NU 311 Exam 1 Questions and CORRECT
Answers
USA College of Nursing Dress Code - CORRECT ANSWERS Students will purchase the approved
uniform from the University of South Alabama book store. The uniform fits loosely and
appropriately. Avoid a uniform that clings or is too tight. Dress uniforms come to the knees. Pants
are ankle length. All uniform and accessories must comply with the clinical agency policy.
2. An official USA College of Nursing name badge is worn at all times in the clinical setting unless
otherwise instructed.
3. A USA student patch is sewn on the left sleeve of the uniform and lab coat. The name badge
should be placed on the upper left front of the uniform. The USA patch is only worn when the
student is in the student role and is the only identifying marker allowed on the uniform (no
monogram or additional patches).
4. Undergarments are to be worn and should not be visible through the uniform. Slips are worn with
dresses. Students must wear an unadorned solid white round-neck collarless undershirt, long or
short sleeved, under the scrub top.
5. No hats, caps, or other unapproved head coverings are allowed to be worn in the clinical setting.
Approved head coverings must align with the CON and clinical agency uniform policies.
FOOTWEAR: Solid brown, black, or white fluid impervious shoes are worn with the uniform. Color is
inclusive of the logo. If laces are worn, the laces must be the same color as the shoe. Nursing shoes
are preferred. Shoes with high tops, high heels, open toes, or open backs are not approved. Brand
names on shoes should be inconspicuous. Women wear white hose when wearing dresses. No socks
are to be worn over hose with dress uniforms. Solid white, brown, or black crew socks or
hose/compression hose must be worn at all times. Color is inclusive of the logo.
LAB COATS: The approved lab coat is worn over business or professional attire (when deemed
appropriate by the course
What is the ANA? - CORRECT ANSWERS American Nurses Association
ANA Code of Ethics 1 - CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse practices with compassion and respect
for inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of every person.
ANA Code of Ethics 2 - CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient,
whether an individual, family group, community or population
ANA Code of Ethics 4 - CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse has authority, accountability, and
responsibility for nursing practice: makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation
to promote health and to provide optimal care.
,What the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and the State Nurse Practice
Acts - CORRECT ANSWERS Scope of practice refers to the professional activities defined under
state law. The scope of practice for nurses is determined by each state's nurse practice act.
Standards of care set minimum criteria for job proficiency.
Principles of Delegation - CORRECT ANSWERS The transfer of responsibility for the
performance of a task from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the outcome
The individual receiving the assignment is responsible for the performance of the task
The individual delegating the task retains accountability for the outcome.
What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? LPN - CORRECT
ANSWERS Monitoring client findings as input to the RN's ongoing assessment
Reinforcement of client teaching from standard care plan
Tracheostomy care
Suctioning
Checking nasogastric tube patency and administration of enteral feedings
Insertion of urinary catheter
Medication administration (IV meds?)
What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? CNA - CORRECT
ANSWERS Activities of daily lining (ADLs): Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, Toileting, Ambulating,
Feeding (without swallowing precautions), positioning, bedmaking
Specimen collection (non-sterile)
Intake and output
Vital signs (on stable clients)
What is the difference between responsibility and accountability? - CORRECT ANSWERS You
can delegate responsibility
You cannot delegate accountability to anyone
Responsible - CORRECT ANSWERS The individual receiving the assignment is for the
performance of the task
, accountability - CORRECT ANSWERS The individual delegating the task retains for the
outcome.
The RN admits a client with a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). Which type of transmission based
isolation precautions will the nurse correctly implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Airborne
Handwashing with soap and water is: - CORRECT ANSWERS necessary for hand hygiene if
hands are visibly soiled.
The clinical instructor understands the student nurse needs further education regarding restraints
when the student: - CORRECT ANSWERS carefully secures the restraint strap with a double
knot for patient safety.
Which nursing action demonstrates applying evidence into nursing practice? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Implementing hourly rounds during day shift and every 2 hours during the evening
and night shifts
When the client is to be discharged, the RN may delegate which activity to the nursing assistive
personnel (NAP)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gathering and securing the client's personal items and
supplies for transport.
Before exiting the room of a client on transmission based isolation precaution requiring the use of all
protective barriers, the nurse first removes the: - CORRECT ANSWERS Gloves
Select the accurate statement/s regarding client restraints. (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Restraint orders must be current, specifying the type of restraint, the duration, and
circumstances or client behaviors under which the restraint can be used.
Research has shown clients suffer fewer injuries if left unrestrained.
