NU 311 FINAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST
2026 TEST BANK| NU311 CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS
FINAL EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 550 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Searching the literature for the best available evidence from research
optimally includes:
A. Wikipedia
B. EBP.org
C. Facebook/Twitter
D. CINAHL - Correct Answer - CINAHL
One of the 2022 National Patient Safety Goals is the prevention of
infection. An infection contracted in the hospital that was not present or
incubating at the time of admission is known as a/an:
A. Health care associated infection (HAI)
B. Pathogen
C. Opportunistic infection
D. Multi Drug-resistant organism (MDRO) - Correct Answer - Health
care associated infection (HAI)
pg. 1
,Antiembolic stockings (TEDs) are prescribed for the patient on bed rest
after surgery. The nurse explains to the patient that the primary purpose
for the elastic stockings is to:
A. Keep the skin warm & dry
B. Prevent abnormal joint flexion
C. Apply external pressure
D. Prevent bleeding - Correct Answer - -Apply external pressure
The patient has been using crutches for the past 2 weeks. When they
come for their follow up exam, they complain of tingling and numbness
in their hands and upper torso. Possible causes of these symptoms are:
A. The patient's elbows are flexed 15-30 degrees when using the
crutches
B. Crutch pad is approximately 2 inches below the patient's axilla
C. Patient holds the cane 4-6 inches to the side of her foot
D. Handgrip does not allow for elbow flexion - Correct Answer -
Handgrip does not allow for elbow flexion
The nurse is about to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious patient. To
do so, the nurse places the patient in which position?
A. Fowler's
B. Dorsal recumbent
C. Sims' with HOB elevated 30 degrees
D. Supine - Correct Answer - Sims' w/HOB 30 degrees
pg. 2
,A sterile dressing with no absorbent capacity that is impermeable to
fluids and bacteria and is used as prophylaxis for high risk intact skin,
superficial wounds with minimal or no exudate best describes:
A. wound vac (negative pressure wound therapy)
B. Abdominal pad
C. Transparent film
D. moist to dry - Correct Answer - transparent film
The RN caring for a client following recent abdominal surgery finds the
wound edges are not approximated and the wound healing is expected to
occur by granulation tissue formation and contraction of the wound
edge. Scar tissue will close the wound and the process is slow. The RN
knows the wound is healing by:
A. Granulation
B. Tertiary Intention
C. Secondary Intention
D. Primary Intention - Correct Answer - Secondary intention
The nurse admits to the unit a 4-year-old child who is experiencing
separation anxiety from her parents. What age-appropriate behavior
related to separation anxiety might this child exhibit?
A. Having difficulty sleeping
B. Throwing items
C. Screaming at the nurse
pg. 3
, D. Urinating in bed - ANSWER - A. Having difficulty sleeping
This is the only age-appropriate behavior. The other behaviors may be
seen as well; however, a 4-year-old child should not be exhibiting these.
A 49-year-old woman is recovering from a pressure injury on her left
hip. The patient refuses lunch and tells the nurse that she fasts at
lunchtime as part of her weight loss plan. How should the nurse respond
to this patient?
A. The nurse should explain to the patient that fasting is against the
hospital policy
B. The nurse should scold the patient for her choice of diet.
C. The nurse should inform the patient that fasting will hinder her
healing progress.
D. The nurse should respect the patient's choice and not say anything. -
ANSWER - C.
Adequate nutrition helps to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. A diet high
in protein with enough calories, vitamins, and minerals helps maintain
normal tissue status and promotes healing. With tissue injury, the body
needs more calories for healing; nutrient deficiencies may result in
impaired or delayed healing.
What would the nurse expect to observe as evidence of healing in a
patient with a deep burn?
A. Scar tissue near the wound
B. Edges of wound healing lost
pg. 4
2026 TEST BANK| NU311 CLINICAL NURSING SKILLS
FINAL EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 550 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Searching the literature for the best available evidence from research
optimally includes:
A. Wikipedia
B. EBP.org
C. Facebook/Twitter
D. CINAHL - Correct Answer - CINAHL
One of the 2022 National Patient Safety Goals is the prevention of
infection. An infection contracted in the hospital that was not present or
incubating at the time of admission is known as a/an:
A. Health care associated infection (HAI)
B. Pathogen
C. Opportunistic infection
D. Multi Drug-resistant organism (MDRO) - Correct Answer - Health
care associated infection (HAI)
pg. 1
,Antiembolic stockings (TEDs) are prescribed for the patient on bed rest
after surgery. The nurse explains to the patient that the primary purpose
for the elastic stockings is to:
A. Keep the skin warm & dry
B. Prevent abnormal joint flexion
C. Apply external pressure
D. Prevent bleeding - Correct Answer - -Apply external pressure
The patient has been using crutches for the past 2 weeks. When they
come for their follow up exam, they complain of tingling and numbness
in their hands and upper torso. Possible causes of these symptoms are:
A. The patient's elbows are flexed 15-30 degrees when using the
crutches
B. Crutch pad is approximately 2 inches below the patient's axilla
C. Patient holds the cane 4-6 inches to the side of her foot
D. Handgrip does not allow for elbow flexion - Correct Answer -
Handgrip does not allow for elbow flexion
The nurse is about to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious patient. To
do so, the nurse places the patient in which position?
A. Fowler's
B. Dorsal recumbent
C. Sims' with HOB elevated 30 degrees
D. Supine - Correct Answer - Sims' w/HOB 30 degrees
pg. 2
,A sterile dressing with no absorbent capacity that is impermeable to
fluids and bacteria and is used as prophylaxis for high risk intact skin,
superficial wounds with minimal or no exudate best describes:
A. wound vac (negative pressure wound therapy)
B. Abdominal pad
C. Transparent film
D. moist to dry - Correct Answer - transparent film
The RN caring for a client following recent abdominal surgery finds the
wound edges are not approximated and the wound healing is expected to
occur by granulation tissue formation and contraction of the wound
edge. Scar tissue will close the wound and the process is slow. The RN
knows the wound is healing by:
A. Granulation
B. Tertiary Intention
C. Secondary Intention
D. Primary Intention - Correct Answer - Secondary intention
The nurse admits to the unit a 4-year-old child who is experiencing
separation anxiety from her parents. What age-appropriate behavior
related to separation anxiety might this child exhibit?
A. Having difficulty sleeping
B. Throwing items
C. Screaming at the nurse
pg. 3
, D. Urinating in bed - ANSWER - A. Having difficulty sleeping
This is the only age-appropriate behavior. The other behaviors may be
seen as well; however, a 4-year-old child should not be exhibiting these.
A 49-year-old woman is recovering from a pressure injury on her left
hip. The patient refuses lunch and tells the nurse that she fasts at
lunchtime as part of her weight loss plan. How should the nurse respond
to this patient?
A. The nurse should explain to the patient that fasting is against the
hospital policy
B. The nurse should scold the patient for her choice of diet.
C. The nurse should inform the patient that fasting will hinder her
healing progress.
D. The nurse should respect the patient's choice and not say anything. -
ANSWER - C.
Adequate nutrition helps to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. A diet high
in protein with enough calories, vitamins, and minerals helps maintain
normal tissue status and promotes healing. With tissue injury, the body
needs more calories for healing; nutrient deficiencies may result in
impaired or delayed healing.
What would the nurse expect to observe as evidence of healing in a
patient with a deep burn?
A. Scar tissue near the wound
B. Edges of wound healing lost
pg. 4