ECPI NUR 164 CHAPTERS 1–7 MCDONOUGH
2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is NOT effective against. Answer: C.
difficile spores
◉ Airborne precautions require which mask. Answer: N95
respirator
◉ Droplet precautions require staff to wear. Answer: Surgical mask
◉ Contact precautions require. Answer: Gown and gloves
◉ A sterile field is contaminated if it is left unattended for. Answer:
Any amount of time
◉ The 1-inch border of a sterile field is considered. Answer:
Contaminated
◉ The chain of infection includes how many links. Answer: 6
,◉ The first link in the chain of infection is. Answer: Infectious agent
◉ The portal of exit is. Answer: How the organism leaves the body
◉ A normal adult respiratory rate is. Answer: 12-20 breaths per
minute
◉ A normal adult heart rate is. Answer: 60-100 beats per minute
◉ A normal adult temperature in Celsius is. Answer: 36-38°C
◉ Blood pressure of 86/50 indicates. Answer: Hypotension
◉ Pain is considered. Answer: Subjective data
◉ Pulse oximetry measures. Answer: Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
◉ Nail polish can affect. Answer: Pulse oximeter accuracy
◉ Orthostatic hypotension occurs when. Answer: BP drops upon
standing
,◉ The most accurate core temperature site is. Answer: Rectal
◉ Tachycardia means heart rate above. Answer: 100 bpm
◉ The Braden Scale assesses risk for. Answer: Pressure injuries
◉ Immobile patients should be repositioned every. Answer: 2 hours
◉ Perineal care for females is cleaned. Answer: Front to back
◉ A bed bath promotes. Answer: Hygiene and circulation
◉ The safest position for eating is. Answer: High Fowler's
◉ Dysphagia increases risk for. Answer: Aspiration
◉ Footdrop is prevented with a. Answer: Footboard
◉ Isometric exercise involves. Answer: Muscle contraction without
movement
, ◉ Isotonic exercise involves. Answer: Muscle contraction with
movement
◉ Proper body mechanics includes. Answer: Wide base of support
◉ Melatonin regulates. Answer: Sleep-wake cycle
◉ REM sleep is associated with. Answer: Dreaming
◉ Older adults often experience. Answer: Fragmented sleep
◉ Insomnia means. Answer: Difficulty falling or staying asleep
◉ Sleep hygiene includes. Answer: Limiting caffeine
◉ Pain threshold is. Answer: Point at which pain is first felt
◉ Pain tolerance is. Answer: Amount of pain one can endure
◉ Nociceptors detect. Answer: Pain stimuli
◉ The first step in pain management is. Answer: Assess pain
2026 STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is NOT effective against. Answer: C.
difficile spores
◉ Airborne precautions require which mask. Answer: N95
respirator
◉ Droplet precautions require staff to wear. Answer: Surgical mask
◉ Contact precautions require. Answer: Gown and gloves
◉ A sterile field is contaminated if it is left unattended for. Answer:
Any amount of time
◉ The 1-inch border of a sterile field is considered. Answer:
Contaminated
◉ The chain of infection includes how many links. Answer: 6
,◉ The first link in the chain of infection is. Answer: Infectious agent
◉ The portal of exit is. Answer: How the organism leaves the body
◉ A normal adult respiratory rate is. Answer: 12-20 breaths per
minute
◉ A normal adult heart rate is. Answer: 60-100 beats per minute
◉ A normal adult temperature in Celsius is. Answer: 36-38°C
◉ Blood pressure of 86/50 indicates. Answer: Hypotension
◉ Pain is considered. Answer: Subjective data
◉ Pulse oximetry measures. Answer: Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
◉ Nail polish can affect. Answer: Pulse oximeter accuracy
◉ Orthostatic hypotension occurs when. Answer: BP drops upon
standing
,◉ The most accurate core temperature site is. Answer: Rectal
◉ Tachycardia means heart rate above. Answer: 100 bpm
◉ The Braden Scale assesses risk for. Answer: Pressure injuries
◉ Immobile patients should be repositioned every. Answer: 2 hours
◉ Perineal care for females is cleaned. Answer: Front to back
◉ A bed bath promotes. Answer: Hygiene and circulation
◉ The safest position for eating is. Answer: High Fowler's
◉ Dysphagia increases risk for. Answer: Aspiration
◉ Footdrop is prevented with a. Answer: Footboard
◉ Isometric exercise involves. Answer: Muscle contraction without
movement
, ◉ Isotonic exercise involves. Answer: Muscle contraction with
movement
◉ Proper body mechanics includes. Answer: Wide base of support
◉ Melatonin regulates. Answer: Sleep-wake cycle
◉ REM sleep is associated with. Answer: Dreaming
◉ Older adults often experience. Answer: Fragmented sleep
◉ Insomnia means. Answer: Difficulty falling or staying asleep
◉ Sleep hygiene includes. Answer: Limiting caffeine
◉ Pain threshold is. Answer: Point at which pain is first felt
◉ Pain tolerance is. Answer: Amount of pain one can endure
◉ Nociceptors detect. Answer: Pain stimuli
◉ The first step in pain management is. Answer: Assess pain
