INFECTION CONTROL & SAFETY – 2025 LATEST VERSION NCLEX-
STYLE 300 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING TEST BANK COVERING THE RECENT
TESTED QUESTIONS
THIS 2025 EXAM-FOCUSED INFECTION CONTROL RESOURCE GUARANTEES NURSING
STUDENTS A HIGH-SCORING EDGE BY COVERING REAL-LIFE CLINICAL SCENARIOS, SAFETY
PROTOCOLS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRECAUTIONS. STUDENTS WILL MASTER KEY SKILLS IN
STERILE TECHNIQUE, PATIENT MONITORING, RISK REDUCTION, AND INFECTION
MANAGEMENT—ESSENTIAL FOR PASSING NCLEX AND THRIVING IN CLINICAL PRACTICE.
The nurse and a new nurse in orientation are caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which statement
by the new nurse will indicate a correct understanding of this condition?
a. "An infectious disease like pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
b. "We need to isolate the patient in a private negative-pressure room."
c. "Clinical signs and symptoms are not present in pneumonia."
d. "The patient will not be able to return home." - CORRECT ANSWER-a. "An infectious disease like
pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky
Mountain spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates understanding regarding
the mode of transmission for this disease? a. "When camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
c. "When camping, I will wear insect repellent."
d. "When camping, I will wash my hands with hand gel." - CORRECT ANSWER-c. "When camping, I
will wear insect repellent."
The patient is admitted to a skilled care unit for rehabilitation after the surgical procedure of fixation
of a fractured left hip. The patient's nursing diagnosis is Impaired physical mobility related to
musculoskeletal impairment from surgery and pain with movement. The patient is able to use a
walker but needs assistance ambulating and transferring from the bed to the chair. Which nursing
intervention is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Obtain assistance and physically transfer the patient to the chair.
b. Assist with ambulation and measure how far the patient walks.
c. Give pain medication after ambulation so the patient will have a clear mind.
,d. Bring the patient to the cafeteria for group instruction on ambulation. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Assist with ambulation and measure how far the patient walks
the patient has been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury and needs to be repositioned using the
logrolling technique. Which technique will the nurse use for logrolling?
a. Use at least three people.
b. Have the patient reach for the opposite side rail when turning.
c. Move the top part of the patient's torso and then the bottom part.
d. Do not use pillows after turning. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Use at least three people
Upon assessment a nurse discovers that a patient has erythema. Which actions will the nurse take?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Consult a dietitian.
b. Increase fiber in the diet.
c. Place on chest physiotherapy.
d. Increase frequency of turning.
e. Place on pressure-relieving mattress. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Consult a dietitian.
d. Increase frequency of turning.
e. Place on pressure-relieving mattress.
The nurse is caring for a patient with impaired physical mobility. Which potential complications will
the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Footdrop
b. Somnolence
c. Hypostatic pneumonia
d. Impaired skin integrity
e. Increased socialization - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Footdrop
c. Hypostatic pneumonia
d. Impaired skin integrity
The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a recent stroke and is paralyzed on the left
side. The patient has no respiratory or cardiac issues but cannot walk. The patient cannot button a
shirt and cannot feed self-due to being left-handed and becomes frustrated very easily. The patient
,has been eating very little and has lost 2 lb. The patient asks the nurse, "How can I go home like this?
I'm not getting better." Which health care team members will the nurse need to consult? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Dietitian
b. Physical therapist
c. Respiratory therapist
d. Cardiac rehabilitation therapist
e. Occupational therapist
f. Psychologist - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Dietitian
b. Physical therapist
e. Occupational therapist
f. Psychologist
Upon assessment a nurse discovers postural abnormalities on several patients. Match the
abnormalities to the findings the nurse observed.
a. Lateral-S- or C-shaped spinal column with vertebral rotation
b. Legs curved inward so knees come together as person walks
c. One or both legs bent outward at knee
d. Inclining of head to affected side
e. Exaggeration of anterior convex curve of lumbar spine
f. Increased convexity in curvature of thoracic spine 1. Lordosis 2. Kyphosis 3. Scoliosis 4. Genu
valgum 5. Genu varum 6. Torticollis - CORRECT ANSWER-1. E
2. F
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
A nurse is preparing to provide hygiene care. Which principle should the nurse consider when
planning hygiene care?
a. Hygiene care is always routine and expected.
b. No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner. c. It is important to standardize a
patient's hygienic practices.
, d. During hygiene care do not take the time to learn about patient needs. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. No
two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner.
A patient's hygiene schedule of bathing and brushing teeth is largely influenced by family customs.
For which age group is the nurse most likely providing care?
a. Adolescent
b. Preschooler
c. Older adult
d. Adult - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Preschooler
The patient has been diagnosed with diabetes. When admitted, the patient is unkempt and is in
need of a bath and foot care. When questioned about hygiene habits, the nurse learns the patient
takes a bath once a week and a sponge bath every other day. To provide ultimate care for this
patient, which principle should the nurse keep in mind? a. Patients who appear unkempt place little
importance on hygiene practices.
b. Personal preferences determine hygiene practices and are unchangeable.
c. The patient's illness may require teaching of new hygiene practices.
d. All cultures value cleanliness with the same degree of importance. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. The
patient's illness may require teaching of new hygiene practices.
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to bathe in the morning. When asked why, the patient
says "I always bathe in the evening." Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
b. Tell the patient that daily morning baths are the "normal" routine.
c. Explain the importance of maintaining morning hygiene practices.
d. Cancel hygiene for the day and attempt again in the morning. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Defer the
bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
A nurse is completing an assessment of the patient. Which principle is a priority?
a. Foot care will always be important.
b. Daily bathing will always be important.
c. Hygiene needs will always be important.
d. Critical thinking will always be important. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Critical thinking will always be
important.
