NUR 105 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
A. Between the 5th and 6th ribs - ANS 1. To assess the apical pulse, the nurse should place
the stethoscope at which location on the left side of the client's chest?
Health care-associated infection - ANS An older adult woman has been in the hospital for
more than 1 week. While assessing her intravenous catheter port, the nurse finds a staph
infection, which has developed in the past day or so. This infection is an example of which type
of infection?
Change into a new pair of gloves - ANS The nurse prepared the sterile tray for in dwelling
catheter insertion while wearing sterile gloves. The nurse then pulls the client's blankets away
from the pelvis to begin catheter insertion. What action should the nurse take next?
Surgical asepsis - ANS Which includes practices used to render and keep objects and areas
free from microorganisms?
consider the outer inch edge of a sterile field to be contaminated
never turn the back on a sterile field
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,only a sterile object can touch another sterile object - ANS Which are basic principles of
surgical asepsis?
the nurse turns his or her back to the field - ANS The nurse determines that the sterile field
has been contaminated when which action occurs?
Take a few steps around the table to pick up the additional supplies - ANS The nurse prepared
for a sterile dressing change on one end of the table by opening a sterile field and dropping the
supplies onto it. The nurse needs to gather additional supplies remaining on the other side of
the table. What action does the nurse take?
"Any items coming into contact with a sterile field must be sterile" - ANS A group of nurses
are reviewing information about asepsis. Which statement by the group demonstrates the need
for additional review?
The antiseptic has evaporated from the skin - ANS The nurse performs hand hygiene using an
alcohol-based hand rub after exiting a clients room. The nurse does not touch another surface
or client until what has occurred?
1 remove jewelry
2 check the product later for the correct amount to use
3 apply the product
4 rub hands together, covering all surfaces of the hands and fingers
5 ensure that the hands are dry - ANS A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene using an
alcohol-based hand rub. Place the following steps in the correct order
in the palm of one hand - ANS A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene using an alcohol-
based hand rub. When applying the product, the nurse would place the product at which
location?
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, before entering a clients room
after removing gloves
after applying a clean, dry dressing - ANS A nurse demonstrated the correct use of hand
hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub for which situation?
a. turn on the faucet and adjust the force and temperature of the water
b. wet the hands and wrists
c. apply soap
d. wash the palms and backs of the hands for at least 20 seconds
e. pat the hands dry with a paper towel
f. turn the faucet off with a paper towel - ANS The nurse is preparing to perform hand-
washing. Place the following steps in the correct order
keep the hands below the elbow - ANS When washing the hands with soap and water what is
an appropriate action for the nurse to perform?
using a rubbing, circular motion - ANS The nurse uses soap and water for hand hygiene.
Which action demonstrates proper hand-washing?
Dry the hands with a paper towel - ANS The nurse is performing hand washing using soap
and water after providing client care. The nurse has performed hand hygiene using soap and
water. What action would the nurse take next?
The students wash their hands for 15 seconds prior to drying them - ANS A group of students
are demonstrating the skill for hand washing. What would indicate a need for additional
teaching?
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
A. Between the 5th and 6th ribs - ANS 1. To assess the apical pulse, the nurse should place
the stethoscope at which location on the left side of the client's chest?
Health care-associated infection - ANS An older adult woman has been in the hospital for
more than 1 week. While assessing her intravenous catheter port, the nurse finds a staph
infection, which has developed in the past day or so. This infection is an example of which type
of infection?
Change into a new pair of gloves - ANS The nurse prepared the sterile tray for in dwelling
catheter insertion while wearing sterile gloves. The nurse then pulls the client's blankets away
from the pelvis to begin catheter insertion. What action should the nurse take next?
Surgical asepsis - ANS Which includes practices used to render and keep objects and areas
free from microorganisms?
consider the outer inch edge of a sterile field to be contaminated
never turn the back on a sterile field
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,only a sterile object can touch another sterile object - ANS Which are basic principles of
surgical asepsis?
the nurse turns his or her back to the field - ANS The nurse determines that the sterile field
has been contaminated when which action occurs?
Take a few steps around the table to pick up the additional supplies - ANS The nurse prepared
for a sterile dressing change on one end of the table by opening a sterile field and dropping the
supplies onto it. The nurse needs to gather additional supplies remaining on the other side of
the table. What action does the nurse take?
"Any items coming into contact with a sterile field must be sterile" - ANS A group of nurses
are reviewing information about asepsis. Which statement by the group demonstrates the need
for additional review?
The antiseptic has evaporated from the skin - ANS The nurse performs hand hygiene using an
alcohol-based hand rub after exiting a clients room. The nurse does not touch another surface
or client until what has occurred?
1 remove jewelry
2 check the product later for the correct amount to use
3 apply the product
4 rub hands together, covering all surfaces of the hands and fingers
5 ensure that the hands are dry - ANS A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene using an
alcohol-based hand rub. Place the following steps in the correct order
in the palm of one hand - ANS A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene using an alcohol-
based hand rub. When applying the product, the nurse would place the product at which
location?
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, before entering a clients room
after removing gloves
after applying a clean, dry dressing - ANS A nurse demonstrated the correct use of hand
hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub for which situation?
a. turn on the faucet and adjust the force and temperature of the water
b. wet the hands and wrists
c. apply soap
d. wash the palms and backs of the hands for at least 20 seconds
e. pat the hands dry with a paper towel
f. turn the faucet off with a paper towel - ANS The nurse is preparing to perform hand-
washing. Place the following steps in the correct order
keep the hands below the elbow - ANS When washing the hands with soap and water what is
an appropriate action for the nurse to perform?
using a rubbing, circular motion - ANS The nurse uses soap and water for hand hygiene.
Which action demonstrates proper hand-washing?
Dry the hands with a paper towel - ANS The nurse is performing hand washing using soap
and water after providing client care. The nurse has performed hand hygiene using soap and
water. What action would the nurse take next?
The students wash their hands for 15 seconds prior to drying them - ANS A group of students
are demonstrating the skill for hand washing. What would indicate a need for additional
teaching?
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