NR-224 Fundamentals: Skills Final 1 Exam
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1. Which position is best for a patient receiving an enema?
a. Supine
b. Left Sims’
c. Prone
d. High Fowler’s
The left Sims’ position allows gravity to help the enema flow into the rectum and sigmoid
colon for optimal results.
2. When performing sterile gloving, which part of the glove can you touch with your bare
hand?
a. Fingers
b. Inside cuff
c. Outside cuff
d. Palm
Only the inside of the cuff is considered safe to touch with an ungloved hand to maintain
sterility.
3. What is the proper angle for intramuscular injection in an adult?
a. 15°
b. 30°
c. 45°
d. 90°
A 90° angle ensures the needle reaches the muscle layer for effective absorption.
4. Which of the following best describes medical asepsis?
,a. Complete removal of all microorganisms
b. Reduction of pathogens
c. Sterilization of equipment
d. Use of a sterile field
Medical asepsis reduces the number and spread of pathogens, unlike surgical asepsis, which
is sterile.
5. Which pulse site is recommended for checking circulation in the lower extremities?
a. Brachial
b. Radial
c. Dorsalis pedis
d. Apical
The dorsalis pedis pulse assesses blood flow to the foot.
6. When should a nurse remove a urinary catheter post-surgery?
a. Immediately after surgery
b. As soon as the patient can void independently
c. After 48 hours regardless of ability
d. When physician orders only
Early removal reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
7. Which type of precautions should be used for a patient with tuberculosis?
a. Contact
b. Droplet
c. Airborne
d. Standard
Airborne precautions prevent transmission of tiny respiratory droplets that remain
suspended in the air.
8. The correct site for measuring an apical pulse is:
a. Midclavicular line, second intercostal space
b. Midclavicular line, fifth intercostal space
c. Sternal border, third intercostal space
d. Lateral chest, fourth intercostal space
The apical pulse is located at the left midclavicular line at the fifth intercostal space.
, 9. A patient is on strict intake and output monitoring. Which of the following should be
recorded as output?
a. IV fluids given
b. Urine and wound drainage
c. Oral fluids
d. Tube feedings
Output includes measurable losses such as urine, drainage, vomitus, and liquid stool.
10. Which practice prevents pressure injury development?
a. Keeping the head of bed elevated at 45° at all times
b. Repositioning the patient every 2 hours
c. Avoiding use of pillows under bony prominences
d. Restricting protein in the diet
Frequent repositioning relieves pressure and improves circulation, reducing skin breakdown.
.
11. When donning PPE, which item should be put on first?
a. Gloves
b. Mask
c. Gown
d. Goggles
The gown is donned first to provide a barrier, followed by mask/respirator, goggles, and
gloves last.
12. What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
a. Gown, gloves, mask, goggles
b. Gloves, mask, goggles, gown
c. Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
d. Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
Removing gloves first prevents contaminating other PPE; mask is removed last to prevent
exposure.
13. For a patient with dysphagia, the nurse should:
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1. Which position is best for a patient receiving an enema?
a. Supine
b. Left Sims’
c. Prone
d. High Fowler’s
The left Sims’ position allows gravity to help the enema flow into the rectum and sigmoid
colon for optimal results.
2. When performing sterile gloving, which part of the glove can you touch with your bare
hand?
a. Fingers
b. Inside cuff
c. Outside cuff
d. Palm
Only the inside of the cuff is considered safe to touch with an ungloved hand to maintain
sterility.
3. What is the proper angle for intramuscular injection in an adult?
a. 15°
b. 30°
c. 45°
d. 90°
A 90° angle ensures the needle reaches the muscle layer for effective absorption.
4. Which of the following best describes medical asepsis?
,a. Complete removal of all microorganisms
b. Reduction of pathogens
c. Sterilization of equipment
d. Use of a sterile field
Medical asepsis reduces the number and spread of pathogens, unlike surgical asepsis, which
is sterile.
5. Which pulse site is recommended for checking circulation in the lower extremities?
a. Brachial
b. Radial
c. Dorsalis pedis
d. Apical
The dorsalis pedis pulse assesses blood flow to the foot.
6. When should a nurse remove a urinary catheter post-surgery?
a. Immediately after surgery
b. As soon as the patient can void independently
c. After 48 hours regardless of ability
d. When physician orders only
Early removal reduces the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
7. Which type of precautions should be used for a patient with tuberculosis?
a. Contact
b. Droplet
c. Airborne
d. Standard
Airborne precautions prevent transmission of tiny respiratory droplets that remain
suspended in the air.
8. The correct site for measuring an apical pulse is:
a. Midclavicular line, second intercostal space
b. Midclavicular line, fifth intercostal space
c. Sternal border, third intercostal space
d. Lateral chest, fourth intercostal space
The apical pulse is located at the left midclavicular line at the fifth intercostal space.
, 9. A patient is on strict intake and output monitoring. Which of the following should be
recorded as output?
a. IV fluids given
b. Urine and wound drainage
c. Oral fluids
d. Tube feedings
Output includes measurable losses such as urine, drainage, vomitus, and liquid stool.
10. Which practice prevents pressure injury development?
a. Keeping the head of bed elevated at 45° at all times
b. Repositioning the patient every 2 hours
c. Avoiding use of pillows under bony prominences
d. Restricting protein in the diet
Frequent repositioning relieves pressure and improves circulation, reducing skin breakdown.
.
11. When donning PPE, which item should be put on first?
a. Gloves
b. Mask
c. Gown
d. Goggles
The gown is donned first to provide a barrier, followed by mask/respirator, goggles, and
gloves last.
12. What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
a. Gown, gloves, mask, goggles
b. Gloves, mask, goggles, gown
c. Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
d. Mask, gown, gloves, goggles
Removing gloves first prevents contaminating other PPE; mask is removed last to prevent
exposure.
13. For a patient with dysphagia, the nurse should:
