NSG 3100 Exam 1 Review Questions
1. Household cleaners storage: Understanding safety when a parent states thatall household
cleaners are stored in upper cabinets.
2. Proper disposal of medications: Teaching the patient to add coffee groundsto the
medication, put it in a sealed bag, and dispose of it in the trash.
3. Drug take-back location: Encouraging the patient to use a drug take-backlocation if
available.
4. Preventing falls at home: Removing rugs that can slip and using rubber matsinstead.
5. Using handrails: Encouraging the use of handrails when available to preventfalls.
6. Infection prevention education: Providing patient education on ways to pre-vent
infections.
7. Health care-associated infection: An infection acquired by a patient duringhospitalization.
8. Food poisoning: An illness resulting from consuming contaminated food.
9. Transmission of infectious organisms: The means by which pathogensspread, such as
direct contact, vehicle, vector, or airborne.
10. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A progressive lung diseasecharacterized
by increasing breathlessness.
11. Bed bath: A method of washing a patient while they are in bed.
12. Oral care for unconscious patients: Providing mouth hygiene for patients whocannot
perform it themselves.
13. Peripheral neuropathy: A condition resulting from damage to the peripheralnerves, often
causing weakness, numbness, and pain.
14. Self-Care Deficit: A nursing diagnosis indicating a patient's inability to performactivities
of daily living.
15. Back massage: A therapeutic technique used to promote relaxation and com-fort.
16. Tapotement: A massage technique involving rhythmic tapping to stimulate theskin.
17. Activity Intolerance: A nursing diagnosis indicating insufficient physical ormental energy
to engage in daily activities.
18. Lack of Knowledge: A nursing diagnosis indicating insufficient information or
understanding about health-related topics.
19. Infection from pathogens: A disease resulting from harmful microorganismsentering the
body.
20. Unclean environment: A living space that is not maintained in a sanitary con-dition,
potentially leading to health issues.
, 21. Traumatic injury: An acute or chronic illness resulting from physical harm.
22. Viral infection: An infection caused by a virus.
23. Fungal infection: An infection caused by a fungus.
24. Bacterial infection: An infection caused by bacteria.
25. Infection transmission methods: Ways in which infections can be spread,including direct
contact, vehicle, vector, and airborne.
26. Hygiene-related assessment: Questions or evaluations related to a patient'spersonal
cleanliness and care practices.
27. Call light placement: The action of positioning a call light within reach of apatient for
assistance.
28. Suction equipment: Medical devices used to remove fluids or secretions froma patient's
airway.
29. Tepid bath water: Used by a nurse to reduce heat in a client with a fever.
30. Full or partial bed bath decision: Based on the immediate need of the client.
31. Incontinence concern: The nurse should be most concerned about impairedskin integrity.
32. Important nursing action for bed bath: Ensure that the bathwater is at least105-110°F.
33. Product for back rub: Moisturizing lotion should be used.
34. Distributing oil in hair care: Brush the hair from the scalp toward the hair ends.
35. Highest risk for impaired self-care: Early dementia places a client at the highestrisk.
36. Mouthwash rationale: Destroys pathogens that are found in the oral cavity.
37. First step in shampooing hair for bedrest client: Brush the hair to removetangles.
38. Bath type after perineal surgery: A sitz bath should be prescribed.
39. Facilitating bathing for impaired vision: Ensuring the client can locate bathingsupplies
placed on the over-bed table.
40. Hygiene needs for hemiparesis client: Assisting the client to bathe as neededis appropriate.
41. Occupied bed making: Ensuring that the client's head is supported and is infunctional
alignment is most important.
42. Bathe feet of client with diabetes: Special care is required due to the risk ofcomplications.
43. Hygienic foot care: Ensure a provider's prescription for hygienic foot care isobtained.
44. Nail filing for diabetics: File the nails straight across with an emery board.
45. Risk factor assessment: Assess for additional risk factors that may contributeto localized
problems.
