TEST PREP MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
Which nursing measure is appropriate to break a link in the chain of infection?
a. Wash hands before and after caring for a patient
b. Place contaminated linens in a yellow paper bag
c. Use personal protection equipment sparingly
d. Wear gloves at all times - Answers-a
The nurse determines that a patient has active immunity to a microorganism. Which of
the following would cause the patient to develop this type of immunity?
a. Becoming ill with tetanus and receiving tetanus toxoid
b. Having chickenpox
c. Receiving a rabies shot after being bitten by a rabid dog
d. Receiving an injection of gamma globulin - Answers-b
Which is the primary reason why the nurse should avoid wearing artificial nails?
a. They interfere with typing
b. They could harbor microorganisms
c. They could fall off in a patient's bed
d. They can scratch the patient - Answers-b
Which of the following statements concerning users of accounting information is
incorrect? - Answers-Regulatory authorities are considered internal users.
Which of the following is not a principal type of business activity? - Answers-Delivering
The statement of cash flows would disclose the payment of a dividend - Answers-in the
financing activities section.
If the retained earnings account increases from the beginning of the year to the end of
the year, then - Answers-net income is greater than dividends.
Metlock, Inc. began the year by issuing $109000 of common stock for cash. The
company recorded revenues of $1166000, expenses of $971000, and paid dividends of
$64000. What was Metlock's net income for the year? - Answers-$195000
revenues - expenses
Liabilities are generally classified on a balance sheet as - Answers-current liabilities and
long-term liabilities.
Ace Company is a retail store. Due to competition, it is having trouble selling its
products. Thus, inventory has been building up. Ace's current ratio has not changed for
the past three years, in spite of the inventory buildup. Which of the following statements
,is true? - Answers-The management of Ace should consider the effect of slow moving
inventory on its liquidity.
Information that is presented in a clear fashion, so that users of that information can
interpret it, is an example of - Answers-understandability.
Which of the following is not an accounting assumption? - Answers-Integrity
A revenue generally - Answers-increases assets and stockholders' equity.
On March 1, 2020, Freeze Company hires a new employee who will start to work on
March 6. The employee will be paid on the last day of each month. Should a journal
entry be made on March 6? Why or why not? - Answers-No, hiring an employee is an
important event; however it is not an economic event that should be recorded.
A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis is scheduled to go to the radiology department for
a chest x-ray. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate when preparing to
transport the patient?
a. Apply a mask to the patient
b. Apply a mask and gown to the patient
c. Apply a mask, gown, and gloves to the patient
d. Notify the x-ray department so that the personnel can be sure to wear a mask when
the patient arrives - Answers-a
A nurse employed in a preschool agency is planning a staff education program to
prevent the spread of an outbreak of an intestinal parasitic disease. The nurse includes
which priority prevention measure in the educational session?
a. All food will be cooked before eating
b. Only bottled water will be used for drinking
c. All toileting areas will be cleaned daily with soap and water
d. Staff will practice standard precautions when changing diapers and assisting children
with toileting - Answers-d
The nurse has just been stuck with a syringe while dropping it into a sharps container
that was too full in a patient's room. What action should the nurse take first for this
puncture wound?
a. Complete an injury report.
b. Allow some bleeding.
c. Initiate first aid.
d. Wash the area with soap and water. - Answers-b
The nurse is educating a patient about proper handwashing techniques. She instructs
the patient to use which of the following in order to better protect the skin?
a. Cold water
b. Hot water
c. Warm water
, d. Water-based sanitizer - Answers-c
What is the most effective nursing action for preventing and controlling the spread of
infection?
a. Always wearing gloves when completing patient care
b. Thorough handwashing
c. Placing patients in isolation as appropriate
d. Widespread use of antibiotics - Answers-b
The nurse is setting up a sterile field. Which action by the nurse best exhibits surgical
asepsis?
a. Disinfecting an item before adding it to a sterile field
b. Allowing sterile gloved hands to fall below the waist
c. Suctioning the oral cavity of an unconscious patient
d. Touching only the inside surface of the first glove while pulling it onto the hand -
Answers-d
The nurse is concerned that a break occurred in a sterile field. Which of the following
would cause such a break?
a. Grasping the edge of the outermost flap and opening it away from oneself
b. Keeping objects on the field 1 inch from the edge
c. Keeping the sterile field in eyesight
d. Transferring a sterile object to a sterile field with a clean gloved hand - Answers-d
A nurse comes across a fire in a patient's room caused by a candle flame and multiple
books lying on the bedside table. Which class of fire extinguisher should be used for this
type of fire?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class ABC - Answers-a
A fire is contained to one patient unit on the 7th floor (7 West). The patients on 7 West
should be moved to what location?
a. 7 East
b. 6 South
c. The emergency department
d. The medical office building - Answers-a
While the nurse is performing morning care, a patient begins to have a seizure. What
should the nurse do to help this patient?
a. Insert a tongue blade into the patient's mouth.
b. Loosen any clothing around the neck and chest.
c. Restrain the patient.
d. Turn the patient to the supine position if possible. - Answers-b
QUESTIONS
Which nursing measure is appropriate to break a link in the chain of infection?
