NSG 300 Exam 1 Study Guide 2025: Nursing Leadership & Professional Practice

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EXAM 1: NSG300 / NSG 300 (LATEST 2025 UPDATES

STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)

FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING EXAM | QUESTIONS

AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE

A - GCU

What is required for proper hygiene care? .....ANSWER.....An

understanding of anatomy and physiology.

What factors influence hygiene practices? .....ANSWER.....Social

practices, personal preferences, body image, socioeconomic

status, health benefits, motivation, and cultural variables.

What should a nurse consider when performing hygiene care?

.....ANSWER.....Integrate nursing knowledge with knowledge from

other disciplines, think about prior experiences, assess

environmental factors, review the patient's medical record, and

rely on professional standards.

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What are common assessments in the nursing process for

hygiene? .....ANSWER.....Assessment of skin, feet and nails, oral

cavity, hair, eyes, ears, nose, use of sensory aids, and hygiene

care practices.

What are the risks for clients regarding hygiene problems?

.....ANSWER.....Side effects of medications, lack of knowledge,

immobilization, inability to perform hygiene, and physical

conditions that may injure skin or mucosa.

What nursing diagnoses might be relevant for patients with

hygiene issues? .....ANSWER.....Activity Intolerance, Impaired

Mobility, Impaired Health Maintenance, Impaired Skin Integrity,

and Low Self Esteem.

What is a key consideration for patients with chronic illness

regarding hygiene? .....ANSWER.....The effects of chronic illness

on body image and independence.

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What are the steps in the nursing process for hygiene

implementation? .....ANSWER.....Health promotion, acute,

restorative and continuing care, bathing and skin care, foot and

nail care, oral hygiene, hair and scalp care.

What should Jamie prioritize for Mrs. Winkler's hygiene care?

.....ANSWER.....Assisting with oral care due to reported mouth

pain and sores.

What are safety guidelines for nursing skills related to hygiene?

.....ANSWER.....Follow principles for infection prevention, perform

hygiene measures from clean to dirty areas, and wear

appropriate personal protective equipment.

What is the rationale for not replacing dentures except during

meals? .....ANSWER.....It promotes healing during cases of mild to

moderate stomatitis.

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What is the expected outcome for Mrs. Winkler regarding oral

hygiene? .....ANSWER.....She will verbalize preventive and

routine oral and denture care by the time of discharge.

What should a nurse do when caring for a non-English speaking

patient regarding hygiene? .....ANSWER.....Ensure that the client's

culture and ethnicity influence hygiene practices.

What are the components of basic eye care in nursing hygiene?

.....ANSWER.....Care for eyeglasses, contact lenses, and basic eye

hygiene.

What is the significance of assessing a patient's self-care ability?

.....ANSWER.....It helps to identify the level of assistance required

for hygiene care.

What should be included in the assessment of the oral cavity?

.....ANSWER.....Examine for lesions, sores, and overall oral health.