NUR 106 CHAPTER 18 (SKILL 1-4, 6-8) QUIZZES
WITH ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 – 2027 .
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client who has a severe cough. What important step
should the nurse take prior to completing the nasal swab procedure? - correct Answers -Don
gloves and a face shield.
The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to
expect. The nurse tells the client that after inserting the swab into the nare, the nurse will rotate
the swab how many times? - correct Answers -5 rotations
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client. To ensure client comfort and safety, how far
will the nurse insert the swab into the nare? - correct Answers -2 cm
A nurse is performing a nasal swab of a client to aid in the diagnosis of an infectious respiratory
tract disease. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. - correct Answers ---
>Lightly squeeze the bottom of the collection tube to break the seal on the culture medium.
-->Moisten the swab with sterile water.
-->Insert the swab 2 cm into one naris.
-->Rotate the swab against the anterior nasal mucosa five times.
The nurse is caring for a client prior to surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a preoperative nasal
swab for the client for Staphylococcus aureus. In addition to the nasal mucosa, Staphylococcus
aureus can also be colonized in what other areas of the body? Select all that apply. - correct
Answers -Hairline
Naval
Perineum
The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to
expect. The client asks where the nurse will place the swab. What is the best response by the
nurse? - correct Answers -"Posteriorly along the floor of the nasal cavity."
, A charge nurse is explaining to a new nurse the procedure for obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab.
Which statement should the charge nurse make? - correct Answers -A flexible wire with a cotton
tip is used to obtain the sample.
The nurse must perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks how he or she should
hold the head to make the procedure more comfortable. The nurse instructs the client to place the
head in what position? - correct Answers -tipped backward
The nurse is preparing to perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks
approximately how far the nurse will insert the swab. What will the nurse tell the client? - correct
Answers -"6 inches (15 centimeters)."
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware
that the swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing? - correct Answers -15 to
30 seconds
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware
that the swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing? - correct Answers -
"Water will help to rinse the oral cavity of excess saliva and any food particles."
The nurse has informed a client about the need for a sputum specimen and have provided a
specimen container. Later in the day the client states, "I've been collecting spit in the container
all day. Is it enough for the test?" Which action is most appropriate? - correct Answers -Discard
the specimen container and re-instruct the client about correct collection technique.
The nurse has presented an educational inservice about collection of sputum specimens and ask
participants, "When is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?" Which response by a
participant indicates a correct understanding of the material? - correct Answers -"First thing in
the morning when the client wakes up"
The nurse is caring for a client who collected a sputum specimen by oneself at the bedside. The
client cannot recall when the specimen was collected or how long it has been sitting at the
bedside. What is the correct action by the nurse? - correct Answers -Discard the specimen and
re-collect.
WITH ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 – 2027 .
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client who has a severe cough. What important step
should the nurse take prior to completing the nasal swab procedure? - correct Answers -Don
gloves and a face shield.
The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to
expect. The nurse tells the client that after inserting the swab into the nare, the nurse will rotate
the swab how many times? - correct Answers -5 rotations
The nurse is performing a nasal swab for a client. To ensure client comfort and safety, how far
will the nurse insert the swab into the nare? - correct Answers -2 cm
A nurse is performing a nasal swab of a client to aid in the diagnosis of an infectious respiratory
tract disease. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. - correct Answers ---
>Lightly squeeze the bottom of the collection tube to break the seal on the culture medium.
-->Moisten the swab with sterile water.
-->Insert the swab 2 cm into one naris.
-->Rotate the swab against the anterior nasal mucosa five times.
The nurse is caring for a client prior to surgery. The surgeon has prescribed a preoperative nasal
swab for the client for Staphylococcus aureus. In addition to the nasal mucosa, Staphylococcus
aureus can also be colonized in what other areas of the body? Select all that apply. - correct
Answers -Hairline
Naval
Perineum
The nurse is educating a client prior to performing a nasal swab for the client to know what to
expect. The client asks where the nurse will place the swab. What is the best response by the
nurse? - correct Answers -"Posteriorly along the floor of the nasal cavity."
, A charge nurse is explaining to a new nurse the procedure for obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab.
Which statement should the charge nurse make? - correct Answers -A flexible wire with a cotton
tip is used to obtain the sample.
The nurse must perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks how he or she should
hold the head to make the procedure more comfortable. The nurse instructs the client to place the
head in what position? - correct Answers -tipped backward
The nurse is preparing to perform a nasopharyngeal swab for a client. The client asks
approximately how far the nurse will insert the swab. What will the nurse tell the client? - correct
Answers -"6 inches (15 centimeters)."
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware
that the swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing? - correct Answers -15 to
30 seconds
Prior to performing a nasopharyngeal swab for a client, the nurse should make the client aware
that the swab will be in the nasopharynx for how long before removing? - correct Answers -
"Water will help to rinse the oral cavity of excess saliva and any food particles."
The nurse has informed a client about the need for a sputum specimen and have provided a
specimen container. Later in the day the client states, "I've been collecting spit in the container
all day. Is it enough for the test?" Which action is most appropriate? - correct Answers -Discard
the specimen container and re-instruct the client about correct collection technique.
The nurse has presented an educational inservice about collection of sputum specimens and ask
participants, "When is the best time to collect a sputum specimen?" Which response by a
participant indicates a correct understanding of the material? - correct Answers -"First thing in
the morning when the client wakes up"
The nurse is caring for a client who collected a sputum specimen by oneself at the bedside. The
client cannot recall when the specimen was collected or how long it has been sitting at the
bedside. What is the correct action by the nurse? - correct Answers -Discard the specimen and
re-collect.
