NSG 3100 EXAM 1 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provide care to a
client. Which of the following observations requires follow-up?
A. The UAP puts lotion on the feet of a client with diabetes
B. The UAP puts the arms of a client at their side as they prepare them for transfer
C. The UAP positions the unconscious client laterally prior to providing oral care
D. The UAP puts on clean gloves prior to brushing teeth - ANSWER-B
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,The UAP should ask the client or place the clients arms crisscross over their chest.
This will help prevent injury or manipulation to the clients arms.
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) change the linens of
a client's bed. Which of the following observations requires follow-up?
A. The UAP raises the bed to waist level
B. The UAP rolls the client back and forth from one side of the bed to the other to
make access easier
C. The UAP reaches across the bed to straighten the fitted sheet.
D. The UAP lowers the side rail on the side closest to them. - ANSWER-C
Poor body mechanics is being used when reaching over bed rails or client. Never
twist, reach, bend, and/or lift anything heavier than 35 lbs without assistance.
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,Placing the bed at working height, lowering bed rail on the side closes to you, using
drawl sheet to lift or roll patient, ask for assistance when needed.
The nurse preceptor is observing a new nurse wash their hands. Which of the
following, if observed, would require the preceptor to intervene?
A. The nurse washes their hands as opposed to using hand gel when they notice
blood on their palms
B. The nurse washes their hands for 15-20 seconds in a circular motion using lots
of friction
C. The nurse rinses from fingertips to wrists, keeping hands with fingers pointing
upward, hands slightly together.
D. The nurse will use a clean paper towel to dry hands thoroughly in the same
order (from wrists to fingers) using a patting motion. - ANSWER-C
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, Chapter 26, Skill Hand Washing
Hand washing: Soap and Water Method1. Introduce self and educate the patient
regarding hand washing if procedure is taking place within a patient room. 2. Turn
on warm water at a medium flow. 3. Wet the wrists and hands; with fingers
pointing downward. 4. Apply soap. 5. Lather; rub using a circular movement; wash
for 15 to 20 seconds in this order: a. Palms of hands with fingertipb. Backs
(dorsum) of handc. Wristsd. Between fingers (interlaced, including thumbs)e.
Fingersf. Fingertips; cleaned under nails6. Rinse from wrist to fingertips, keeping
hands with fingers pointing downward, hands slightly apart. 7. Using clean paper
towels, dry thoroughly in the same order (from wrists to fingers) using a patting
motion. 8. Throw the paper towels in an appropriate receptacle. 9. Turn off the
water by holding the faucet with a clean, dry paper towel. 10. Throw the paper
towel in an appropriate receptacle.
A nurse is educating a client who has excessively dry skin. Which of the following
recommendations indicates good nursing judgment?
A. The nurse encourages the client to bathe daily
B. The nurse encourages the client to go on a fluid restriction, so they void less.
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AND ANSWERS
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provide care to a
client. Which of the following observations requires follow-up?
A. The UAP puts lotion on the feet of a client with diabetes
B. The UAP puts the arms of a client at their side as they prepare them for transfer
C. The UAP positions the unconscious client laterally prior to providing oral care
D. The UAP puts on clean gloves prior to brushing teeth - ANSWER-B
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,The UAP should ask the client or place the clients arms crisscross over their chest.
This will help prevent injury or manipulation to the clients arms.
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) change the linens of
a client's bed. Which of the following observations requires follow-up?
A. The UAP raises the bed to waist level
B. The UAP rolls the client back and forth from one side of the bed to the other to
make access easier
C. The UAP reaches across the bed to straighten the fitted sheet.
D. The UAP lowers the side rail on the side closest to them. - ANSWER-C
Poor body mechanics is being used when reaching over bed rails or client. Never
twist, reach, bend, and/or lift anything heavier than 35 lbs without assistance.
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,Placing the bed at working height, lowering bed rail on the side closes to you, using
drawl sheet to lift or roll patient, ask for assistance when needed.
The nurse preceptor is observing a new nurse wash their hands. Which of the
following, if observed, would require the preceptor to intervene?
A. The nurse washes their hands as opposed to using hand gel when they notice
blood on their palms
B. The nurse washes their hands for 15-20 seconds in a circular motion using lots
of friction
C. The nurse rinses from fingertips to wrists, keeping hands with fingers pointing
upward, hands slightly together.
D. The nurse will use a clean paper towel to dry hands thoroughly in the same
order (from wrists to fingers) using a patting motion. - ANSWER-C
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, Chapter 26, Skill Hand Washing
Hand washing: Soap and Water Method1. Introduce self and educate the patient
regarding hand washing if procedure is taking place within a patient room. 2. Turn
on warm water at a medium flow. 3. Wet the wrists and hands; with fingers
pointing downward. 4. Apply soap. 5. Lather; rub using a circular movement; wash
for 15 to 20 seconds in this order: a. Palms of hands with fingertipb. Backs
(dorsum) of handc. Wristsd. Between fingers (interlaced, including thumbs)e.
Fingersf. Fingertips; cleaned under nails6. Rinse from wrist to fingertips, keeping
hands with fingers pointing downward, hands slightly apart. 7. Using clean paper
towels, dry thoroughly in the same order (from wrists to fingers) using a patting
motion. 8. Throw the paper towels in an appropriate receptacle. 9. Turn off the
water by holding the faucet with a clean, dry paper towel. 10. Throw the paper
towel in an appropriate receptacle.
A nurse is educating a client who has excessively dry skin. Which of the following
recommendations indicates good nursing judgment?
A. The nurse encourages the client to bathe daily
B. The nurse encourages the client to go on a fluid restriction, so they void less.
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