Elsevier Evolve Clinical Skills UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How does soap work? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emulsifies fat and oil so that dirt and
microorganisms can be mechanically removed
What is the primary purpose of appropriate hand hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
prevent or control the transmission of infectious microorganisms from any source
In which situation would it be appropriate for the nurse to use an antiseptic hand rub to perform
hand hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - The nurse's hands are not visibly soiled.
4. The nurse is discussing the guidelines for proper hand hygiene with nursing assistive
personnel (NAP). Which statement made by NAP requires follow-up by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "To prevent dry skin, I avoid using soap and water."
Which patient is at the greatest risk for hospital-acquired infection (HAI)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A middle-age female patient receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer
What will the nurse instruct nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to do when measuring a patient's
rectal temperature using an electronic thermometer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the
probe with the red tip.
Which of the following is contraindicated with taking a rectal temperature measurement? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Patient has painful and swollen hemorrhoids
Which nursing action best evaluates the effectiveness of an antipyretic medication in a patient
with an oral temperature of 101.6° F? - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess oral temperature
30 minutes after the agent is administered.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How does soap work? - CORRECT ANSWER - Emulsifies fat and oil so that dirt and
microorganisms can be mechanically removed
What is the primary purpose of appropriate hand hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - To
prevent or control the transmission of infectious microorganisms from any source
In which situation would it be appropriate for the nurse to use an antiseptic hand rub to perform
hand hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - The nurse's hands are not visibly soiled.
4. The nurse is discussing the guidelines for proper hand hygiene with nursing assistive
personnel (NAP). Which statement made by NAP requires follow-up by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWER - "To prevent dry skin, I avoid using soap and water."
Which patient is at the greatest risk for hospital-acquired infection (HAI)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A middle-age female patient receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer
What will the nurse instruct nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to do when measuring a patient's
rectal temperature using an electronic thermometer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the
probe with the red tip.
Which of the following is contraindicated with taking a rectal temperature measurement? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Patient has painful and swollen hemorrhoids
Which nursing action best evaluates the effectiveness of an antipyretic medication in a patient
with an oral temperature of 101.6° F? - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess oral temperature
30 minutes after the agent is administered.
