PN 2006 FINAL 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION EXAMS COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ The nurse is preparing a sterile field with several items on it.
Which action should the nurse implement to maintain a sterile field?
a. Flip sterile objects onto the sterile field.
b. Put fluid holders near the edge of the field.
c. Wear sterile gloves to open sterile packs.
d. Open the inner flaps of the sterile packages first..
Answer: b. Put fluid holders near the edge of the field.
◉ The nurse is getting ready to provide a sterile dressing change.
Which nursing action is consistent with principles used to prepare a
sterile field?
a. Identify that items below waist height are contaminated.
b. Use opened packages of dressing supplies within the same shift.
c. Identify that sterile drapes have a 5.08 cm 2-inch contaminated
border.
d. Replace bottle caps if the inside of the cap is not touched..
,Answer: a. Identify that items below waist height are contaminated.
◉ The nurse assists the health care provider during the insertion of
a central venous catheter. Which is the most effective intervention
for the nurse to implement to prevent patient infection?
a. Adhere to the principles of surgical asepsis.
b. Close the door of the sterile procedure room.
c. Sterilize working surfaces for the procedure.
d. Restrict foot traffic into sterile procedure room..
Answer: a. Adhere to the principles of surgical asepsis.
◉ The nurse evaluates the handwashing technique of nursing
assistive personnel (NAP). Which behavior by NAP requires
additional training by the nurse?
a. Rubs sudsy hands for 5 to 10 seconds
b. Uses warm running water and soap
c. Dries the hands from the fingers to the wrists
d. Keeps the hands and forearms below the elbows.
Answer: a. Rubs sudsy hands for 5 to 10 seconds
,◉ While setting up a sterile field for a procedure, the nurse knocks a
linen-wrapped sterile package to the floor. Which reaction allows the
nurse to maintain safe practice?
a. Inspect the package for tears.
b. Brush away the visible debris.
c. Record the procedure as clean.
d. Replace the sterile package..
Answer: d. Replace the sterile package.
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 years old and in
isolation. Which approach should the nurse implement to reduce the
patient's anxiety?
a. Put the child in a room with a locked door.
b. Ask the parents to keep the child in the room.
c. Explain isolation to the child by using a cartoon.
d. Put the mask, gown, and gloves on in view of the child..
Answer: d. Put the mask, gown, and gloves on in view of the child.
◉ The nurse sets up a sterile field and notes several tiny holes in the
sterile drape of the table that served as the wrap for the pack. What
does the nurse do to facilitate completion of the procedure?
, a. Uses a sterile towel to cover the existing holes
b. Replaces the entire sterile field and the supplies
c. Moves the sterile supplies to a replacement drape
d. Avoids using any of the sterile items near the holes.
Answer: b. Replaces the entire sterile field and the supplies
◉ The nurse helps the health care provider get supplies and monitor
the patient during an emergency insertion of a femoral line at the
patient's bedside. Which nursing behavior helps to maintain the
sterile environment?
a. Avoid reaching over the field.
b. Wear a sterile cap and booties.
c. Use sterile examination gloves.
d. Place a face mask on the patient..
Answer: a. Avoid reaching over the field.
◉ The nurse is preparing to put on sterile gloves. What should the
nurse do to begin this procedure?
a. Pull the first glove up and over the nondominant hand.
EVALUATION EXAMS COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ The nurse is preparing a sterile field with several items on it.
Which action should the nurse implement to maintain a sterile field?
a. Flip sterile objects onto the sterile field.
b. Put fluid holders near the edge of the field.
c. Wear sterile gloves to open sterile packs.
d. Open the inner flaps of the sterile packages first..
Answer: b. Put fluid holders near the edge of the field.
◉ The nurse is getting ready to provide a sterile dressing change.
Which nursing action is consistent with principles used to prepare a
sterile field?
a. Identify that items below waist height are contaminated.
b. Use opened packages of dressing supplies within the same shift.
c. Identify that sterile drapes have a 5.08 cm 2-inch contaminated
border.
d. Replace bottle caps if the inside of the cap is not touched..
,Answer: a. Identify that items below waist height are contaminated.
◉ The nurse assists the health care provider during the insertion of
a central venous catheter. Which is the most effective intervention
for the nurse to implement to prevent patient infection?
a. Adhere to the principles of surgical asepsis.
b. Close the door of the sterile procedure room.
c. Sterilize working surfaces for the procedure.
d. Restrict foot traffic into sterile procedure room..
Answer: a. Adhere to the principles of surgical asepsis.
◉ The nurse evaluates the handwashing technique of nursing
assistive personnel (NAP). Which behavior by NAP requires
additional training by the nurse?
a. Rubs sudsy hands for 5 to 10 seconds
b. Uses warm running water and soap
c. Dries the hands from the fingers to the wrists
d. Keeps the hands and forearms below the elbows.
Answer: a. Rubs sudsy hands for 5 to 10 seconds
,◉ While setting up a sterile field for a procedure, the nurse knocks a
linen-wrapped sterile package to the floor. Which reaction allows the
nurse to maintain safe practice?
a. Inspect the package for tears.
b. Brush away the visible debris.
c. Record the procedure as clean.
d. Replace the sterile package..
Answer: d. Replace the sterile package.
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient who is 4 years old and in
isolation. Which approach should the nurse implement to reduce the
patient's anxiety?
a. Put the child in a room with a locked door.
b. Ask the parents to keep the child in the room.
c. Explain isolation to the child by using a cartoon.
d. Put the mask, gown, and gloves on in view of the child..
Answer: d. Put the mask, gown, and gloves on in view of the child.
◉ The nurse sets up a sterile field and notes several tiny holes in the
sterile drape of the table that served as the wrap for the pack. What
does the nurse do to facilitate completion of the procedure?
, a. Uses a sterile towel to cover the existing holes
b. Replaces the entire sterile field and the supplies
c. Moves the sterile supplies to a replacement drape
d. Avoids using any of the sterile items near the holes.
Answer: b. Replaces the entire sterile field and the supplies
◉ The nurse helps the health care provider get supplies and monitor
the patient during an emergency insertion of a femoral line at the
patient's bedside. Which nursing behavior helps to maintain the
sterile environment?
a. Avoid reaching over the field.
b. Wear a sterile cap and booties.
c. Use sterile examination gloves.
d. Place a face mask on the patient..
Answer: a. Avoid reaching over the field.
◉ The nurse is preparing to put on sterile gloves. What should the
nurse do to begin this procedure?
a. Pull the first glove up and over the nondominant hand.
