CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE BY GLYNDA
DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK 2025
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, CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE:
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 200 FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
1. What is the safest position to place a conscious patient to optimize lung expansion?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s supports full diaphragmatic expansion.
2. A wound with slough and necrosis is in which phase of healing?
A. Hemostasis
B. Inflammatory
C. Proliferative
D. Maturation
Answer: B
Rationale: The inflammatory phase includes removal of dead tissue.
3. The correct angle for a subcutaneous injection is 15 degrees.
Answer: False
Rationale: Subcutaneous injections are given at 45–90°, depending on the patient.
4. Which action should a nurse take first if a patient begins to fall while ambulating?
A. Grab them tightly
B. Ease them to the floor
C. Push them toward the wall
D. Call for help
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,Answer: B
Rationale: Controlled descent minimizes injury to the patient and staff.
5. Which oxygen device delivers the most precise FiO₂ for COPD patients?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Non-rebreather mask
C. Venturi mask
D. Simple mask
Answer: C
Rationale: Venturi masks deliver specific oxygen concentrations ideal for COPD.
6. Gloves must be worn when giving oral medications.
Answer: False
Rationale: Not required unless contact with fluids is likely.
7. Which of the following best describes a Penrose drain?
A. A vacuum-sealed system
B. A flat, open drainage tube
C. A closed suction device
D. An implantable port
Answer: B
Rationale: Penrose drains allow passive drainage by gravity.
8. Charting by exception means documenting only abnormal findings.
Answer: True
Rationale: Routine findings are omitted; only deviations are charted.
9. Which is a sign of wound infection?
A. Serous drainage
B. Pale granulation tissue
C. Purulent discharge
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, D. Minimal erythema
Answer: C
Rationale: Purulent fluid is thick, foul-smelling, and indicates infection.
10. What is the normal oxygen saturation range for a healthy adult?
A. 85–90%
B. 90–94%
C. 95–100%
D. 100–105%
Answer: C
Rationale: Healthy SpO₂ ranges from 95–100%.
11. The balloon of a Foley catheter anchors it in the bladder.
Answer: True
Rationale: This keeps the catheter from slipping out.
12. What is the best nursing action if a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
A. Discard the dose
B. Administer it later
C. Document and notify the provider
D. Coerce the patient
Answer: C
Rationale: Refusals must be documented and reported.
13. Tympanic thermometers are ideal for infants under 6 months.
Answer: False
Rationale: Their ear canals are too narrow for accurate readings.
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DOYLE AND JODIE MCCUTCHEON (BCCAMPUS) 10th EDITION 2025
TEST BANK 2025
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, CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR SAFER PATIENT CARE:
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 200 FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
1. What is the safest position to place a conscious patient to optimize lung expansion?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s supports full diaphragmatic expansion.
2. A wound with slough and necrosis is in which phase of healing?
A. Hemostasis
B. Inflammatory
C. Proliferative
D. Maturation
Answer: B
Rationale: The inflammatory phase includes removal of dead tissue.
3. The correct angle for a subcutaneous injection is 15 degrees.
Answer: False
Rationale: Subcutaneous injections are given at 45–90°, depending on the patient.
4. Which action should a nurse take first if a patient begins to fall while ambulating?
A. Grab them tightly
B. Ease them to the floor
C. Push them toward the wall
D. Call for help
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,Answer: B
Rationale: Controlled descent minimizes injury to the patient and staff.
5. Which oxygen device delivers the most precise FiO₂ for COPD patients?
A. Nasal cannula
B. Non-rebreather mask
C. Venturi mask
D. Simple mask
Answer: C
Rationale: Venturi masks deliver specific oxygen concentrations ideal for COPD.
6. Gloves must be worn when giving oral medications.
Answer: False
Rationale: Not required unless contact with fluids is likely.
7. Which of the following best describes a Penrose drain?
A. A vacuum-sealed system
B. A flat, open drainage tube
C. A closed suction device
D. An implantable port
Answer: B
Rationale: Penrose drains allow passive drainage by gravity.
8. Charting by exception means documenting only abnormal findings.
Answer: True
Rationale: Routine findings are omitted; only deviations are charted.
9. Which is a sign of wound infection?
A. Serous drainage
B. Pale granulation tissue
C. Purulent discharge
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, D. Minimal erythema
Answer: C
Rationale: Purulent fluid is thick, foul-smelling, and indicates infection.
10. What is the normal oxygen saturation range for a healthy adult?
A. 85–90%
B. 90–94%
C. 95–100%
D. 100–105%
Answer: C
Rationale: Healthy SpO₂ ranges from 95–100%.
11. The balloon of a Foley catheter anchors it in the bladder.
Answer: True
Rationale: This keeps the catheter from slipping out.
12. What is the best nursing action if a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
A. Discard the dose
B. Administer it later
C. Document and notify the provider
D. Coerce the patient
Answer: C
Rationale: Refusals must be documented and reported.
13. Tympanic thermometers are ideal for infants under 6 months.
Answer: False
Rationale: Their ear canals are too narrow for accurate readings.
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