NSG 352 EXAM 1 | COMPREHENSIVE NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
When taking off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), which is the correct order? - ANS ✔✔Remove
gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands
Standard precautions include all of the following EXCEPT - ANS ✔✔Wearing an N95 mask for all patients
The CDC estimates that at least one in ____ patients has at least one HAI (Healthcare associated
infection). - ANS ✔✔25
When performing pulse, the nurse should count for 60 seconds in which of the following situations?
Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔When checking using the radial artery for clients with irregular rhythms
When checking using a stethoscope
For infants less than 1 year old
The nurse performs a blood pressure on a client and observes the blood pressure is very low. Which of
the following factors can influence this blood pressure? - ANS ✔✔The blood pressure cuff was too loose
Which of the following is NOT a principle of body mechanics? - ANS ✔✔Perform work with the patient at
the lowest height possible
Which of the following are physiologic manifestations of immobility? Select all that apply. - ANS
✔✔Muscle atrophy and weakness
! Thrombus formation and embolism
Which of the following should the nurse consider when assessing a patient for their risk for falls? Select
all that apply. - ANS ✔✔The patient's medication list
Presence of an IV catheter
Visual acuity
History of previous falls
Which of the following is NOT correct about transferring patients? - ANS ✔✔When lifting a patient
without the use of transfer equipment, the safest way is by grasping the patient's arms and under the
axilla
The nursing student is documenting in a patient's medical record. Which of the following actions would
require follow up from the clinical instructor? Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔The nursing student uses
the phrase "the patient is lonely and frustrated"
! The nursing student uses the abbreviation qhs when referring to a medication the patient takes each
night
What is the most important reason to encourage and assist patients with hygiene? - ANS ✔✔It helps to
prevent hospital acquired infections
Oral care is important because.... - ANS ✔✔It decreases enamel breakdown
, It reduces the risk of gum disease and tooth loss. It reduces the risk of pneumonia
Which of the following are ways to reduce the risk of aspiration while eating? - ANS ✔✔Ensuring the
food and liquid consistency is appropriate
Which is true about basin bathing? - ANS ✔✔When not rinsed properly, soap can dry the skin out. It is
cheaper than disposable cloth bathing
Basins can serve as a reservoir for bacteria
Dry, cracked skin is considered what in the chain of infection? - ANS ✔✔Portal of entry
A nurse obtains an oral temperature of 35.9 on a 70 year old woman before morning change of shift.
which are possible explanations for this reading? - ANS ✔✔time of day, elderly adults may have a lower
baseline temperature reading related to age
a nurse needs to check an ill infants temperature at the pediatricians office. which site would be most
appropriate for this age - ANS ✔✔the temporal artery or forehead
a nursing student is checking an apical pulse on a patient who has just returned from surgery. which of
the following is an important element of this procedure? - ANS ✔✔count the pulse for 60 seconds
A patient has just returned from surgery and upon taking his vital signs, the nurse assess a respiratory
rate of 10 breath per minute. which factor is most likely the cause of this patients decreased respiratory
rate? - ANS ✔✔opioid medication use
A child is exhibiting marked trouble breathing and complains of feeling short of breath. A high-pitched
musical sound is heard on inspiration and expiration. How would the nurse best classify this dyspnea? -
ANS ✔✔wheezing
The nurse needs to take the blood pressure of a new patient recently admitted. the patient has an
ateriovenous fistula in her left lower arm and a right sided mastectomy. which of the following is the
proper technique for the patient - ANS ✔✔left thigh
a patient is postoperative day 1 following prostatectomy surgery. he complains of dizziness on standing
and when checked is found to have a lying blood pressure of 116/84 with a heart rate of 88 and a
standing blood pressure of 98/76 with a heart rate of 110. which advice would be appropriate for this
patient with orthostatic hypotension. - ANS ✔✔you should change positions slowly to prevent dizziness
and falls, you are at risk for falling related to your low fluid volume and low blood pressure, please call
for assistance when you are ready to get out of bed
a nurse is about to assess a patients blood pressure while the patient is out of bed in the chair. which of
the following should be considered in relation to patient position? - ANS ✔✔the nurse should support
the arm even with the fourth costal
a nurse is checking the radial pulse of a patient with renal disease. which of the following should he do
first? - ANS ✔✔place the fingertips of your first two fingers in the groove at the base of the thumb
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
When taking off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), which is the correct order? - ANS ✔✔Remove
gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands
Standard precautions include all of the following EXCEPT - ANS ✔✔Wearing an N95 mask for all patients
The CDC estimates that at least one in ____ patients has at least one HAI (Healthcare associated
infection). - ANS ✔✔25
When performing pulse, the nurse should count for 60 seconds in which of the following situations?
Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔When checking using the radial artery for clients with irregular rhythms
When checking using a stethoscope
For infants less than 1 year old
The nurse performs a blood pressure on a client and observes the blood pressure is very low. Which of
the following factors can influence this blood pressure? - ANS ✔✔The blood pressure cuff was too loose
Which of the following is NOT a principle of body mechanics? - ANS ✔✔Perform work with the patient at
the lowest height possible
Which of the following are physiologic manifestations of immobility? Select all that apply. - ANS
✔✔Muscle atrophy and weakness
! Thrombus formation and embolism
Which of the following should the nurse consider when assessing a patient for their risk for falls? Select
all that apply. - ANS ✔✔The patient's medication list
Presence of an IV catheter
Visual acuity
History of previous falls
Which of the following is NOT correct about transferring patients? - ANS ✔✔When lifting a patient
without the use of transfer equipment, the safest way is by grasping the patient's arms and under the
axilla
The nursing student is documenting in a patient's medical record. Which of the following actions would
require follow up from the clinical instructor? Select all that apply. - ANS ✔✔The nursing student uses
the phrase "the patient is lonely and frustrated"
! The nursing student uses the abbreviation qhs when referring to a medication the patient takes each
night
What is the most important reason to encourage and assist patients with hygiene? - ANS ✔✔It helps to
prevent hospital acquired infections
Oral care is important because.... - ANS ✔✔It decreases enamel breakdown
, It reduces the risk of gum disease and tooth loss. It reduces the risk of pneumonia
Which of the following are ways to reduce the risk of aspiration while eating? - ANS ✔✔Ensuring the
food and liquid consistency is appropriate
Which is true about basin bathing? - ANS ✔✔When not rinsed properly, soap can dry the skin out. It is
cheaper than disposable cloth bathing
Basins can serve as a reservoir for bacteria
Dry, cracked skin is considered what in the chain of infection? - ANS ✔✔Portal of entry
A nurse obtains an oral temperature of 35.9 on a 70 year old woman before morning change of shift.
which are possible explanations for this reading? - ANS ✔✔time of day, elderly adults may have a lower
baseline temperature reading related to age
a nurse needs to check an ill infants temperature at the pediatricians office. which site would be most
appropriate for this age - ANS ✔✔the temporal artery or forehead
a nursing student is checking an apical pulse on a patient who has just returned from surgery. which of
the following is an important element of this procedure? - ANS ✔✔count the pulse for 60 seconds
A patient has just returned from surgery and upon taking his vital signs, the nurse assess a respiratory
rate of 10 breath per minute. which factor is most likely the cause of this patients decreased respiratory
rate? - ANS ✔✔opioid medication use
A child is exhibiting marked trouble breathing and complains of feeling short of breath. A high-pitched
musical sound is heard on inspiration and expiration. How would the nurse best classify this dyspnea? -
ANS ✔✔wheezing
The nurse needs to take the blood pressure of a new patient recently admitted. the patient has an
ateriovenous fistula in her left lower arm and a right sided mastectomy. which of the following is the
proper technique for the patient - ANS ✔✔left thigh
a patient is postoperative day 1 following prostatectomy surgery. he complains of dizziness on standing
and when checked is found to have a lying blood pressure of 116/84 with a heart rate of 88 and a
standing blood pressure of 98/76 with a heart rate of 110. which advice would be appropriate for this
patient with orthostatic hypotension. - ANS ✔✔you should change positions slowly to prevent dizziness
and falls, you are at risk for falling related to your low fluid volume and low blood pressure, please call
for assistance when you are ready to get out of bed
a nurse is about to assess a patients blood pressure while the patient is out of bed in the chair. which of
the following should be considered in relation to patient position? - ANS ✔✔the nurse should support
the arm even with the fourth costal
a nurse is checking the radial pulse of a patient with renal disease. which of the following should he do
first? - ANS ✔✔place the fingertips of your first two fingers in the groove at the base of the thumb