1. Household cleaners storage: Understanding safety when a parent states thatall household
cleaners are stored in upper cabinets.
2. Proper disposal of medications: Teaching the patient to add coffee groundsto the
medication, put it in a sealed bag, and dispose of it in the trash.
3. Drug take-back location: Encouraging the patient to use a drug take-backlocation if
available.
4. Preventing falls at home: Removing rugs that can slip and using rubber matsinstead.
5. Using handrails: Encouraging the use of handrails when available to preventfalls.
6. Infection prevention education: Providing patient education on ways to pre-vent
infections.
7. Health care-associated infection: An infection acquired by a patient duringhospitalization.
8. Food poisoning: An illness resulting from consuming contaminated food.
9. Transmission of infectious organisms: The means by which pathogensspread, such as
direct contact, vehicle, vector, or airborne.
10. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A progressive lung diseasecharacterized
by increasing breathlessness.
11. Bed bath: A method of washing a patient while they are in bed.
12. Oral care for unconscious patients: Providing mouth hygiene for patients whocannot
perform it themselves.
13. Peripheral neuropathy: A condition resulting from damage to the peripheralnerves, often
causing weakness, numbness, and pain.
14. Self-Care Deficit: A nursing diagnosis indicating a patient's inability to performactivities
of daily living.
15. Back massage: A therapeutic technique used to promote relaxation and com-fort.
16. Tapotement: A massage technique involving rhythmic tapping to stimulate theskin.
17. Activity Intolerance: A nursing diagnosis indicating insufficient physical ormental energy
to engage in daily activities.
18. Lack of Knowledge: A nursing diagnosis indicating insufficient information or
understanding about health-related topics.
19. Infection from pathogens: A disease resulting from harmful microorganismsentering the
body.
20. Unclean environment: A living space that is not maintained in a sanitary con-dition,
potentially leading to health issues.
, 21. Traumatic injury: An acute or chronic illness resulting from physical harm.
22. Viral infection: An infection caused by a virus.
23. Fungal infection: An infection caused by a fungus.
24. Bacterial infection: An infection caused by bacteria.
25. Infection transmission methods: Ways in which infections can be spread,including direct
contact, vehicle, vector, and airborne.
26. Hygiene-related assessment: Questions or evaluations related to a patient'spersonal
cleanliness and care practices.
27. Call light placement: The action of positioning a call light within reach of apatient for
assistance.
28. Suction equipment: Medical devices used to remove fluids or secretions froma patient's
airway.
29. Tepid bath water: Used by a nurse to reduce heat in a client with a fever.
30. Full or partial bed bath decision: Based on the immediate need of the client.
31. Incontinence concern: The nurse should be most concerned about impairedskin integrity.
32. Important nursing action for bed bath: Ensure that the bathwater is at least105-110°F.
33. Product for back rub: Moisturizing lotion should be used.
34. Distributing oil in hair care: Brush the hair from the scalp toward the hair ends.
35. Highest risk for impaired self-care: Early dementia places a client at the highestrisk.
36. Mouthwash rationale: Destroys pathogens that are found in the oral cavity.
37. First step in shampooing hair for bedrest client: Brush the hair to removetangles.
38. Bath type after perineal surgery: A sitz bath should be prescribed.
39. Facilitating bathing for impaired vision: Ensuring the client can locate bathingsupplies
placed on the over-bed table.
40. Hygiene needs for hemiparesis client: Assisting the client to bathe as neededis appropriate.
41. Occupied bed making: Ensuring that the client's head is supported and is infunctional
alignment is most important.
42. Bathe feet of client with diabetes: Special care is required due to the risk ofcomplications.
43. Hygienic foot care: Ensure a provider's prescription for hygienic foot care isobtained.
44. Nail filing for diabetics: File the nails straight across with an emery board.
45. Risk factor assessment: Assess for additional risk factors that may contributeto localized
problems.
