NUR 230 FINAL EXAM QUIZ UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
When performing hand hygiene using an antiseptic hand Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
rub, the nurse would continue to rub for how long?
Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
For several minutes to allow the antiseptic to work
For about five seconds after applying the antiseptic
Until the hands are completely covered with the
antiseptic
The nurse is required to wear a gown, gloves, goggles, Gown
and mask as personal protective equipment (PPE) when
caring for an assigned patient. Which of the following
would the nurse put on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
There is some question about the use of appropriate Consulting the agency's infection control manual
transmission-based precautions when caring for a patient.
Some of the nurses are wearing PPEs and others are not.
Which of the following would be most appropriate?
Consulting the agency's infection control manual
Asking the physician about the patient's condition.
Checking the medication record for use of antibiotics
Checking with the other staff nurses on the unit.
The nurse is removing a gown after providing care to a Unfasten the ties at the neck and back
patient. Which of the following would the nurse do first?
Unfasten the ties at the neck and back
Pull the gown away from the body
Allow the gown to fall away from the shoulders
Turn the gown inside out
The nurse would appropriately choose an antiseptic hand When hands are not visibly soiled
rub to perform hand hygiene for which situation?
When hands are not visibly soiled
When body fluids are on the hands
Before eating
After using the restroom
,A nursing instructor is preparing to teach a class on The sink is considered a contaminated surface.
asepsis and hand hygiene. Which of the following would
the instructor include?
The sink is considered a contaminated surface.
Antiseptic hand rubs are less effective than soap and
water
Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms
from the hand
A nurse is providing nail care to clients admitted to a Patients with diabetes
health care facility. The nurse should know that which
clients are most susceptible to nail problems?
Patients with diabetes
Patients with fever
Patients with diarrhea
Patients with sinusitis
The nurse is caring for a client who has an infection "Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at least 3 feet away from
spread by respiratory droplets and is under droplet you."
precautions. The client asks, "Can my spouse visit me?"
Which response is correct?
"Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at
least 3 feet away from you."
"No, the chance of spreading your infection to the
community is too great."
"Yes, but only if your spouse stays outside of the room
and speaks to you from the doorway."
"No, the supplies used for this type of infection are too
expensive to provide to family members."
When accessing a client's central line, a drop of the Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
client's blood falls on the nurse's gloved hand. What is the
appropriate action by the nurse?
Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
Report the incident to the supervisor immediately
Have the patient tested for HIV and hepatitis C.
Follow agency policy of exposure to communicable
infections
A nurse is caring for a female client with diarrhea. What Clean the perineal area from the front to the back
instruction should the nurse give the client with regard to
perineal hygiene?
Clean the perineal area from the front to the back
Bathe with a mild soap and water
Wash the perineal area with cold water
Wash hands with cold water after visiting the toilet
, The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a client "Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the antibiotic."
who was prescribed an antibiotic. Which statement by the
client would require further teaching?
"Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the
antibiotic."
"If I develop a rash, I will contact my healthcare provider."
"I have a bacterial infection that requires an antibiotic."
I should avoid sharing my antibiotic with my spouse."
The nurse is assisting a patient with daily hygiene The nurse has the opportunity to observe the patient.
practices. What is the most important benefit of this The patient is well groomed.
interaction as it related to nursing care?
The nurse has the opportunity to observe the patient.
The patient is well groomed.
The nurse has an opportunity to influence the patient's
hygiene practices.
The patient is ready to receive visitors.
Prior to giving a patient a bed bath, why would the nurse To check for physical limitations
review the patient's chart?
To check for physical limitations
To check for medications
To check for skin alterations
To check for hygiene preferences
When giving a bed bath, to what area of the body would The sacral area
the nurse pay special attention to observe for redness or
skin breakdown?
The sacral area
The head
The lower legs
The chest
The nurse is performing perineal care for a male patient. The tip of the penis
What part of the perineum would the nurse clean first?
The tip of the penis
The base of the penis
The anal area
The scrotum
The nurse is providing perineal care for an uncircumcised Retract the foreskin when washing the prepuce of adolescents and older.
male patient. Which of the following is a recommended
guideline for this action?
Retract the foreskin when washing the prepuce of
adolescents and older.
Retract the foreskin, wash the area, and allow the foreskin
to dry five minutes before pulling it back.
Retract the foreskin when washing the prepuce.
