NUR 139 FINAL EXAM 2026–2027
(50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100%
VERIFIED
Advanced Education & Nursing
Key Domains: Fundamental Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Basic Care and
Comfort, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, and Clinical Judgment
Expert-Aligned Structure | Exam-Ready Format
Introduction
This structured NUR 139 Final Exam format for 2026–2027 provides the complete layout
for generating high-quality exam-style questions with correct answers and rationales. It
emphasizes foundational nursing skills, patient safety protocols, infection control, and
evidence-based clinical judgment critical to professional nursing practice and successful
university course completion.
Answer Format
All correct answers appear in bold and cyan, accompanied by concise rationales explaining
safety/clinical reasoning, code adherence, and why alternative options are less appropriate.
,Question 1: The correct hand hygiene technique includes washing hands for at least:
• A. 5 seconds
• B. 10 seconds
• C. 20 seconds
• D. 30 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to
effectively remove microorganisms.
Question 2: When making an occupied bed, the nurse should first:
• A. Remove all linens
• B. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height
• C. Lower the side rails on both sides
• D. Ask the patient to get out of bed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the bed to a comfortable working height prevents nurse back injury and
maintains proper body mechanics during the procedure.
Question 3: The correct position for administering a cleansing enema is:
• A. Supine
• B. Right lateral Sims' position
• C. Left lateral Sims' position
• D. Prone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left lateral Sims' position allows gravity to assist the flow of solution into the
sigmoid colon and rectum following the natural anatomy.
Question 4: When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be
positioned:
• A. At the foot of the bed
• B. On the patient's weak side
• C. On the patient's strong side at a 45-degree angle
• D. In the hallway
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Position the wheelchair on the patient's strong side at a 45-degree angle to the
bed to facilitate safe transfer using the patient's stronger muscles.
Question 5: The correct technique for measuring blood pressure includes:
• A. Using a cuff that covers 80% of the upper arm
• B. Inflating the cuff 10 mmHg above the palpated systolic pressure
• C. Deflating the cuff at 5-10 mmHg per second
• D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proper BP measurement requires correct cuff size (80% arm coverage), inflating
20-30 mmHg above palpated systolic, and deflating at 2-3 mmHg per second.
(50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100%
VERIFIED
Advanced Education & Nursing
Key Domains: Fundamental Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Basic Care and
Comfort, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, and Clinical Judgment
Expert-Aligned Structure | Exam-Ready Format
Introduction
This structured NUR 139 Final Exam format for 2026–2027 provides the complete layout
for generating high-quality exam-style questions with correct answers and rationales. It
emphasizes foundational nursing skills, patient safety protocols, infection control, and
evidence-based clinical judgment critical to professional nursing practice and successful
university course completion.
Answer Format
All correct answers appear in bold and cyan, accompanied by concise rationales explaining
safety/clinical reasoning, code adherence, and why alternative options are less appropriate.
,Question 1: The correct hand hygiene technique includes washing hands for at least:
• A. 5 seconds
• B. 10 seconds
• C. 20 seconds
• D. 30 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to
effectively remove microorganisms.
Question 2: When making an occupied bed, the nurse should first:
• A. Remove all linens
• B. Raise the bed to a comfortable working height
• C. Lower the side rails on both sides
• D. Ask the patient to get out of bed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the bed to a comfortable working height prevents nurse back injury and
maintains proper body mechanics during the procedure.
Question 3: The correct position for administering a cleansing enema is:
• A. Supine
• B. Right lateral Sims' position
• C. Left lateral Sims' position
• D. Prone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left lateral Sims' position allows gravity to assist the flow of solution into the
sigmoid colon and rectum following the natural anatomy.
Question 4: When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, the wheelchair should be
positioned:
• A. At the foot of the bed
• B. On the patient's weak side
• C. On the patient's strong side at a 45-degree angle
• D. In the hallway
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Position the wheelchair on the patient's strong side at a 45-degree angle to the
bed to facilitate safe transfer using the patient's stronger muscles.
Question 5: The correct technique for measuring blood pressure includes:
• A. Using a cuff that covers 80% of the upper arm
• B. Inflating the cuff 10 mmHg above the palpated systolic pressure
• C. Deflating the cuff at 5-10 mmHg per second
• D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proper BP measurement requires correct cuff size (80% arm coverage), inflating
20-30 mmHg above palpated systolic, and deflating at 2-3 mmHg per second.
