NUR 150 EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Why is PPE important? - Answer-breaks chain of infection
How should patient be position when moving from bed to wheel chair - Answer--sitting
up right
-edge of bed
-feet flat on floor
-gait belt
How should patient transfer from wheelchair to bed - Answer--patient should push with
arms if they can
-gait belt around waist
-hold patient close
-bed should be slightly higher
Best position for breathing - Answer-orthopneic
Examples of risks to patient safety - Answer--med errors
-pressure ulcers
-latex allergies/reactions
-falls
Culturally Sensitive Care - Answer-Care that involves understanding and being sensitive
to a patient's cultural background, incorporate patient's background into care plan if
possible
Examples of culturally sensitive care - Answer--diet restrictions (no pork, kosher, vegan)
-eating times (before sunrise)
-bed times
-religious practices (prayer mats)
-well practices (herbs/healers)
Culturally Competent Nursing Care - Answer-Care is planned and implemented in a way
that is sensitive to the needs of individuals, families, and groups from diverse
populations within society
examples of culturally competent nursing care - Answer--helping patient visit religious
figure (chaplin, rabbi,etc)
-provide time for healers
ANSWERS
Why is PPE important? - Answer-breaks chain of infection
How should patient be position when moving from bed to wheel chair - Answer--sitting
up right
-edge of bed
-feet flat on floor
-gait belt
How should patient transfer from wheelchair to bed - Answer--patient should push with
arms if they can
-gait belt around waist
-hold patient close
-bed should be slightly higher
Best position for breathing - Answer-orthopneic
Examples of risks to patient safety - Answer--med errors
-pressure ulcers
-latex allergies/reactions
-falls
Culturally Sensitive Care - Answer-Care that involves understanding and being sensitive
to a patient's cultural background, incorporate patient's background into care plan if
possible
Examples of culturally sensitive care - Answer--diet restrictions (no pork, kosher, vegan)
-eating times (before sunrise)
-bed times
-religious practices (prayer mats)
-well practices (herbs/healers)
Culturally Competent Nursing Care - Answer-Care is planned and implemented in a way
that is sensitive to the needs of individuals, families, and groups from diverse
populations within society
examples of culturally competent nursing care - Answer--helping patient visit religious
figure (chaplin, rabbi,etc)
-provide time for healers