The client wants to create an advance directive. The nurse is asked to be a witness. The nurse
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS Contact w/ social worker assigned to the floor
Which type of evidence is considered stronger in the evidence pyramid? - CORRECT
ANSWERS systematic reviews
Answers
USA College of Nursing Dress Code - CORRECT ANSWERS Students will purchase the approved
uniform from the University of South Alabama book store. The uniform fits loosely and
appropriately. Avoid a uniform that clings or is too tight. Dress uniforms come to the knees. Pants
are ankle length. All uniform and accessories must comply with the clinical agency policy.
2. An official USA College of Nursing name badge is worn at all times in the clinical setting unless
otherwise instructed.
3. A USA student patch is sewn on the left sleeve of the uniform and lab coat. The name badge
should be placed on the upper left front of the uniform. The USA patch is only worn when the
student is in the student role and is the only identifying marker allowed on the uniform (no
monogram or additional patches).
4. Undergarments are to be worn and should not be visible through the uniform. Slips are worn with
dresses. Students must wear an unadorned solid white round-neck collarless undershirt, long or
short sleeved, under the scrub top.
5. No hats, caps, or other unapproved head coverings are allowed to be worn in the clinical setting.
Approved head coverings must align with the CON and clinical agency uniform policies.
FOOTWEAR: Solid brown, black, or white fluid impervious shoes are worn with the uniform. Color is
inclusive of the logo. If laces are worn, the laces must be the same color as the shoe. Nursing shoes
are preferred. Shoes with high tops, high heels, open toes, or open backs are not approved. Brand
names on shoes should be inconspicuous. Women wear white hose when wearing dresses. No socks
are to be worn over hose with dress uniforms. Solid white, brown, or black crew socks or
hose/compression hose must be worn at all times. Color is inclusive of the logo.
LAB COATS: The approved lab coat is worn over business or professional attire (when deemed
appropriate by the course
What is the ANA? - CORRECT ANSWERS American Nurses Association
ANA Code of Ethics 1 - CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse practices with compassion and respect
for inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of every person.
ANA Code of Ethics 2 - CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient,
whether an individual, family group, community or population
ANA Code of Ethics 4 - CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse has authority, accountability, and
responsibility for nursing practice: makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation
to promote health and to provide optimal care.
,What the difference between the ANA Scope and Standards of Care and the State Nurse Practice
Acts - CORRECT ANSWERS Scope of practice refers to the professional activities defined under
state law. The scope of practice for nurses is determined by each state's nurse practice act.
Standards of care set minimum criteria for job proficiency.
Principles of Delegation - CORRECT ANSWERS The transfer of responsibility for the
performance of a task from one individual to another while retaining accountability for the outcome
The individual receiving the assignment is responsible for the performance of the task
The individual delegating the task retains accountability for the outcome.
What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? LPN - CORRECT
ANSWERS Monitoring client findings as input to the RN's ongoing assessment
Reinforcement of client teaching from standard care plan
Tracheostomy care
Suctioning
Checking nasogastric tube patency and administration of enteral feedings
Insertion of urinary catheter
Medication administration (IV meds?)
What may be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? CNA - CORRECT
ANSWERS Activities of daily lining (ADLs): Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, Toileting, Ambulating,
Feeding (without swallowing precautions), positioning, bedmaking
Specimen collection (non-sterile)
Intake and output
Vital signs (on stable clients)
What is the difference between responsibility and accountability? - CORRECT ANSWERS You
can delegate responsibility
You cannot delegate accountability to anyone
Responsible - CORRECT ANSWERS The individual receiving the assignment is for the
performance of the task
, accountability - CORRECT ANSWERS The individual delegating the task retains for the
outcome.
The RN admits a client with a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). Which type of transmission based
isolation precautions will the nurse correctly implement? - CORRECT ANSWERS Airborne
Handwashing with soap and water is: - CORRECT ANSWERS necessary for hand hygiene if
hands are visibly soiled.
The clinical instructor understands the student nurse needs further education regarding restraints
when the student: - CORRECT ANSWERS carefully secures the restraint strap with a double
knot for patient safety.
Which nursing action demonstrates applying evidence into nursing practice? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Implementing hourly rounds during day shift and every 2 hours during the evening
and night shifts
When the client is to be discharged, the RN may delegate which activity to the nursing assistive
personnel (NAP)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Gathering and securing the client's personal items and
supplies for transport.
Before exiting the room of a client on transmission based isolation precaution requiring the use of all
protective barriers, the nurse first removes the: - CORRECT ANSWERS Gloves
Select the accurate statement/s regarding client restraints. (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWERS Restraint orders must be current, specifying the type of restraint, the duration, and
circumstances or client behaviors under which the restraint can be used.
Research has shown clients suffer fewer injuries if left unrestrained.
The client wants to create an advance directive. The nurse is asked to be a witness. The nurse
should: - CORRECT ANSWERS Contact w/ social worker assigned to the floor
Which type of evidence is considered stronger in the evidence pyramid? - CORRECT
ANSWERS systematic reviews
