NUR 336 EXAM 1 (2026/2027) NEWEST
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The nurse has applied a gait belt to a postoperative
patient to facilitate ambulation. Within a few feet of the
bed, the patient begins to complain of dizziness and leans
heavily on the nurse. What would be the nurse's initial
response?
A. Slowly lower the patient to the floor.
B. Attempt to sit the patient down on a chair just a few
steps away.
C. Try to hold the patient up until the dizziness passes.
D. Call for assistance in a loud but calm voice. - Correct
Answer A
The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care for a
female patient who is on bed rest. Which patient position
should the nurse use for this care?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Dorsal recumbent - Correct Answer D
,How can the nurse promote infection control while
providing perineal care for a female patient who has a
catheter?
A. By avoiding the application of tension on the catheter.
B. By patting, not rubbing, the skin dry after thoroughly
rinsing it.
C. By cleansing the patient's labia from the pubic area
toward the rectum.
D. By using warm water to cleanse the patient's entire
perineal area. - Correct Answer C (Cleansing the labia
from the pubic area toward the rectum minimizes the risk
of introducing microorganisms from the rectum to the
urethra and vagina. Although avoiding tension on the
catheter is encouraged in order to prevent its accidental
dislodgment, this precaution does not pertain to infection
control. Patting the skin dry, rather than rubbing it, helps
minimize skin damage, but this action does not pertain to
infection control. Cleansing with soap and water reduces
the number of microorganisms in the perineal area. Using
warm water alone, however, has little effect.)
The nurse is delegating to nursing assistive personnel
(NAP) the perineal care of a female patient who is totally
dependent and confined to bed. Which statement by the
NAP requires the nurse's follow-up?
A. "I'll ask for assistance if I need help positioning her."
B. "I'll see if she's up to the care right now."
C. "I'll let you know if I notice any signs of redness or
discharge."
,D. "I'll be sure to use hot, soapy water, since she has been
incontinent." - Correct Answer D
As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a
female patient with limited mobility, the patient says, "I can
do that myself." Which action would be the priority?
A. Provide all the necessary supplies and linen for this
task.
B. Assess the patient's ability to perform proper perineal
care.
C. Ensure that the patient has privacy while performing
perineal care.
D. Document any complaints of irritation or pain in the
perineal area. - Correct Answer B (Determining the
appropriateness of self-care by assessing the patient's
ability to provide her own perineal care is the priority
action. Although it is a nursing responsibility to provide all
the items necessary for the patient to perform this task,
ensuring the patient's privacy, and documenting patient
complaints, doing so would not take priority over
assessing the patient's ability to perform perineal care.)
The nurse is delegating a female patient's perineal care to
nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which instruction
would the nurse give to ensure the NAP's safety while
performing this care?
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A. Wear sterile gloves.
B. Wear clean gloves.
C. Wear an isolation gown.
, D. Use hot water. - Correct Answer B
When a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) enters the
room of a patient in a belt restraint, he finds the patient's
gown bunched around the patient's chest and the patient
asking for help. What would the NAP do?
A. Check the patient's blood pressure and pulse before
smoothing the gown
B. Untie the restraint and smooth the patient's gown
C. Put on the call light for help
D. Ask the patient what specific help she would like -
Correct Answer B
Why does the nurse instruct nursing assistive personnel
(NAP) to remove the wrist restraint of a confused patient
every 2 hours?
A. To try a less restrictive type of restraint if a more
confining restraint has proved effective
B. To double-check the size by inserting one finger
between the wrist and the restraint
C. To check the skin integrity and range of motion of the
wrist
D. To comply with Joint Commission standards - Correct
Answer C
To which patient might the nurse apply a physical
restraint?
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The nurse has applied a gait belt to a postoperative
patient to facilitate ambulation. Within a few feet of the
bed, the patient begins to complain of dizziness and leans
heavily on the nurse. What would be the nurse's initial
response?
A. Slowly lower the patient to the floor.
B. Attempt to sit the patient down on a chair just a few
steps away.
C. Try to hold the patient up until the dizziness passes.
D. Call for assistance in a loud but calm voice. - Correct
Answer A
The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care for a
female patient who is on bed rest. Which patient position
should the nurse use for this care?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Side-lying
D. Dorsal recumbent - Correct Answer D
,How can the nurse promote infection control while
providing perineal care for a female patient who has a
catheter?
A. By avoiding the application of tension on the catheter.
B. By patting, not rubbing, the skin dry after thoroughly
rinsing it.
C. By cleansing the patient's labia from the pubic area
toward the rectum.
D. By using warm water to cleanse the patient's entire
perineal area. - Correct Answer C (Cleansing the labia
from the pubic area toward the rectum minimizes the risk
of introducing microorganisms from the rectum to the
urethra and vagina. Although avoiding tension on the
catheter is encouraged in order to prevent its accidental
dislodgment, this precaution does not pertain to infection
control. Patting the skin dry, rather than rubbing it, helps
minimize skin damage, but this action does not pertain to
infection control. Cleansing with soap and water reduces
the number of microorganisms in the perineal area. Using
warm water alone, however, has little effect.)
The nurse is delegating to nursing assistive personnel
(NAP) the perineal care of a female patient who is totally
dependent and confined to bed. Which statement by the
NAP requires the nurse's follow-up?
A. "I'll ask for assistance if I need help positioning her."
B. "I'll see if she's up to the care right now."
C. "I'll let you know if I notice any signs of redness or
discharge."
,D. "I'll be sure to use hot, soapy water, since she has been
incontinent." - Correct Answer D
As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a
female patient with limited mobility, the patient says, "I can
do that myself." Which action would be the priority?
A. Provide all the necessary supplies and linen for this
task.
B. Assess the patient's ability to perform proper perineal
care.
C. Ensure that the patient has privacy while performing
perineal care.
D. Document any complaints of irritation or pain in the
perineal area. - Correct Answer B (Determining the
appropriateness of self-care by assessing the patient's
ability to provide her own perineal care is the priority
action. Although it is a nursing responsibility to provide all
the items necessary for the patient to perform this task,
ensuring the patient's privacy, and documenting patient
complaints, doing so would not take priority over
assessing the patient's ability to perform perineal care.)
The nurse is delegating a female patient's perineal care to
nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which instruction
would the nurse give to ensure the NAP's safety while
performing this care?
Back to Top
A. Wear sterile gloves.
B. Wear clean gloves.
C. Wear an isolation gown.
, D. Use hot water. - Correct Answer B
When a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) enters the
room of a patient in a belt restraint, he finds the patient's
gown bunched around the patient's chest and the patient
asking for help. What would the NAP do?
A. Check the patient's blood pressure and pulse before
smoothing the gown
B. Untie the restraint and smooth the patient's gown
C. Put on the call light for help
D. Ask the patient what specific help she would like -
Correct Answer B
Why does the nurse instruct nursing assistive personnel
(NAP) to remove the wrist restraint of a confused patient
every 2 hours?
A. To try a less restrictive type of restraint if a more
confining restraint has proved effective
B. To double-check the size by inserting one finger
between the wrist and the restraint
C. To check the skin integrity and range of motion of the
wrist
D. To comply with Joint Commission standards - Correct
Answer C
To which patient might the nurse apply a physical
restraint?
