CLIN APPS FINAL EXAM QUIZ QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | CLINICAL
APPLICATIONS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS, STUDY GUIDE & REVIEW
The CDC monitors for which of the following HAIs?
a. SSI (Surgical Site Infections)
b. All of those listed here (and more)
c. CLABSI (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections)
d. C Diff (Clostridium Difficile) - Correct answer ✔✔ B
Mucous membranes, non-intact skin, the GI, GU or respiratory tract are which link in the Chain
of Infection?
a. Portal of entry
b. Source
c. Infectious agent
d. Susceptible host - Correct answer ✔✔ A
When taking off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), which is the correct order?
a. Remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves, wash hands
b. Wash hands, remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves
c. Remove goggles, mask, gown, gloves, wash hands
d. Remove gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands - Correct answer ✔✔ D
Standard precautions include all of the following EXCEPT
,a. Wearing gowns when the potential of splashing is present
b. Wearing an N95 mask for all patients
c. Wearing gloves when in contact with blood or body fluids
d. Cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment - Correct answer ✔✔ B
The CDC estimates that at least one in ______ patients has at least one HAI (healthcare
associated infection).
a. 2.5
b. 2500
c. 250
d. 25 - Correct answer ✔✔ D
Which of the following is NOT a principle of body mechanics?
a. Use the large muscle groups of the legs whenever possible
b. Perform work with the patient at the lowest height possible
c. Use mechanical lifts or assistance whenever needed
d. Assess the situation before acting - Correct answer ✔✔ B
Which of the following are physiologic manifestations of immobility? Select all that apply.
a. Muscle atrophy and weakness
b. Hypertension
c. Thrombus formation and embolism
, d. Decreased cardiac workload - Correct answer ✔✔ A & C
Which of the following should the nurse consider when assessing a patient for their risk of falls?
Select all that apply.
a. History of previous falls
b. The patient's medication list
c. Visual acuity
d. Presence of an IV catheter - Correct answer ✔✔ ALL
Which of the following is NOT correct about transferring patients?
a. When lifting a patient without the use of transfer equipment, the safest way is by grasping
the patient's arms and under the axilla
b. The use of transfer equipment can minimize back injury for healthcare providers
c. When performing a lateral lift or transfer, the nurse should ensure the height of the transfer
surfaces is the same
d. The use of transfer equipment causes less injury to patients - Correct answer ✔✔ A
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.
a. The nursing student documents the care performed as soon as it takes place.
b. The nursing student uses the abbreviation qhs when referring to a medication the patient
takes each night.
c. The nursing student charts observations that were seen, heard, smelled, or felt.
d. The nursing student uses the phrase "the patient is lonely and frustrated." - Correct answer
✔✔ B & D
APPLICATIONS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS, STUDY GUIDE & REVIEW
The CDC monitors for which of the following HAIs?
a. SSI (Surgical Site Infections)
b. All of those listed here (and more)
c. CLABSI (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections)
d. C Diff (Clostridium Difficile) - Correct answer ✔✔ B
Mucous membranes, non-intact skin, the GI, GU or respiratory tract are which link in the Chain
of Infection?
a. Portal of entry
b. Source
c. Infectious agent
d. Susceptible host - Correct answer ✔✔ A
When taking off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), which is the correct order?
a. Remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves, wash hands
b. Wash hands, remove mask, gown, goggles, gloves
c. Remove goggles, mask, gown, gloves, wash hands
d. Remove gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands - Correct answer ✔✔ D
Standard precautions include all of the following EXCEPT
,a. Wearing gowns when the potential of splashing is present
b. Wearing an N95 mask for all patients
c. Wearing gloves when in contact with blood or body fluids
d. Cleaning and disinfecting patient care equipment - Correct answer ✔✔ B
The CDC estimates that at least one in ______ patients has at least one HAI (healthcare
associated infection).
a. 2.5
b. 2500
c. 250
d. 25 - Correct answer ✔✔ D
Which of the following is NOT a principle of body mechanics?
a. Use the large muscle groups of the legs whenever possible
b. Perform work with the patient at the lowest height possible
c. Use mechanical lifts or assistance whenever needed
d. Assess the situation before acting - Correct answer ✔✔ B
Which of the following are physiologic manifestations of immobility? Select all that apply.
a. Muscle atrophy and weakness
b. Hypertension
c. Thrombus formation and embolism
, d. Decreased cardiac workload - Correct answer ✔✔ A & C
Which of the following should the nurse consider when assessing a patient for their risk of falls?
Select all that apply.
a. History of previous falls
b. The patient's medication list
c. Visual acuity
d. Presence of an IV catheter - Correct answer ✔✔ ALL
Which of the following is NOT correct about transferring patients?
a. When lifting a patient without the use of transfer equipment, the safest way is by grasping
the patient's arms and under the axilla
b. The use of transfer equipment can minimize back injury for healthcare providers
c. When performing a lateral lift or transfer, the nurse should ensure the height of the transfer
surfaces is the same
d. The use of transfer equipment causes less injury to patients - Correct answer ✔✔ A
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.
a. The nursing student documents the care performed as soon as it takes place.
b. The nursing student uses the abbreviation qhs when referring to a medication the patient
takes each night.
c. The nursing student charts observations that were seen, heard, smelled, or felt.
d. The nursing student uses the phrase "the patient is lonely and frustrated." - Correct answer
✔✔ B & D
