NUR 207 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which actions would the nurse perform when helping a male patient with shaving?
SATA
1. Giving the pt the choice between shaving cream and soap
2. using long strokes around the chin and lips
3. not rinsing the razor between strokes
4. applying warm water to the patients face with a washcloth for several seconds
5. Using separate electric razors for each pt because of infection control considerations
- Answer-1. Giving the patient the choice between shaving cream and soap
4. applying warm water to the patient's face with a washcloth for several seconds
5. Using separate electric razors for each pt because of infection control considerations
Which of the following best defines the role of the nurse as a caregiver?
1. keeping a pt covered until an exposed area is needed
2. keeping the privacy curtain open during care
3. permitting family to stay during a catheter insertion without asking the patient
4. removing an untouched dinner tray without a work - Answer-1. keeping a patient
covered until an exposed area is needed
On examination, the mucous membranes of the patient's mouth are dry. Which
information would the nurse provide to the patient about oral care?
1. use lemon-glycerin preparations
2. brush the teeth from gum line to the tip
3. hold teh toothbrush bristles at a 90-degree angle to the gum line
4. use an alcohol-based mouthwash rather than flossing - Answer-2. Brush the teeth
from the gum line to the tip
On assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has bad breath. Which condition would
the nurse document?
1. Halitosis
2. Gingivitis
3. Glossitis
4. Mucositis - Answer-1. Halitosis
A nurse is attempting to assist a postoperative client with personal hygiene. The client
says to the nurse, "Don't touch me. I'll take care of myself!" which response is
therapeutic?
1. "Fine! I won't touch you"
2. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself"
3. "I have to change your dressings so I have to touch you"
4. "If that's what you want, but I need to report this to the surgeon." - Answer-2. "Let's
work together so you can do things for yourself"
, A pt presents with itching and a reddened scalp from head lice. Which precautions does
the nurse take to prevent the spread of lice?
1. Droplet
2. Contact
3. Airborne
4. Protective Precautions - Answer-2. Contact
A pt wears full dentures. He takes his teeth out once a day to brush. He wears them
overnight. The nurse is concerned that he might be at risk for developing denture
induced stomatitis. Which points does the nurse include in a teaching plan for denture
care? SATA
1. remove dentures overnight once a week while they soal in a cleaning bath
2. do not wear damaged or poorly fitting dentures
3. Observe mouth for reddened areas under the dentures and small red sores on the
roof of the mouth
4. See dentist Regularly
5. Care of dentures should be performed at least every morning and evening
6. clean dentures every night with cleanser, rinsing well before replacing mouth at
bedtime - Answer-2. Do not wear damaged or poorly fitting dentures
3. Observe mouth for reddened areas under the dentures and small sores on the roof of
the mouth
4. See dentist regularly
5. care of dentures should be performed at least every morning and every evening
While providing a bed bath, the nurse observes that a patient has reddened areas on
the back. Which measure taken by the nurse would be most helpful in the situation?
1. keeping the pt in a supine position
2. exposing the reddened areas of the patient to light
3. applying talcum powder all over the reddened areas
4. not massaging any reddened areas of the patient - Answer-4. Not massaging any
reddened areas of the patient
The registered nurse instructs the UAP to give a perineal bath to a pt who has
undergone perineal surgery. Which type of bath will the registered nurse prefer to use
for the patient?
1. Shower
2. Tub bath
3. Sitz Bath
4. Sink Bath - Answer-3. Sitz Bath
A patient with a hearing impairment uses a hearing aid and reports hearing a whistling
sound. Which factors are the possible causes of this whistling sound? SATA
1. Fluid in the ear canal
2. Cerumen in ear canal
3. water in the device
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which actions would the nurse perform when helping a male patient with shaving?
SATA
1. Giving the pt the choice between shaving cream and soap
2. using long strokes around the chin and lips
3. not rinsing the razor between strokes
4. applying warm water to the patients face with a washcloth for several seconds
5. Using separate electric razors for each pt because of infection control considerations
- Answer-1. Giving the patient the choice between shaving cream and soap
4. applying warm water to the patient's face with a washcloth for several seconds
5. Using separate electric razors for each pt because of infection control considerations
Which of the following best defines the role of the nurse as a caregiver?
1. keeping a pt covered until an exposed area is needed
2. keeping the privacy curtain open during care
3. permitting family to stay during a catheter insertion without asking the patient
4. removing an untouched dinner tray without a work - Answer-1. keeping a patient
covered until an exposed area is needed
On examination, the mucous membranes of the patient's mouth are dry. Which
information would the nurse provide to the patient about oral care?
1. use lemon-glycerin preparations
2. brush the teeth from gum line to the tip
3. hold teh toothbrush bristles at a 90-degree angle to the gum line
4. use an alcohol-based mouthwash rather than flossing - Answer-2. Brush the teeth
from the gum line to the tip
On assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has bad breath. Which condition would
the nurse document?
1. Halitosis
2. Gingivitis
3. Glossitis
4. Mucositis - Answer-1. Halitosis
A nurse is attempting to assist a postoperative client with personal hygiene. The client
says to the nurse, "Don't touch me. I'll take care of myself!" which response is
therapeutic?
1. "Fine! I won't touch you"
2. Let's work together so you can do things for yourself"
3. "I have to change your dressings so I have to touch you"
4. "If that's what you want, but I need to report this to the surgeon." - Answer-2. "Let's
work together so you can do things for yourself"
, A pt presents with itching and a reddened scalp from head lice. Which precautions does
the nurse take to prevent the spread of lice?
1. Droplet
2. Contact
3. Airborne
4. Protective Precautions - Answer-2. Contact
A pt wears full dentures. He takes his teeth out once a day to brush. He wears them
overnight. The nurse is concerned that he might be at risk for developing denture
induced stomatitis. Which points does the nurse include in a teaching plan for denture
care? SATA
1. remove dentures overnight once a week while they soal in a cleaning bath
2. do not wear damaged or poorly fitting dentures
3. Observe mouth for reddened areas under the dentures and small red sores on the
roof of the mouth
4. See dentist Regularly
5. Care of dentures should be performed at least every morning and evening
6. clean dentures every night with cleanser, rinsing well before replacing mouth at
bedtime - Answer-2. Do not wear damaged or poorly fitting dentures
3. Observe mouth for reddened areas under the dentures and small sores on the roof of
the mouth
4. See dentist regularly
5. care of dentures should be performed at least every morning and every evening
While providing a bed bath, the nurse observes that a patient has reddened areas on
the back. Which measure taken by the nurse would be most helpful in the situation?
1. keeping the pt in a supine position
2. exposing the reddened areas of the patient to light
3. applying talcum powder all over the reddened areas
4. not massaging any reddened areas of the patient - Answer-4. Not massaging any
reddened areas of the patient
The registered nurse instructs the UAP to give a perineal bath to a pt who has
undergone perineal surgery. Which type of bath will the registered nurse prefer to use
for the patient?
1. Shower
2. Tub bath
3. Sitz Bath
4. Sink Bath - Answer-3. Sitz Bath
A patient with a hearing impairment uses a hearing aid and reports hearing a whistling
sound. Which factors are the possible causes of this whistling sound? SATA
1. Fluid in the ear canal
2. Cerumen in ear canal
3. water in the device