a. Wash hands before and after caring for a patient
b. Place contaminated linens in a yellow paper bag
c. Use personal protection equipment sparingly
d. Wear gloves at all times - Answers-a
The nurse determines that a patient has active immunity to a microorganism. Which of
the following would cause the patient to develop this type of immunity?
a. Becoming ill with tetanus and receiving tetanus toxoid
b. Having chickenpox
c. Receiving a rabies shot after being bitten by a rabid dog
d. Receiving an injection of gamma globulin - Answers-b
Which is the primary reason why the nurse should avoid wearing artificial nails?
a. They interfere with typing
b. They could harbor microorganisms
c. They could fall off in a patient's bed
d. They can scratch the patient - Answers-b
Which of the following statements concerning users of accounting information is
incorrect? - Answers-Regulatory authorities are considered internal users.
Which of the following is not a principal type of business activity? - Answers-Delivering
The statement of cash flows would disclose the payment of a dividend - Answers-in the
financing activities section.
If the retained earnings account increases from the beginning of the year to the end of
the year, then - Answers-net income is greater than dividends.
Metlock, Inc. began the year by issuing $109000 of common stock for cash. The
company recorded revenues of $1166000, expenses of $971000, and paid dividends of
$64000. What was Metlock's net income for the year? - Answers-$195000
revenues - expenses
Liabilities are generally classified on a balance sheet as - Answers-current liabilities and
long-term liabilities.
Ace Company is a retail store. Due to competition, it is having trouble selling its
products. Thus, inventory has been building up. Ace's current ratio has not changed for
the past three years, in spite of the inventory buildup. Which of the following statements
,is true? - Answers-The management of Ace should consider the effect of slow moving
inventory on its liquidity.
Information that is presented in a clear fashion, so that users of that information can
interpret it, is an example of - Answers-understandability.
Which of the following is not an accounting assumption? - Answers-Integrity
A revenue generally - Answers-increases assets and stockholders' equity.
On March 1, 2020, Freeze Company hires a new employee who will start to work on
March 6. The employee will be paid on the last day of each month. Should a journal
entry be made on March 6? Why or why not? - Answers-No, hiring an employee is an
important event; however it is not an economic event that should be recorded.
A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis is scheduled to go to the radiology department for
a chest x-ray. Which nursing intervention would be appropriate when preparing to
transport the patient?
a. Apply a mask to the patient
b. Apply a mask and gown to the patient
c. Apply a mask, gown, and gloves to the patient
d. Notify the x-ray department so that the personnel can be sure to wear a mask when
the patient arrives - Answers-a
A nurse employed in a preschool agency is planning a staff education program to
prevent the spread of an outbreak of an intestinal parasitic disease. The nurse includes
which priority prevention measure in the educational session?
a. All food will be cooked before eating
b. Only bottled water will be used for drinking
c. All toileting areas will be cleaned daily with soap and water
d. Staff will practice standard precautions when changing diapers and assisting children
with toileting - Answers-d
The nurse has just been stuck with a syringe while dropping it into a sharps container
that was too full in a patient's room. What action should the nurse take first for this
puncture wound?
a. Complete an injury report.
b. Allow some bleeding.
c. Initiate first aid.
d. Wash the area with soap and water. - Answers-b
The nurse is educating a patient about proper handwashing techniques. She instructs
the patient to use which of the following in order to better protect the skin?
a. Cold water
b. Hot water
c. Warm water
, d. Water-based sanitizer - Answers-c
What is the most effective nursing action for preventing and controlling the spread of
infection?
a. Always wearing gloves when completing patient care
b. Thorough handwashing
c. Placing patients in isolation as appropriate
d. Widespread use of antibiotics - Answers-b
The nurse is setting up a sterile field. Which action by the nurse best exhibits surgical
asepsis?
a. Disinfecting an item before adding it to a sterile field
b. Allowing sterile gloved hands to fall below the waist
c. Suctioning the oral cavity of an unconscious patient
d. Touching only the inside surface of the first glove while pulling it onto the hand -
Answers-d
The nurse is concerned that a break occurred in a sterile field. Which of the following
would cause such a break?
a. Grasping the edge of the outermost flap and opening it away from oneself
b. Keeping objects on the field 1 inch from the edge
c. Keeping the sterile field in eyesight
d. Transferring a sterile object to a sterile field with a clean gloved hand - Answers-d
A nurse comes across a fire in a patient's room caused by a candle flame and multiple
books lying on the bedside table. Which class of fire extinguisher should be used for this
type of fire?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class ABC - Answers-a
A fire is contained to one patient unit on the 7th floor (7 West). The patients on 7 West
should be moved to what location?
a. 7 East
b. 6 South
c. The emergency department
d. The medical office building - Answers-a
While the nurse is performing morning care, a patient begins to have a seizure. What
should the nurse do to help this patient?
a. Insert a tongue blade into the patient's mouth.
b. Loosen any clothing around the neck and chest.
c. Restrain the patient.
d. Turn the patient to the supine position if possible. - Answers-b
