FUNDAMENTALS |
NURSING STUDY
GUIDE | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS
& RATIONALES
, NSG 3100 EXAM 2
Fundamentals of Nursing · 100+ Questions with
Answers & Rationales
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exam Overview
Safety & Infection Control
Mobility & Immobility
Hygiene & Skin Care
Nutrition & Elimination
Oxygenation & Respiratory Care
Pain Management & Comfort
Wound Care & Pressure Injuries
Conclusion
EXAM OVERVIEW
Course: NSG 3100 – Fundamentals of Nursing
Exam: Exam 2
Topics: Safety & Infection Control, Mobility & Immobility, Hygiene & Skin Care, Nutrition &
Elimination, Oxygenation & Respiratory Care, Pain Management & Comfort, Wound Care &
Pressure Injuries
Format: 100+ Multiple Choice Questions with Answers & Rationales
,SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is on contact precautions. Which of the following actions is
appropriate?
A. Wear a surgical mask when entering the room
B. Wear an N95 respirator when entering the room
C. Wear gloves and a gown when entering the room
D. Place the client in a negative pressure room
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contact precautions require gloves and gown .
2. The nurse is applying a restraint to a client. Which action is correct?
A. Apply the restraint tightly to prevent movement
B. Tie the restraint to the side rail of the bed
C. Obtain a provider's order within 1 hour of application
D. Remove the restraint every 4 hours for 5 minutes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restraints require a provider's order within 1 hour .
3. A client with a latex allergy is being admitted. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Use a rubber tourniquet for blood draw
B. Use latex-free gloves
C. Apply a latex adhesive bandage
D. Use a latex urinary catheter
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Latex allergy requires latex-free supplies .
4. Which of the following is the correct order for donning PPE?
A. Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
B. Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
C. Mask, goggles, gown, gloves
D. Goggles, mask, gloves, gown
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct order is gown, mask, goggles, gloves .
5. A client falls while getting out of bed. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Notify the provider
C. Assess the client for injuries
D. Move the client back to bed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority is to assess the client for injuries
, MOBILITY & IMMOBILITY
6. A nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is most important to prevent a
pressure injury?
A. Reposition the client every 2 hours
B. Massage bony prominences
C. Use a rubber ring to reduce pressure
D. Keep the client in a supine position
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents pressure injuries .
7. Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent thromboembolism in an immobile
client?
A. Apply sequential compression devices (SCDs)
B. Massage the client's legs
C. Keep the client's legs in a dependent position
D. Encourage passive range of motion once daily
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SCDs prevent DVT in immobile clients .
8. A client is learning to use a cane. Which side should the cane be held on?
A. Strong side
B. Weak side
C. Either side
D. In front of the client
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cane should be held on the weak side .
9. A client with right-sided weakness should be walked on which side?
A. The strong side
B. The weak side
C. In front of the client
D. Behind the client
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should walk on the client's weak side to provide support .