NURS1017 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026 UPDATED ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
FOR PASS
Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS clean technique; involves procedures and
practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens. Ex. Hand hygiene, barrier
techniques
Surgical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS Sterile Technique. Reduces ALL pathogens and
there spores. Ex. Sterile equipment, gloves and gown.
Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS Used for all patients, regardless of risk or
infection status. Applies to blood, blood products, all bodily fluids, secretions, excretions
(except sweat), non intact skin and mucous membranes.
Transmission-Based Precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS Used for care of patients who
are known or suspected to be infected, or colonized, with microorganisms. Three tiers.
Vanomycin-Resistant Enterococcus - CORRECT ANSWERS VRE. Greater risk to immune
compromised and debilitated patients.
Fowlers - CORRECT ANSWERS HOB raised 45-90 degrees. Used while patient eats,
during nasogastric tube insertion and suction
Semi-Fowlers - CORRECT ANSWERS HOB raised 30-45 degrees. Receives strain on
abdominal muscles, promotes lung expansions, used for gastric feedings.
Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWERS Bed tilted with HOB down. For postural drainage,
facilitates venous return for poor peripheral profusion
Reverse Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWERS Bed tilted with foot of bed down.
Infrequent use. Promotes gastric emptying, prevent esophageal reflux.
, NURS1017 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026 UPDATED ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
FOR PASS
Supine - CORRECT ANSWERS Bed frame parallel with floor. Used for vertebral injuries,
cervical traction, hypotension and preferred for sleeping.
Base of Support - CORRECT ANSWERS Refers to the area beneath an object or person
that includes every point of contact they make with the supporting surface. Should be wide by
having feet spread.
Body mechanics - CORRECT ANSWERS Use of muscles to maintain balance, posture and
alignment. Used by nurses when bending, lifting and assisting with ADL. Reduces risk of injury
Centre of Gravity - CORRECT ANSWERS The point where the entire weight of an object
appears to act.
Line of gravity - CORRECT ANSWERS imaginary vertical line that passes through the
center of gravity
Functional Ability - CORRECT ANSWERS Refers to an individuals ability to preform
normal daily activities required to meet basic needs
Clinical Judgement - CORRECT ANSWERS Interpretations and inferences that influence
actions in clinical practice
Draw Sheet - CORRECT ANSWERS Short sheet placed over bottom bedsheet. Positioned
under client, just above shoulders and below hips. Used to safely reposition and turn the client.
Tube Slider - CORRECT ANSWERS Friction reducing device. Reduced effort needed by
caregiver and forces on skin of client. Small device positioned under client.
2025/2026 UPDATED ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
FOR PASS
Medical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS clean technique; involves procedures and
practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens. Ex. Hand hygiene, barrier
techniques
Surgical Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS Sterile Technique. Reduces ALL pathogens and
there spores. Ex. Sterile equipment, gloves and gown.
Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS Used for all patients, regardless of risk or
infection status. Applies to blood, blood products, all bodily fluids, secretions, excretions
(except sweat), non intact skin and mucous membranes.
Transmission-Based Precautions - CORRECT ANSWERS Used for care of patients who
are known or suspected to be infected, or colonized, with microorganisms. Three tiers.
Vanomycin-Resistant Enterococcus - CORRECT ANSWERS VRE. Greater risk to immune
compromised and debilitated patients.
Fowlers - CORRECT ANSWERS HOB raised 45-90 degrees. Used while patient eats,
during nasogastric tube insertion and suction
Semi-Fowlers - CORRECT ANSWERS HOB raised 30-45 degrees. Receives strain on
abdominal muscles, promotes lung expansions, used for gastric feedings.
Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWERS Bed tilted with HOB down. For postural drainage,
facilitates venous return for poor peripheral profusion
Reverse Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWERS Bed tilted with foot of bed down.
Infrequent use. Promotes gastric emptying, prevent esophageal reflux.
, NURS1017 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025/2026 UPDATED ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
FOR PASS
Supine - CORRECT ANSWERS Bed frame parallel with floor. Used for vertebral injuries,
cervical traction, hypotension and preferred for sleeping.
Base of Support - CORRECT ANSWERS Refers to the area beneath an object or person
that includes every point of contact they make with the supporting surface. Should be wide by
having feet spread.
Body mechanics - CORRECT ANSWERS Use of muscles to maintain balance, posture and
alignment. Used by nurses when bending, lifting and assisting with ADL. Reduces risk of injury
Centre of Gravity - CORRECT ANSWERS The point where the entire weight of an object
appears to act.
Line of gravity - CORRECT ANSWERS imaginary vertical line that passes through the
center of gravity
Functional Ability - CORRECT ANSWERS Refers to an individuals ability to preform
normal daily activities required to meet basic needs
Clinical Judgement - CORRECT ANSWERS Interpretations and inferences that influence
actions in clinical practice
Draw Sheet - CORRECT ANSWERS Short sheet placed over bottom bedsheet. Positioned
under client, just above shoulders and below hips. Used to safely reposition and turn the client.
Tube Slider - CORRECT ANSWERS Friction reducing device. Reduced effort needed by
caregiver and forces on skin of client. Small device positioned under client.
