RNSG 1413 Exam 1 Adaptive Quizzes (New
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
100% Correct (Verified Solutions) - {Grade
A}
Which action increases the risk of contamination while applying a sterile gown? -
Correct answer Lifting the gown upward and stepping forward near the table
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a patient diagnosed with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which statement made by the patient would indicate
effective teaching? - Correct answer 'The virus can be spread to another person by
contact with body fluids.'
Which are used to secure an abdominal binder? - Correct answer Velcro strips
On assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has bad breath. Which condition should
the nurse document? - Correct answer Halitosis
,Which nursing intervention is represented in the figure? - Correct answer Cleaning
under the fingernails
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old patient with acne. Which instructions should be
included when teaching skin care to the patient? Select all that apply. - Correct answer
Avoid squeezing the acne.
Use prescribed topical applications.
Eliminate foods that aggravate the condition from diet.
Which patient may require a pulsatile high-pressure lavage for wound irrigation? -
Correct answer A patient who has a necrotic wound
A patient who was admitted to the hospital receives a red-color wristband for
identification purposes. What is the significance of the wristband? - Correct answer
The patient has allergies.
,Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient who is at risk for skin
breakdown due to poor dietary intake? - Correct answer Consult a dietician for
nutritional assessment
Which factor increases the risk of wound infection? - Correct answer Reduced local
tissue defenses
The nurse asks the nursing assistive person (NAP) to clean a patient who has been
incontinent of urine. Several minutes later the nurse passes the open door of the room
and sees the NAP changing the patient's gown and linen. Which requires the nurse's
immediate attention? - Correct answer Room door is open to the hallway.
A nurse performs hand hygiene before providing direct patient care. Which action
made by the nurse may cause an infection? - Correct answer Wearing rings on both
hands
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a respiratory infection. The nurse
understands that an infection occurs in a cycle and involves several elements. What
, are the elements in the chain of infection? Select all that apply. - Correct answer An
infectious agent
The source of pathogen growth
A susceptible host
Which disease requires contact precautions? - Correct answer Scabies
During an evaluation of a patient with elastic bandages, the nurse observes signs of
impaired circulation in the surrounding area. What should be the nurse's priority
action? - Correct answer Release the bandage
Which instruction should the registered nurse give to the nursing assistant who is
providing a complete bed bath to a patient? - Correct answer Avoid massaging the
reddened area under the skin folds
Which task related to use of patient restraints can be delegated to nursing assistive
personnel (NAP)? - Correct answer Checking on a restraint
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
100% Correct (Verified Solutions) - {Grade
A}
Which action increases the risk of contamination while applying a sterile gown? -
Correct answer Lifting the gown upward and stepping forward near the table
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a patient diagnosed with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which statement made by the patient would indicate
effective teaching? - Correct answer 'The virus can be spread to another person by
contact with body fluids.'
Which are used to secure an abdominal binder? - Correct answer Velcro strips
On assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has bad breath. Which condition should
the nurse document? - Correct answer Halitosis
,Which nursing intervention is represented in the figure? - Correct answer Cleaning
under the fingernails
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old patient with acne. Which instructions should be
included when teaching skin care to the patient? Select all that apply. - Correct answer
Avoid squeezing the acne.
Use prescribed topical applications.
Eliminate foods that aggravate the condition from diet.
Which patient may require a pulsatile high-pressure lavage for wound irrigation? -
Correct answer A patient who has a necrotic wound
A patient who was admitted to the hospital receives a red-color wristband for
identification purposes. What is the significance of the wristband? - Correct answer
The patient has allergies.
,Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient who is at risk for skin
breakdown due to poor dietary intake? - Correct answer Consult a dietician for
nutritional assessment
Which factor increases the risk of wound infection? - Correct answer Reduced local
tissue defenses
The nurse asks the nursing assistive person (NAP) to clean a patient who has been
incontinent of urine. Several minutes later the nurse passes the open door of the room
and sees the NAP changing the patient's gown and linen. Which requires the nurse's
immediate attention? - Correct answer Room door is open to the hallway.
A nurse performs hand hygiene before providing direct patient care. Which action
made by the nurse may cause an infection? - Correct answer Wearing rings on both
hands
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a respiratory infection. The nurse
understands that an infection occurs in a cycle and involves several elements. What
, are the elements in the chain of infection? Select all that apply. - Correct answer An
infectious agent
The source of pathogen growth
A susceptible host
Which disease requires contact precautions? - Correct answer Scabies
During an evaluation of a patient with elastic bandages, the nurse observes signs of
impaired circulation in the surrounding area. What should be the nurse's priority
action? - Correct answer Release the bandage
Which instruction should the registered nurse give to the nursing assistant who is
providing a complete bed bath to a patient? - Correct answer Avoid massaging the
reddened area under the skin folds
Which task related to use of patient restraints can be delegated to nursing assistive
personnel (NAP)? - Correct answer Checking on a restraint
