NURS 6630 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Therapeutic communication and techniques that the nurse should
implement during patient care. Answer: Verbal and nonverbal
communication techniques that encourage patients to express their
feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
Conversation Skills: Control tone of voice, be knowledgeable, be
flexible, be clear and concise, avoid words with different
interpretations, be truthful, keep an open mind, and take advantage
of opportunities
Listening Skills: When possible sit when communicating, be alert
and relaxed, keep the conversation as natural as possible, maintain
eye contact, think before responding, do not pretend to listen, listen
for themes
Interviewing Techniques: Open-ended questions or
commentsClosed questions or commentsValidating questions or
commentsClarifying questions or commentsReflective questions or
commentsSequencing questions or commentsDirecting questions or
comments
,◉ Proper use of the PPE: Airborne, Droplet, and Contact precautions
Answer: Contact: Gown and gloves
Droplet: Surgical mask within 3 feet
Airborne: N95, negative pressure
◉ Laboratory Data Indicating Infection ? Answer: Elevated white
blood cell count—normal is 5,000 to 10,000/mm3
Increase in specific types of white blood cells
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Presence of pathogen in urine, blood, sputum, or draining cultures
◉ Nursing care and the proper use of clean gloves. Answer: Sterile
vs. Nonsterile
Purpose: patient care, environment servces, other
Latex Glove Irritant/Allergy
"Limit touch of contaminations"
When torn or soiled - replace gloves
,Discard in appropriate container
◉ What is MRSA what PPE the nurse should be wearing? Answer:
Contant precaution: GOWN and GLOVES
◉ What is health care-associated infection (HAI) Answer: An
infection acquired within a healthcare setting during the delivery of
medical care
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Surgical site infection (SSI)
Central-line associated bloodstream infection.
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)
◉ Review the normal ranges for Vital Signs: B/P, Respirations, Pulse,
SPO2,Temperature, Pain Answer: Adult:
Temp: 96.4-99.5 (35.8-37.5)
Pulse: 60-100
Respirations: 12-20
Blood Pressure: 120/80
Older Adult:
, Temp: 96.4-98.3 (35.8-36.8)
Pulse: 40-100
Respirations: 16-24
Blood Pressure: 120/80
◉ What nursing consideration the nurse should take for a patient
who's taking morphine PO Answer: Hinder the brain
Adverse effects:
- sedation
- respiratory depression
- orthostatic hypotension
- urinary retention
- N/V
- constipation
◉ OTC pains relieve medication and proper nursing education
Answer: Most nurses are familiar with the gastrointestinal and renal
risks that NSAIDs carry, particularly for those patients who are
prone to GI and renal complications.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
◉ Therapeutic communication and techniques that the nurse should
implement during patient care. Answer: Verbal and nonverbal
communication techniques that encourage patients to express their
feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
Conversation Skills: Control tone of voice, be knowledgeable, be
flexible, be clear and concise, avoid words with different
interpretations, be truthful, keep an open mind, and take advantage
of opportunities
Listening Skills: When possible sit when communicating, be alert
and relaxed, keep the conversation as natural as possible, maintain
eye contact, think before responding, do not pretend to listen, listen
for themes
Interviewing Techniques: Open-ended questions or
commentsClosed questions or commentsValidating questions or
commentsClarifying questions or commentsReflective questions or
commentsSequencing questions or commentsDirecting questions or
comments
,◉ Proper use of the PPE: Airborne, Droplet, and Contact precautions
Answer: Contact: Gown and gloves
Droplet: Surgical mask within 3 feet
Airborne: N95, negative pressure
◉ Laboratory Data Indicating Infection ? Answer: Elevated white
blood cell count—normal is 5,000 to 10,000/mm3
Increase in specific types of white blood cells
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Presence of pathogen in urine, blood, sputum, or draining cultures
◉ Nursing care and the proper use of clean gloves. Answer: Sterile
vs. Nonsterile
Purpose: patient care, environment servces, other
Latex Glove Irritant/Allergy
"Limit touch of contaminations"
When torn or soiled - replace gloves
,Discard in appropriate container
◉ What is MRSA what PPE the nurse should be wearing? Answer:
Contant precaution: GOWN and GLOVES
◉ What is health care-associated infection (HAI) Answer: An
infection acquired within a healthcare setting during the delivery of
medical care
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Surgical site infection (SSI)
Central-line associated bloodstream infection.
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)
◉ Review the normal ranges for Vital Signs: B/P, Respirations, Pulse,
SPO2,Temperature, Pain Answer: Adult:
Temp: 96.4-99.5 (35.8-37.5)
Pulse: 60-100
Respirations: 12-20
Blood Pressure: 120/80
Older Adult:
, Temp: 96.4-98.3 (35.8-36.8)
Pulse: 40-100
Respirations: 16-24
Blood Pressure: 120/80
◉ What nursing consideration the nurse should take for a patient
who's taking morphine PO Answer: Hinder the brain
Adverse effects:
- sedation
- respiratory depression
- orthostatic hypotension
- urinary retention
- N/V
- constipation
◉ OTC pains relieve medication and proper nursing education
Answer: Most nurses are familiar with the gastrointestinal and renal
risks that NSAIDs carry, particularly for those patients who are
prone to GI and renal complications.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
