PN FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM –
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(2025-2026 FALL-SPRING)
How would you help someone dress if they had a fractured arm?
Clothes should have front zippers or Velcro
AVOID: pulling shirts over the head or using clothing with hooks or small buttons
How do you properly do peri care on an uncircumcised man?
Clean from less soiled to more soiled area
UNCIRCUMCISED PATIENT: grasp the penis, retract the foreskin, clean tip of
penis using circular motions, wipe shaft of penis toward the scrotum, wash the
scrotum, and return the foreskin with a gentle forward motion
Rinse and pat the skin dry
Apply clean, dry absorbent pad
Peri-care includes the upper thighs, genitalia, and anal area
,How do you properly clean and store dentures?
Remove with gauze or towel to break the seal
Brush with cool or tepid water - use soft toothbrush
Brush over basin or towel - place towel on bottom of sink so they won't break if
dropped
Storage - place in plain water, or some mouthwash or denture cleaner (i.e. Polident
tablets)
How do you provide nail care to patients? Which patients would you be cautious
with?
Step 1: Soak hands or feet in warm water to soften keratin
Nail care should be provided with extreme caution for the following clients with:
diabetes, impaired circulation, or thick nails
Who would trim the nails of a high risk patient other than the nurse?
Many facilities have policy that only podiatrists are allowed to cut toenails
What are the benefits of bathing you can teach to a patient?
Remove sweat, oil, dirt, and microorganisms from the skin to eliminate body odor,
reduce the potential for infection, stimulate circulation, provide a refreshed and
relaxed feeling, and improve self-image
, What does the term "scope of practice" mean?
Scope of practice describes the services that a qualified health professional is
deemed competent to perform, and permitted to undertake in keeping with the
terms of their professional license. The Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
describe the who, what, where, when, why, and how of nursing practice
What are the possible differences when a nurse works in different states?
Must adhere to state's practice act in which you practice
Whether you can start IV's or not
What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
Objective Data - Facts that are observable and measurable
Subjective Data - Information that only the client feels and can describe
What is the purpose of a gait belt?
The function of a gait belt is intended to make the task of moving the patient less
of a physical strain on the caregiver, while also making the transition from one
position to another less taxing for the patient
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(2025-2026 FALL-SPRING)
How would you help someone dress if they had a fractured arm?
Clothes should have front zippers or Velcro
AVOID: pulling shirts over the head or using clothing with hooks or small buttons
How do you properly do peri care on an uncircumcised man?
Clean from less soiled to more soiled area
UNCIRCUMCISED PATIENT: grasp the penis, retract the foreskin, clean tip of
penis using circular motions, wipe shaft of penis toward the scrotum, wash the
scrotum, and return the foreskin with a gentle forward motion
Rinse and pat the skin dry
Apply clean, dry absorbent pad
Peri-care includes the upper thighs, genitalia, and anal area
,How do you properly clean and store dentures?
Remove with gauze or towel to break the seal
Brush with cool or tepid water - use soft toothbrush
Brush over basin or towel - place towel on bottom of sink so they won't break if
dropped
Storage - place in plain water, or some mouthwash or denture cleaner (i.e. Polident
tablets)
How do you provide nail care to patients? Which patients would you be cautious
with?
Step 1: Soak hands or feet in warm water to soften keratin
Nail care should be provided with extreme caution for the following clients with:
diabetes, impaired circulation, or thick nails
Who would trim the nails of a high risk patient other than the nurse?
Many facilities have policy that only podiatrists are allowed to cut toenails
What are the benefits of bathing you can teach to a patient?
Remove sweat, oil, dirt, and microorganisms from the skin to eliminate body odor,
reduce the potential for infection, stimulate circulation, provide a refreshed and
relaxed feeling, and improve self-image
, What does the term "scope of practice" mean?
Scope of practice describes the services that a qualified health professional is
deemed competent to perform, and permitted to undertake in keeping with the
terms of their professional license. The Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice
describe the who, what, where, when, why, and how of nursing practice
What are the possible differences when a nurse works in different states?
Must adhere to state's practice act in which you practice
Whether you can start IV's or not
What is the difference between subjective and objective data?
Objective Data - Facts that are observable and measurable
Subjective Data - Information that only the client feels and can describe
What is the purpose of a gait belt?
The function of a gait belt is intended to make the task of moving the patient less
of a physical strain on the caregiver, while also making the transition from one
position to another less taxing for the patient