STYLE 300 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING TEST BANK COVERING THE RECENT
TESTED QUESTIONS
THIS 2025 EXAM-FOCUSED INFECTION CONTROL RESOURCE GUARANTEES NURSING
STUDENTS A HIGH-SCORING EDGE BY COVERING REAL-LIFE CLINICAL SCENARIOS, SAFETY
PROTOCOLS, AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRECAUTIONS. STUDENTS WILL MASTER KEY SKILLS IN
STERILE TECHNIQUE, PATIENT MONITORING, RISK REDUCTION, AND INFECTION
MANAGEMENT—ESSENTIAL FOR PASSING NCLEX AND THRIVING IN CLINICAL PRACTICE.
The nurse and a new nurse in orientation are caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which statement
by the new nurse will indicate a correct understanding of this condition?
a. "An infectious disease like pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
b. "We need to isolate the patient in a private negative-pressure room."
c. "Clinical signs and symptoms are not present in pneumonia."
d. "The patient will not be able to return home." - CORRECT ANSWER-a. "An infectious disease like
pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky
Mountain spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates understanding regarding
the mode of transmission for this disease? a. "When camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
c. "When camping, I will wear insect repellent."
d. "When camping, I will wash my hands with hand gel." - CORRECT ANSWER-c. "When camping, I
will wear insect repellent."
The patient is admitted to a skilled care unit for rehabilitation after the surgical procedure of fixation
of a fractured left hip. The patient's nursing diagnosis is Impaired physical mobility related to
musculoskeletal impairment from surgery and pain with movement. The patient is able to use a
walker but needs assistance ambulating and transferring from the bed to the chair. Which nursing
intervention is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Obtain assistance and physically transfer the patient to the chair.
b. Assist with ambulation and measure how far the patient walks.
c. Give pain medication after ambulation so the patient will have a clear mind.
,d. Bring the patient to the cafeteria for group instruction on ambulation. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.
Assist with ambulation and measure how far the patient walks
the patient has been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury and needs to be repositioned using the
logrolling technique. Which technique will the nurse use for logrolling?
a. Use at least three people.
b. Have the patient reach for the opposite side rail when turning.
c. Move the top part of the patient's torso and then the bottom part.
d. Do not use pillows after turning. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Use at least three people
Upon assessment a nurse discovers that a patient has erythema. Which actions will the nurse take?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Consult a dietitian.
b. Increase fiber in the diet.
c. Place on chest physiotherapy.
d. Increase frequency of turning.
e. Place on pressure-relieving mattress. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Consult a dietitian.
d. Increase frequency of turning.
e. Place on pressure-relieving mattress.
The nurse is caring for a patient with impaired physical mobility. Which potential complications will
the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Footdrop
b. Somnolence
c. Hypostatic pneumonia
d. Impaired skin integrity
e. Increased socialization - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Footdrop
c. Hypostatic pneumonia
d. Impaired skin integrity
The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced a recent stroke and is paralyzed on the left
side. The patient has no respiratory or cardiac issues but cannot walk. The patient cannot button a
shirt and cannot feed self-due to being left-handed and becomes frustrated very easily. The patient
,has been eating very little and has lost 2 lb. The patient asks the nurse, "How can I go home like this?
I'm not getting better." Which health care team members will the nurse need to consult? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Dietitian
b. Physical therapist
c. Respiratory therapist
d. Cardiac rehabilitation therapist
e. Occupational therapist
f. Psychologist - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Dietitian
b. Physical therapist
e. Occupational therapist
f. Psychologist
Upon assessment a nurse discovers postural abnormalities on several patients. Match the
abnormalities to the findings the nurse observed.
a. Lateral-S- or C-shaped spinal column with vertebral rotation
b. Legs curved inward so knees come together as person walks
c. One or both legs bent outward at knee
d. Inclining of head to affected side
e. Exaggeration of anterior convex curve of lumbar spine
f. Increased convexity in curvature of thoracic spine 1. Lordosis 2. Kyphosis 3. Scoliosis 4. Genu
valgum 5. Genu varum 6. Torticollis - CORRECT ANSWER-1. E
2. F
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
A nurse is preparing to provide hygiene care. Which principle should the nurse consider when
planning hygiene care?
a. Hygiene care is always routine and expected.
b. No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner. c. It is important to standardize a
patient's hygienic practices.
, d. During hygiene care do not take the time to learn about patient needs. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. No
two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner.
A patient's hygiene schedule of bathing and brushing teeth is largely influenced by family customs.
For which age group is the nurse most likely providing care?
a. Adolescent
b. Preschooler
c. Older adult
d. Adult - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Preschooler
The patient has been diagnosed with diabetes. When admitted, the patient is unkempt and is in
need of a bath and foot care. When questioned about hygiene habits, the nurse learns the patient
takes a bath once a week and a sponge bath every other day. To provide ultimate care for this
patient, which principle should the nurse keep in mind? a. Patients who appear unkempt place little
importance on hygiene practices.
b. Personal preferences determine hygiene practices and are unchangeable.
c. The patient's illness may require teaching of new hygiene practices.
d. All cultures value cleanliness with the same degree of importance. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. The
patient's illness may require teaching of new hygiene practices.
The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to bathe in the morning. When asked why, the patient
says "I always bathe in the evening." Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
b. Tell the patient that daily morning baths are the "normal" routine.
c. Explain the importance of maintaining morning hygiene practices.
d. Cancel hygiene for the day and attempt again in the morning. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Defer the
bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
A nurse is completing an assessment of the patient. Which principle is a priority?
a. Foot care will always be important.
b. Daily bathing will always be important.
c. Hygiene needs will always be important.
d. Critical thinking will always be important. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Critical thinking will always be
important.
