NUR 1141 EXAM #6 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
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1. Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene according
to standard precautions?
A. Rubbing hands with alcohol-based sanitizer for 5 seconds
B. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
C. Wearing gloves at all times instead of washing hands
D. Using hand lotion before patient contact
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene requires thorough washing or
sanitizing to prevent infection transmission.
Correct Answer: B
2. A nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile. Which
intervention best prevents pressure ulcers?
A. Turning the patient every 2 hours
B. Massaging red areas of skin vigorously
C. Keeping the patient on a hard mattress
D. Limiting fluid intake to prevent moisture
Rationale: Frequent repositioning relieves pressure on bony
prominences and prevents skin breakdown.
Correct Answer: A
,3. What is the correct sequence for donning PPE?
A. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Goggles
B. Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
C. Mask → Gloves → Goggles → Gown
D. Gown → Gloves → Mask → Goggles
Rationale: Proper sequence prevents contamination and
maintains infection control standards.
Correct Answer: B
4. When performing a physical assessment, which technique
involves tapping the body to produce sound?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
Rationale: Percussion is used to assess underlying structures by
tapping and listening to sound.
Correct Answer: C
5. A patient reports shortness of breath. Which action should
the nurse take first?
,A. Administer oxygen as prescribed
B. Assess respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
C. Encourage deep breathing exercises
D. Call the physician immediately
Rationale: Assessment is the first step in the nursing process
before interventions.
Correct Answer: B
6. Which statement best describes the nurse’s role in patient
education?
A. Only provide verbal instructions
B. Evaluate patient understanding and readiness to learn
C. Assume patient will follow written instructions
D. Delegate teaching to unlicensed personnel
Rationale: Effective teaching requires assessing learning needs
and evaluating understanding.
Correct Answer: B
7. What is the primary purpose of a patient care plan?
A. Document physician orders only
B. Provide individualized care based on patient needs
C. Serve as a legal document only
D. Replace the nursing process
, Rationale: Care plans guide individualized patient care and help
meet specific goals.
Correct Answer: B
8. Which patient is at highest risk for infection?
A. A 25-year-old post-op patient on antibiotics
B. A 60-year-old with diabetes and open wound
C. A 30-year-old with seasonal allergies
D. A healthy 40-year-old receiving a flu shot
Rationale: Immunocompromised patients and those with open
wounds are at greater infection risk.
Correct Answer: B
9. A nurse is teaching a patient about a low-sodium diet.
Which food should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?
A. Fresh fruits and vegetables
B. Canned soups and processed meats
C. Whole grains
D. Fresh fish
Rationale: Processed and canned foods are typically high in
sodium, which should be limited.
Correct Answer: B
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
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1. Which action demonstrates proper hand hygiene according
to standard precautions?
A. Rubbing hands with alcohol-based sanitizer for 5 seconds
B. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
C. Wearing gloves at all times instead of washing hands
D. Using hand lotion before patient contact
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene requires thorough washing or
sanitizing to prevent infection transmission.
Correct Answer: B
2. A nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile. Which
intervention best prevents pressure ulcers?
A. Turning the patient every 2 hours
B. Massaging red areas of skin vigorously
C. Keeping the patient on a hard mattress
D. Limiting fluid intake to prevent moisture
Rationale: Frequent repositioning relieves pressure on bony
prominences and prevents skin breakdown.
Correct Answer: A
,3. What is the correct sequence for donning PPE?
A. Gloves → Gown → Mask → Goggles
B. Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
C. Mask → Gloves → Goggles → Gown
D. Gown → Gloves → Mask → Goggles
Rationale: Proper sequence prevents contamination and
maintains infection control standards.
Correct Answer: B
4. When performing a physical assessment, which technique
involves tapping the body to produce sound?
A. Inspection
B. Palpation
C. Percussion
D. Auscultation
Rationale: Percussion is used to assess underlying structures by
tapping and listening to sound.
Correct Answer: C
5. A patient reports shortness of breath. Which action should
the nurse take first?
,A. Administer oxygen as prescribed
B. Assess respiratory rate and oxygen saturation
C. Encourage deep breathing exercises
D. Call the physician immediately
Rationale: Assessment is the first step in the nursing process
before interventions.
Correct Answer: B
6. Which statement best describes the nurse’s role in patient
education?
A. Only provide verbal instructions
B. Evaluate patient understanding and readiness to learn
C. Assume patient will follow written instructions
D. Delegate teaching to unlicensed personnel
Rationale: Effective teaching requires assessing learning needs
and evaluating understanding.
Correct Answer: B
7. What is the primary purpose of a patient care plan?
A. Document physician orders only
B. Provide individualized care based on patient needs
C. Serve as a legal document only
D. Replace the nursing process
, Rationale: Care plans guide individualized patient care and help
meet specific goals.
Correct Answer: B
8. Which patient is at highest risk for infection?
A. A 25-year-old post-op patient on antibiotics
B. A 60-year-old with diabetes and open wound
C. A 30-year-old with seasonal allergies
D. A healthy 40-year-old receiving a flu shot
Rationale: Immunocompromised patients and those with open
wounds are at greater infection risk.
Correct Answer: B
9. A nurse is teaching a patient about a low-sodium diet.
Which food should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?
A. Fresh fruits and vegetables
B. Canned soups and processed meats
C. Whole grains
D. Fresh fish
Rationale: Processed and canned foods are typically high in
sodium, which should be limited.
Correct Answer: B
