PNC 100 test 1 set 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what types of patients are at high risk for impaired skin breakdown? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a pt who is bed bound or immobile
who is at high risk for safety issues? - CORRECT ANSWER - nurses are at high risk for
work related injuries due to lifting, transferring and repositioning pt's
what is the importance of good body mechanics for the nurse and the pt? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to prevent injury during activity
key terms of body mechanical and patient positions - CORRECT ANSWER - base of
support
center of gravity
dorsal/surpine
dorsal recument
fowlers
semi fowlers
semi fowlers
orthopneic
sims
prone
knee-chest
lithotomy
trendelenburg
turning a pt - CORRECT ANSWER - side lying, dangling, log roll
, transferring the pt - CORRECT ANSWER - bed to chair, bed to gurney, mechanical lift
cool water bath - CORRECT ANSWER - Water is tepid 98.6 F; relieves tension or lowers
body temperature.
warm water bath - CORRECT ANSWER - Water is 109.4 F; Primarily to reduce muscle
tension.
hot water bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve muscle soreness or spasms; 113-
115 F
medicated bath - CORRECT ANSWER - May include agents such as oatmeal, cornstarch,
Burow's solution, and soda bicarbonate
•To relieve symptoms or treat conditions of the skin
sitz bath - CORRECT ANSWER - a warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal
wounds and reduce inflammation and pain; 98-110 F; takes 20-30 minutes
why is it important for a nurse to take part in a pt's personal hygiene - CORRECT
ANSWER - to exam the skin and evaluate the pt
what factors can influence the pt's personal hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - social
practices
body image
socioeconomic status
knowledge
personal preference
physical conditions
cultural variables
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what types of patients are at high risk for impaired skin breakdown? - CORRECT
ANSWER - a pt who is bed bound or immobile
who is at high risk for safety issues? - CORRECT ANSWER - nurses are at high risk for
work related injuries due to lifting, transferring and repositioning pt's
what is the importance of good body mechanics for the nurse and the pt? - CORRECT
ANSWER - to prevent injury during activity
key terms of body mechanical and patient positions - CORRECT ANSWER - base of
support
center of gravity
dorsal/surpine
dorsal recument
fowlers
semi fowlers
semi fowlers
orthopneic
sims
prone
knee-chest
lithotomy
trendelenburg
turning a pt - CORRECT ANSWER - side lying, dangling, log roll
, transferring the pt - CORRECT ANSWER - bed to chair, bed to gurney, mechanical lift
cool water bath - CORRECT ANSWER - Water is tepid 98.6 F; relieves tension or lowers
body temperature.
warm water bath - CORRECT ANSWER - Water is 109.4 F; Primarily to reduce muscle
tension.
hot water bath - CORRECT ANSWER - used to relieve muscle soreness or spasms; 113-
115 F
medicated bath - CORRECT ANSWER - May include agents such as oatmeal, cornstarch,
Burow's solution, and soda bicarbonate
•To relieve symptoms or treat conditions of the skin
sitz bath - CORRECT ANSWER - a warm soak of the perineal area to clean perineal
wounds and reduce inflammation and pain; 98-110 F; takes 20-30 minutes
why is it important for a nurse to take part in a pt's personal hygiene - CORRECT
ANSWER - to exam the skin and evaluate the pt
what factors can influence the pt's personal hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER - social
practices
body image
socioeconomic status
knowledge
personal preference
physical conditions
cultural variables
