NURS 310 Exam 1 ATI And Sherpath Questions
With Correct Answers
Which process uses moist heat to sterilize heat-tolerant surgical instruments?
A. Autoclave
B. Boiling water
C. Chemical Sterilants
D. Ethylene oxide (ETO) gas - ANSWER A
Which developmental stage results in increasingly active sebaceous glands and
may require more frequent bathing?
A. Adult
B. Toddler
C. Neonate
D. Adolescent - ANSWER D
Which group of patients is most at risk of severe injuries related to falls?
A. Adolescents
B. Older adults
C. Toddlers
D. Young children - ANSWER B
Which diagnosis type is a category of nursing diagnoses according to NANDA
International (NANDA-I)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all may be correct.
A. Health promotion
B. Chronic
C. Problem-focused
D. Acute
E. Risk - ANSWER A. Health promotion, C. Problem-focused, and E. Risk.
Which category of sources of error may occur in the nursing diagnostic
process? Select all that apply, one, some or all may be correct.
A. Interpreting
B. Evaluating
C. Clustering
D. Collecting
,E Implementing - ANSWER A. Interpreting, C. Clustering, and D. Collecting.
Which glands are known to become inflamed in acne?
A Sweat
B Sebaceous
C Pituitary gland
D Thyroid - ANSWER Sebaceous
Which term is used to describe an infection that can be transmitted directly from
one person to another?
A. Susceptible host
B. Communicable disease
C. Symptomatic disease
D. Reservoir - ANSWER B
Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient who experiences
impaired oral mucous membranes due to malnutrition?
A. "Use bland rinses"
B. "Consult a dietitian."
C. "Use unwaxed floss"
D. "Limit your diet to soft foods." - ANSWER B. "Consult a dietitian."
Which type of nursing interventions are ordered by the healthcare provider and
are based on the providers choice for managing the medical diagnosis of the
patient?
A. Collaborative
B. Interdependent
C. Dependent
D. Independent - ANSWER C
Which nursing diagnosis is an example of a health promotion diagnosis?
A. Risk for unstable blood pressure
B. Acute pain
C. Readiness for enhanced relationship
D Impaired urination - ANSWER C. Readiness for enhanced relationship
Which nursing diagnosis is an example of a health promotion diagnosis?
A Risk for unstable blood pressure
B Acute pain
C Readiness for enhanced relationship
,D Impaired urination - ANSWER C
What action would the nurse take as part of the evaluation process when
delivering care?
A Perform treatment to enhance patient outcomes
B Recognize unmet outcomes
C Choose interventions that are evidence based
D Use up-to-date approaches for delivering person-centered care - ANSWER B
Which mineral supplement is likely to be added to a patient's medication
regimen to manage osteoporosis following a fall resulting in a femur fracture?
A Zinc
B Calcium
C Sodium
D Iron - ANSWER B
Which axis of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Refers
to a manner or method of accomplishing an intervention?
A. Focus
B. Judgement
C. Action
D. Means - ANSWER Means
Which condition would the nurse document after finding that the patient has bad
breath?
A. Halitosis
B. Gingivitis
C. Glossitis
D. Mucositis - ANSWER A
Which term denotes the level of prevention that applies to the nurse
administering a vaccine to an infant?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Rehabilitation - ANSWER A
Which statement describes a health promotion diagnosis, according to NANDA?
A. Identifies a person's readiness to enhance specific health behaviors for well-
being
, B. Details human responses to health conditions that exist in an individual or
community
C. Discusses human responses to health conditions that exist in an individual or
community
D. Associates a potential response to the health problem and can change by
using specific nursing interventions - ANSWER A
Which minimum amount of time is required for a prewash of the hands at the
beginning of the nurse's shift to remove debris and superficial microorganisms?
A. 15 Seconds
B. 30 Seconds
C. 60 Seconds
D. 90 Seconds - ANSWER A
Which instrument requires surface disinfection?
A. Endoscope
B. Cardiac catheter
C. Urinary catheter
D. Blood pressure cuff - ANSWER D
Which type of nursing intervention is an interdependent intervention?
A. Secondary
B. Collaborative
C. Nurse-initiated
D. Health care provider-initiated - ANSWER B
Which step would a nurse perform first when using the scientific method to
conduct research?
A. Collect data
B. Identify the problem
C. Evaluate results
D. Formulate a hypothesis - ANSWER B
Which action by the caregiver performing foot care on an older patient may lead
to decreased peripheral circulation?
