and goggles c. gloves, gown, and shoe protectors d. gloves, gown, goggles, and a face shield ANSWER - d. gloves, gown, goggles, and a face shield A nurse assesses the vital signs of a 50-year-old female patent and documents the results. Which of the following are considered within normal range for this patient? (Select all that apply.) i. Oral temperature 98.2F. ii. Apical pulse 88 beats per minute and regular iii. Respiratory rate of 30 per minute iv. Blood pressure 116/78 mmHg while in a sitting position v. Oxygen saturation of 92%. ANSWER - i., ii., iv.