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1. What is the first step a nurse should take before applying a protective
moisturizer?
Clean the area
Soak the area in normal saline solution
Apply a diluted hydrogen peroxide and water mixture
Wash the area with an astringent
2. Describe why changing soiled dressings is crucial in infection control within
nursing practices.
Changing soiled dressings is only necessary if the patient complains of
pain.
Changing soiled dressings is only done in surgical settings.
Changing soiled dressings is unrelated to infection control.
Changing soiled dressings prevents the buildup of pathogens and
reduces the risk of infection.
3. What is the correct distance to leave between the tip of the penis and the
end of the condom catheter?
1- to 2-cm
0- to 1-cm
5- to 10-cm
2.5- to 5-cm
,4. What type of sedation is typically used during a colonoscopy?
No sedation
General anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Light sedation
5. The client tells the nurse that "blowing into this tube thing (incentive
spirometer) is ridiculous waste of time." The nurse explains that the primary
purpose of the therapy is to do which of the following?
Increase pulmonary circulation
Stimulate the cough reflex
Directly remove excess secretions from the lungs
Promote lung expansion
6. What is the primary mode of transmission for the varicella-zoster virus that
causes chickenpox?
It is carried by a vector organism.
It is transmitted through contaminated food.
It is carried though the air in droplets after sneezing or coughing.
It is acquired through contact with contaminated objects.
7. Which of the following constitutes a break in sterile technique while
preparing a sterile field for a dressing change?
Pouring out a small amount of solution (15 to 30 ml) before pouring
the solution into a sterile container
Using sterile forceps, rather than sterile gloves, to handle a sterile item
Touching the outside wrapper of sterilized material without sterile
, gloves
Placing a sterile object on the edge of the sterile field
8. In a clinical scenario where a patient exhibits diaphoresis and reports acute
pain, what should the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Monitoring the patient's blood pressure for hypotension
Assessing the patient's pain level and potential causes of the
diaphoresis
Encouraging the patient to drink fluids to reduce sweating
Documenting the patient's diaphoresis without further assessment
9. Describe how smoking impacts the body's ability to heal wounds.
Smoking enhances blood flow to wounds, promoting faster healing.
Smoking reduces the amount of functional hemoglobin in the blood,
which impairs oxygen delivery to tissues and slows down the healing
process.
Smoking increases the body's ability to synthesize proteins necessary
for healing.
Smoking has no significant impact on wound healing.
10. In which way does smoking impair wound healing?
Smoking leads to vasoconstriction and can lead to ischemia of
tissues
Smoking has no effect on wound healing
Smoking promotes the growth and development of new blood
vessels to form.
Smoking leads to vasodilation and can lead to ischemia of tissues
, 11. A nurse is working with an older adult patient in an extended care facility.
While turning the patient, the nurse notices that there is a reddened area on
the patient's coccyx. The nurse implements skin care that includes
Washing the area with an astringent and painting it with povidone-
iodine solution
Cleaning the area with mild soap, drying, and applying a protective
moisturizer
Soaking the area with normal saline
Applying a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide and water and using
a heat lamp to dry the area
12. Describe why inserting an intravenous catheter is considered a surgical
aseptic technique compared to other options listed.
Disposing of syringes in puncture-proof containers is for safety, not
aseptic technique.
Washing hands before changing a dressing is important but does not
involve surgical asepsis.
Inserting an intravenous catheter requires maintaining a sterile field
to prevent infection.
Placing soiled linen in moisture-resistant bags is for waste
management, not asepsis.
13. The nurse is providing care to a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion.
Ten minutes after the infusion is initiated, the patient reports a headache.
Upon further assessment, the nurse notes that the patient is experiencing
dyspnea and feels warm to the touch. What is the priority nursing action by
the nurse?
Stop the transfusion
Prepare for a full resuscitation
Verified solutions |Questions with Correct Answers 2026
latest update!!
1. What is the first step a nurse should take before applying a protective
moisturizer?
Clean the area
Soak the area in normal saline solution
Apply a diluted hydrogen peroxide and water mixture
Wash the area with an astringent
2. Describe why changing soiled dressings is crucial in infection control within
nursing practices.
Changing soiled dressings is only necessary if the patient complains of
pain.
Changing soiled dressings is only done in surgical settings.
Changing soiled dressings is unrelated to infection control.
Changing soiled dressings prevents the buildup of pathogens and
reduces the risk of infection.
3. What is the correct distance to leave between the tip of the penis and the
end of the condom catheter?
1- to 2-cm
0- to 1-cm
5- to 10-cm
2.5- to 5-cm
,4. What type of sedation is typically used during a colonoscopy?
No sedation
General anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Light sedation
5. The client tells the nurse that "blowing into this tube thing (incentive
spirometer) is ridiculous waste of time." The nurse explains that the primary
purpose of the therapy is to do which of the following?
Increase pulmonary circulation
Stimulate the cough reflex
Directly remove excess secretions from the lungs
Promote lung expansion
6. What is the primary mode of transmission for the varicella-zoster virus that
causes chickenpox?
It is carried by a vector organism.
It is transmitted through contaminated food.
It is carried though the air in droplets after sneezing or coughing.
It is acquired through contact with contaminated objects.
7. Which of the following constitutes a break in sterile technique while
preparing a sterile field for a dressing change?
Pouring out a small amount of solution (15 to 30 ml) before pouring
the solution into a sterile container
Using sterile forceps, rather than sterile gloves, to handle a sterile item
Touching the outside wrapper of sterilized material without sterile
, gloves
Placing a sterile object on the edge of the sterile field
8. In a clinical scenario where a patient exhibits diaphoresis and reports acute
pain, what should the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Monitoring the patient's blood pressure for hypotension
Assessing the patient's pain level and potential causes of the
diaphoresis
Encouraging the patient to drink fluids to reduce sweating
Documenting the patient's diaphoresis without further assessment
9. Describe how smoking impacts the body's ability to heal wounds.
Smoking enhances blood flow to wounds, promoting faster healing.
Smoking reduces the amount of functional hemoglobin in the blood,
which impairs oxygen delivery to tissues and slows down the healing
process.
Smoking increases the body's ability to synthesize proteins necessary
for healing.
Smoking has no significant impact on wound healing.
10. In which way does smoking impair wound healing?
Smoking leads to vasoconstriction and can lead to ischemia of
tissues
Smoking has no effect on wound healing
Smoking promotes the growth and development of new blood
vessels to form.
Smoking leads to vasodilation and can lead to ischemia of tissues
, 11. A nurse is working with an older adult patient in an extended care facility.
While turning the patient, the nurse notices that there is a reddened area on
the patient's coccyx. The nurse implements skin care that includes
Washing the area with an astringent and painting it with povidone-
iodine solution
Cleaning the area with mild soap, drying, and applying a protective
moisturizer
Soaking the area with normal saline
Applying a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide and water and using
a heat lamp to dry the area
12. Describe why inserting an intravenous catheter is considered a surgical
aseptic technique compared to other options listed.
Disposing of syringes in puncture-proof containers is for safety, not
aseptic technique.
Washing hands before changing a dressing is important but does not
involve surgical asepsis.
Inserting an intravenous catheter requires maintaining a sterile field
to prevent infection.
Placing soiled linen in moisture-resistant bags is for waste
management, not asepsis.
13. The nurse is providing care to a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion.
Ten minutes after the infusion is initiated, the patient reports a headache.
Upon further assessment, the nurse notes that the patient is experiencing
dyspnea and feels warm to the touch. What is the priority nursing action by
the nurse?
Stop the transfusion
Prepare for a full resuscitation
