NSG 352 quiz UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The CDC monitors for which of the following HAIs
a. SSI (Surgical Site Infections)
b. All of those listed here (and more)
c. C Diff (Clostridium Difficile)
d. CLABS (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections - CORRECT ANSWER -b
Mucous membranes, non-intact skin, the GI, GU or respiratory tract are which link in the Chain of
Infection?
a. Source
b. Infectious agent
c. Portal of entry
d. Susceptible host - CORRECT ANSWER -c
When taking off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), which is the correct order?
a. Remove gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands
b. wash hands, remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves
c. Remove goggles, mask, gown, gloves, wash hands
d. Remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves, wash hands - CORRECT ANSWER -a
Standard precautions include all of the following EXCEPT
a. Wearing gloves when in contact with blood or body fluids
b. Wearing an N95 mask for all patients
c. Cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment
d. Wearing gowns when the potential of splashing is present - CORRECT ANSWER -b
The CDC estimates that at least one in ____ patients has at least one HAI (Healthcare associated
infection).
, a. 2500
b. 250
c. 2.5
d. 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -d
Which of the following is NOT a principle of body mechanics?
a. Assess the situation before acting
b. Use mechanical lifts or assistance whenever needed
c. Perform work with the patient at the lowest height possible
d. Use the large muscle groups of the legs whenever possible - CORRECT ANSWER -c
Which of the following are physiologic manifestations of immobility? Select all that apply.
a. Thrombus formation and embolism
b. Hypertension
c. Muscle atrophy and weakness
d. Decreased cardiac workload - CORRECT ANSWER -a, c
Which of the following should the nurse consider when assessing a patient for their risk for falls? Select
all that apply.
a. History of previous falls
b. The patient's medication list
c. Visual acuity
d. Presence of an IV catheter - CORRECT ANSWER -a, b, c, d
Which of the following is NOT correct about transferring patients?
a. When performing a lateral lift or transfer, the nurse should ensure the height of the transfer surfaces is
the same
b. The use of transfer equipment can minimize back injury for healthcare providers
c. When lifting a patient without the use of transfer equipment, the safest way is by grasping the patient's
arms and under the axilla
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The CDC monitors for which of the following HAIs
a. SSI (Surgical Site Infections)
b. All of those listed here (and more)
c. C Diff (Clostridium Difficile)
d. CLABS (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections - CORRECT ANSWER -b
Mucous membranes, non-intact skin, the GI, GU or respiratory tract are which link in the Chain of
Infection?
a. Source
b. Infectious agent
c. Portal of entry
d. Susceptible host - CORRECT ANSWER -c
When taking off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), which is the correct order?
a. Remove gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands
b. wash hands, remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves
c. Remove goggles, mask, gown, gloves, wash hands
d. Remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves, wash hands - CORRECT ANSWER -a
Standard precautions include all of the following EXCEPT
a. Wearing gloves when in contact with blood or body fluids
b. Wearing an N95 mask for all patients
c. Cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment
d. Wearing gowns when the potential of splashing is present - CORRECT ANSWER -b
The CDC estimates that at least one in ____ patients has at least one HAI (Healthcare associated
infection).
, a. 2500
b. 250
c. 2.5
d. 25 - CORRECT ANSWER -d
Which of the following is NOT a principle of body mechanics?
a. Assess the situation before acting
b. Use mechanical lifts or assistance whenever needed
c. Perform work with the patient at the lowest height possible
d. Use the large muscle groups of the legs whenever possible - CORRECT ANSWER -c
Which of the following are physiologic manifestations of immobility? Select all that apply.
a. Thrombus formation and embolism
b. Hypertension
c. Muscle atrophy and weakness
d. Decreased cardiac workload - CORRECT ANSWER -a, c
Which of the following should the nurse consider when assessing a patient for their risk for falls? Select
all that apply.
a. History of previous falls
b. The patient's medication list
c. Visual acuity
d. Presence of an IV catheter - CORRECT ANSWER -a, b, c, d
Which of the following is NOT correct about transferring patients?
a. When performing a lateral lift or transfer, the nurse should ensure the height of the transfer surfaces is
the same
b. The use of transfer equipment can minimize back injury for healthcare providers
c. When lifting a patient without the use of transfer equipment, the safest way is by grasping the patient's
arms and under the axilla