A. Using oval corn pads
B. Applying adhesive tape
C. Cutting corns with a razor blade
D. Applying liquid preparations to remove corns - ANSWER A
With Correct Answers
Which process uses moist heat to sterilize heat-tolerant surgical instruments?
A. Autoclave
B. Boiling water
C. Chemical Sterilants
D. Ethylene oxide (ETO) gas - ANSWER A
Which developmental stage results in increasingly active sebaceous glands and
may require more frequent bathing?
A. Adult
B. Toddler
C. Neonate
D. Adolescent - ANSWER D
Which group of patients is most at risk of severe injuries related to falls?
A. Adolescents
B. Older adults
C. Toddlers
D. Young children - ANSWER B
Which diagnosis type is a category of nursing diagnoses according to NANDA
International (NANDA-I)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all may be correct.
A. Health promotion
B. Chronic
C. Problem-focused
D. Acute
E. Risk - ANSWER A. Health promotion, C. Problem-focused, and E. Risk.
Which category of sources of error may occur in the nursing diagnostic
process? Select all that apply, one, some or all may be correct.
A. Interpreting
B. Evaluating
C. Clustering
D. Collecting
,E Implementing - ANSWER A. Interpreting, C. Clustering, and D. Collecting.
Which glands are known to become inflamed in acne?
A Sweat
B Sebaceous
C Pituitary gland
D Thyroid - ANSWER Sebaceous
Which term is used to describe an infection that can be transmitted directly from
one person to another?
A. Susceptible host
B. Communicable disease
C. Symptomatic disease
D. Reservoir - ANSWER B
Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient who experiences
impaired oral mucous membranes due to malnutrition?
A. "Use bland rinses"
B. "Consult a dietitian."
C. "Use unwaxed floss"
D. "Limit your diet to soft foods." - ANSWER B. "Consult a dietitian."
Which type of nursing interventions are ordered by the healthcare provider and
are based on the providers choice for managing the medical diagnosis of the
patient?
A. Collaborative
B. Interdependent
C. Dependent
D. Independent - ANSWER C
Which nursing diagnosis is an example of a health promotion diagnosis?
A. Risk for unstable blood pressure
B. Acute pain
C. Readiness for enhanced relationship
D Impaired urination - ANSWER C. Readiness for enhanced relationship
Which nursing diagnosis is an example of a health promotion diagnosis?
A Risk for unstable blood pressure
B Acute pain
C Readiness for enhanced relationship
,D Impaired urination - ANSWER C
What action would the nurse take as part of the evaluation process when
delivering care?
A Perform treatment to enhance patient outcomes
B Recognize unmet outcomes
C Choose interventions that are evidence based
D Use up-to-date approaches for delivering person-centered care - ANSWER B
Which mineral supplement is likely to be added to a patient's medication
regimen to manage osteoporosis following a fall resulting in a femur fracture?
A Zinc
B Calcium
C Sodium
D Iron - ANSWER B
Which axis of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Refers
to a manner or method of accomplishing an intervention?
A. Focus
B. Judgement
C. Action
D. Means - ANSWER Means
Which condition would the nurse document after finding that the patient has bad
breath?
A. Halitosis
B. Gingivitis
C. Glossitis
D. Mucositis - ANSWER A
Which term denotes the level of prevention that applies to the nurse
administering a vaccine to an infant?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Rehabilitation - ANSWER A
Which statement describes a health promotion diagnosis, according to NANDA?
A. Identifies a person's readiness to enhance specific health behaviors for well-
being
, B. Details human responses to health conditions that exist in an individual or
community
C. Discusses human responses to health conditions that exist in an individual or
community
D. Associates a potential response to the health problem and can change by
using specific nursing interventions - ANSWER A
Which minimum amount of time is required for a prewash of the hands at the
beginning of the nurse's shift to remove debris and superficial microorganisms?
A. 15 Seconds
B. 30 Seconds
C. 60 Seconds
D. 90 Seconds - ANSWER A
Which instrument requires surface disinfection?
A. Endoscope
B. Cardiac catheter
C. Urinary catheter
D. Blood pressure cuff - ANSWER D
Which type of nursing intervention is an interdependent intervention?
A. Secondary
B. Collaborative
C. Nurse-initiated
D. Health care provider-initiated - ANSWER B
Which step would a nurse perform first when using the scientific method to
conduct research?
A. Collect data
B. Identify the problem
C. Evaluate results
D. Formulate a hypothesis - ANSWER B
Which action by the caregiver performing foot care on an older patient may lead
to decreased peripheral circulation?
A. Using oval corn pads
B. Applying adhesive tape
C. Cutting corns with a razor blade
D. Applying liquid preparations to remove corns - ANSWER A
