NUR 150 REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
How to prevent falls for confused patient - Answer-- room them near nurses station
What needs documented for restraints? - Answer-- type
- how long they're on
- how often they need to be removed
- response to restraints
- what was tried first
- 2 finger space between restraint and skin
What can restraints be tied to? - Answer-- any immobile part of bed
Who can assess restraints - Answer-- Licensed persons (not stnas)
Donning PPE - Answer-1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
4. gloves
Doffing PPE - Answer-1. gloves
2. goggles
3. gown
4. mask
NPSG goals - Answer--identify patients successfully with 2 identifiers
When should you chart fall risks? - Answer--beginning of shift
-admission
When should you educate STNA's on about blood thinners - Answer--shaving patients
-use electric razor
When should you remove restraints - Answer--every 2 hours for ROM
-assess restraints every 15 minutes
Main way to prevent healthcare associated infection (HAI) - Answer--hand hygiene
, Main types of healthcare associated infections - Answer--Cautis
-c diff
What isolation is Cdiff? - Answer--contact
-gown and gloves
Why would you wear gown and gloves? - Answer--prevent chain of infection
Hand hygiene for Cdiff - Answer-- soap and water (hand sanitizer does not kill cdiff)
Contact isolation - Answer-- gown and gloves
Ex: cdiff
Droplet isolation - Answer-- mask
Ex: influenza
Airborne isolation - Answer-- gown, gloves, respirator
Ex: Covid, TB
Prevention for Cautis - Answer-- only use catheter when absolutely neccessary
- do not leave in longer than needed
how often should foley care be preformed? - Answer--twice a shift
just culture - Answer-- the ability to report mistakes without fear of punishment
- retraining, plan of actions, etc instead of punishment
Why is PPE important - Answer-- breaks chain of infection
Where should patient feet be positioned when moving from bed to chair - Answer-flat on
the floor
best position for breathing - Answer-orthopneic
What are risks to patient safety - Answer-- med errors
- pressure ulcers
- latex reactions/allergies
- falls
patient centered care - Answer-providing care that is respectful of and responsive to
individual patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide
all clinical decisions
Examples of using patient centered care - Answer-- diet restrictions
- what time you sleep
- what time you eat
AND ANSWERS
How to prevent falls for confused patient - Answer-- room them near nurses station
What needs documented for restraints? - Answer-- type
- how long they're on
- how often they need to be removed
- response to restraints
- what was tried first
- 2 finger space between restraint and skin
What can restraints be tied to? - Answer-- any immobile part of bed
Who can assess restraints - Answer-- Licensed persons (not stnas)
Donning PPE - Answer-1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
4. gloves
Doffing PPE - Answer-1. gloves
2. goggles
3. gown
4. mask
NPSG goals - Answer--identify patients successfully with 2 identifiers
When should you chart fall risks? - Answer--beginning of shift
-admission
When should you educate STNA's on about blood thinners - Answer--shaving patients
-use electric razor
When should you remove restraints - Answer--every 2 hours for ROM
-assess restraints every 15 minutes
Main way to prevent healthcare associated infection (HAI) - Answer--hand hygiene
, Main types of healthcare associated infections - Answer--Cautis
-c diff
What isolation is Cdiff? - Answer--contact
-gown and gloves
Why would you wear gown and gloves? - Answer--prevent chain of infection
Hand hygiene for Cdiff - Answer-- soap and water (hand sanitizer does not kill cdiff)
Contact isolation - Answer-- gown and gloves
Ex: cdiff
Droplet isolation - Answer-- mask
Ex: influenza
Airborne isolation - Answer-- gown, gloves, respirator
Ex: Covid, TB
Prevention for Cautis - Answer-- only use catheter when absolutely neccessary
- do not leave in longer than needed
how often should foley care be preformed? - Answer--twice a shift
just culture - Answer-- the ability to report mistakes without fear of punishment
- retraining, plan of actions, etc instead of punishment
Why is PPE important - Answer-- breaks chain of infection
Where should patient feet be positioned when moving from bed to chair - Answer-flat on
the floor
best position for breathing - Answer-orthopneic
What are risks to patient safety - Answer-- med errors
- pressure ulcers
- latex reactions/allergies
- falls
patient centered care - Answer-providing care that is respectful of and responsive to
individual patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide
all clinical decisions
Examples of using patient centered care - Answer-- diet restrictions
- what time you sleep
- what time you eat
