NP1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
1. What is the purpose of performing hand hygiene?: to prevent the spread ofinfection
2. When is it appropriate to use an alcohol-based hand rub to perform handhygiene?: If the
hands are not visibly soiled
3. When washing the hands with soap and water, how long should nursewash hands?: for at
least 15 to 20 seconds.
4. When using soap and water to perform hand hygiene, how much soapshould the nursing
assistant use?: About 1 teaspoon
5. As part of performing hand hygiene, how should the nursing assistant drythe hands?: Use
clean, dry paper towels.
6. What is the primary reason for performing perineal care on a male patientwith
incontinence?: To reduce the risk of skin breakdown in the patient's genital and perineal area
7. why is perineal care important?: to prevent infections and skin irritations - fungus can
grow around the perineal area which can lead to infections; additionallyit can help prevent
urinary tract infections
8. which position would a female patient need to be in for perineal care?: dor-sal recumbent
9. How do we promote infection control when performing perineal care on afemale patient?:
cleansing the labia from the pubic area toward the rectum
10. why is it important to provide oral care on a patient who is unconscious?-
: to prevent the risk of oral cavity alterations and to manage the risk of the infectiondue to
increased plaque formation and change in flora of the oral cavity.
11. what equipment should we use for proper oral hygiene of a patient?: - softbristle tooth
brush
- nonabrasive fluoride toothpaste
- tongue depressor
- water glass (with water) OR mouth rise (antiseptic)
- moisturizing lubricant for lips
- emesis basin
- face towel
- clean gloves
- linen bag
12. what angle do we hold the tooth brush for oral hygiene?: 45 degree angleto the gum line
13. how long does patient need to rinse mouth with water or antiseptic mouthwas?: 30
, seconds then spit + rinse
14. what are the benefits of oral hygiene for patients?: prevents and controls plaque-
associated oral diseases and it also massages gums and relieves discomfortresulting from
unpleasant odors and tastes
15. What is a complete bed bath?: bath administered to a totally dependent patientin bed
16. what is a partial bed bath: consists of bathing only body parts that would causediscomfort if
left unbathed
17. For a bed bath: the nurse has washed a patient's arms. Which area shouldthe nurse wash
next?: hands
18. The nurse is preparing to make an occupied bed for a patient who is onaspiration
precautions. What will the nurse do to ensure the safety of this patient during the bed change?:
Keep the head of the bed no lower than a
30-degree angle.
19. The nurse is changing the bed linen of a patient on bed rest. When the nurse is ready to
make the other side of the bed, what will the nurse do beforehaving the patient turn onto the
side that has already been made?: raise the side rails
20. When we are collecting information about a patient, their family, or theircommunity,
which part of the nursing process are we using?: assessment
21. we the information we collect to avoid making incorrect inferences: -
validate
22. When we are responding to a patient with "all right" or "go on" or "uh-huh"we are
demonstrating what?: back channeling
23. Why do we use back channeling when communicating with patients?: to show that you
are listening and interested which encourages the patient to providedetails
24. the following is an example of what?
"Does your hand hurt?"
"Are you feeling short of breath?"
"Is this happening often?": closed-ended questions
25. What is the purpose of closed-ended questions?: direct questions are not ideal when you
want a patient to be thorough in description / reveals details neededto identify specific
problems accurately and fully.
26. Is a patient centered interview comprehensive or problem focused?: Com-prehensive
27. In what part of the nursing process do we gather data and recognizecues?: Assessment
1. What is the purpose of performing hand hygiene?: to prevent the spread ofinfection
2. When is it appropriate to use an alcohol-based hand rub to perform handhygiene?: If the
hands are not visibly soiled
3. When washing the hands with soap and water, how long should nursewash hands?: for at
least 15 to 20 seconds.
4. When using soap and water to perform hand hygiene, how much soapshould the nursing
assistant use?: About 1 teaspoon
5. As part of performing hand hygiene, how should the nursing assistant drythe hands?: Use
clean, dry paper towels.
6. What is the primary reason for performing perineal care on a male patientwith
incontinence?: To reduce the risk of skin breakdown in the patient's genital and perineal area
7. why is perineal care important?: to prevent infections and skin irritations - fungus can
grow around the perineal area which can lead to infections; additionallyit can help prevent
urinary tract infections
8. which position would a female patient need to be in for perineal care?: dor-sal recumbent
9. How do we promote infection control when performing perineal care on afemale patient?:
cleansing the labia from the pubic area toward the rectum
10. why is it important to provide oral care on a patient who is unconscious?-
: to prevent the risk of oral cavity alterations and to manage the risk of the infectiondue to
increased plaque formation and change in flora of the oral cavity.
11. what equipment should we use for proper oral hygiene of a patient?: - softbristle tooth
brush
- nonabrasive fluoride toothpaste
- tongue depressor
- water glass (with water) OR mouth rise (antiseptic)
- moisturizing lubricant for lips
- emesis basin
- face towel
- clean gloves
- linen bag
12. what angle do we hold the tooth brush for oral hygiene?: 45 degree angleto the gum line
13. how long does patient need to rinse mouth with water or antiseptic mouthwas?: 30
, seconds then spit + rinse
14. what are the benefits of oral hygiene for patients?: prevents and controls plaque-
associated oral diseases and it also massages gums and relieves discomfortresulting from
unpleasant odors and tastes
15. What is a complete bed bath?: bath administered to a totally dependent patientin bed
16. what is a partial bed bath: consists of bathing only body parts that would causediscomfort if
left unbathed
17. For a bed bath: the nurse has washed a patient's arms. Which area shouldthe nurse wash
next?: hands
18. The nurse is preparing to make an occupied bed for a patient who is onaspiration
precautions. What will the nurse do to ensure the safety of this patient during the bed change?:
Keep the head of the bed no lower than a
30-degree angle.
19. The nurse is changing the bed linen of a patient on bed rest. When the nurse is ready to
make the other side of the bed, what will the nurse do beforehaving the patient turn onto the
side that has already been made?: raise the side rails
20. When we are collecting information about a patient, their family, or theircommunity,
which part of the nursing process are we using?: assessment
21. we the information we collect to avoid making incorrect inferences: -
validate
22. When we are responding to a patient with "all right" or "go on" or "uh-huh"we are
demonstrating what?: back channeling
23. Why do we use back channeling when communicating with patients?: to show that you
are listening and interested which encourages the patient to providedetails
24. the following is an example of what?
"Does your hand hurt?"
"Are you feeling short of breath?"
"Is this happening often?": closed-ended questions
25. What is the purpose of closed-ended questions?: direct questions are not ideal when you
want a patient to be thorough in description / reveals details neededto identify specific
problems accurately and fully.
26. Is a patient centered interview comprehensive or problem focused?: Com-prehensive
27. In what part of the nursing process do we gather data and recognizecues?: Assessment