Do not retract the foreskin as this may cause edema and
tissue injury.
and CORRECT Answers
When performing hand hygiene using an antiseptic hand Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
rub, the nurse would continue to rub for how long?
Until the antiseptic has evaporated from the skin
For several minutes to allow the antiseptic to work
For about five seconds after applying the antiseptic
Until the hands are completely covered with the
antiseptic
The nurse is required to wear a gown, gloves, goggles, Gown
and mask as personal protective equipment (PPE) when
caring for an assigned patient. Which of the following
would the nurse put on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles
There is some question about the use of appropriate Consulting the agency's infection control manual
transmission-based precautions when caring for a patient.
Some of the nurses are wearing PPEs and others are not.
Which of the following would be most appropriate?
Consulting the agency's infection control manual
Asking the physician about the patient's condition.
Checking the medication record for use of antibiotics
Checking with the other staff nurses on the unit.
The nurse is removing a gown after providing care to a Unfasten the ties at the neck and back
patient. Which of the following would the nurse do first?
Unfasten the ties at the neck and back
Pull the gown away from the body
Allow the gown to fall away from the shoulders
Turn the gown inside out
The nurse would appropriately choose an antiseptic hand When hands are not visibly soiled
rub to perform hand hygiene for which situation?
When hands are not visibly soiled
When body fluids are on the hands
Before eating
After using the restroom
,A nursing instructor is preparing to teach a class on The sink is considered a contaminated surface.
asepsis and hand hygiene. Which of the following would
the instructor include?
The sink is considered a contaminated surface.
Antiseptic hand rubs are less effective than soap and
water
Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms
from the hand
A nurse is providing nail care to clients admitted to a Patients with diabetes
health care facility. The nurse should know that which
clients are most susceptible to nail problems?
Patients with diabetes
Patients with fever
Patients with diarrhea
Patients with sinusitis
The nurse is caring for a client who has an infection "Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at least 3 feet away from
spread by respiratory droplets and is under droplet you."
precautions. The client asks, "Can my spouse visit me?"
Which response is correct?
"Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and stays at
least 3 feet away from you."
"No, the chance of spreading your infection to the
community is too great."
"Yes, but only if your spouse stays outside of the room
and speaks to you from the doorway."
"No, the supplies used for this type of infection are too
expensive to provide to family members."
When accessing a client's central line, a drop of the Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
client's blood falls on the nurse's gloved hand. What is the
appropriate action by the nurse?
Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
Report the incident to the supervisor immediately
Have the patient tested for HIV and hepatitis C.
Follow agency policy of exposure to communicable
infections
A nurse is caring for a female client with diarrhea. What Clean the perineal area from the front to the back
instruction should the nurse give the client with regard to
perineal hygiene?
Clean the perineal area from the front to the back
Bathe with a mild soap and water
Wash the perineal area with cold water
Wash hands with cold water after visiting the toilet
, The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a client "Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the antibiotic."
who was prescribed an antibiotic. Which statement by the
client would require further teaching?
"Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the
antibiotic."
"If I develop a rash, I will contact my healthcare provider."
"I have a bacterial infection that requires an antibiotic."
I should avoid sharing my antibiotic with my spouse."
The nurse is assisting a patient with daily hygiene The nurse has the opportunity to observe the patient.
practices. What is the most important benefit of this The patient is well groomed.
interaction as it related to nursing care?
The nurse has the opportunity to observe the patient.
The patient is well groomed.
The nurse has an opportunity to influence the patient's
hygiene practices.
The patient is ready to receive visitors.
Prior to giving a patient a bed bath, why would the nurse To check for physical limitations
review the patient's chart?
To check for physical limitations
To check for medications
To check for skin alterations
To check for hygiene preferences
When giving a bed bath, to what area of the body would The sacral area
the nurse pay special attention to observe for redness or
skin breakdown?
The sacral area
The head
The lower legs
The chest
The nurse is performing perineal care for a male patient. The tip of the penis
What part of the perineum would the nurse clean first?
The tip of the penis
The base of the penis
The anal area
The scrotum
The nurse is providing perineal care for an uncircumcised Retract the foreskin when washing the prepuce of adolescents and older.
male patient. Which of the following is a recommended
guideline for this action?
Retract the foreskin when washing the prepuce of
adolescents and older.
Retract the foreskin, wash the area, and allow the foreskin
to dry five minutes before pulling it back.
Retract the foreskin when washing the prepuce.
Do not retract the foreskin as this may cause edema and
tissue injury.
