NUR 230
NUR 230 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When performing hand hygiene using an antiseptic hand
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 - correct answer Until the antiseptic has evaporated
from the skin
The nurse is required to wear a gown, gloves, goggles,
and mask as personal protective equipment (PPE) when
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caring for an assigned patient. Which of the following
would the nurse put on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles - correct answer Gown
There is some question about the use of appropriate
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. - correct
answer Consulting the agency's infection control manual
The nurse is removing a gown after providing care to a
patient. Which of the following would the nurse do first?
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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 - correct answer Unfasten the ties at
the neck and back
The nurse would appropriately choose an antiseptic hand
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 - correct answer When hands are not
visibly soiled
A nursing instructor is preparing to teach a class on
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
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Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms
from the hand - correct answer The sink is considered a
contaminated surface.
A nurse is providing nail care to clients admitted to a
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 - correct answer Patients with diabetes
The nurse is caring for a client who has an infection
spread by respiratory droplets and is under droplet
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."
NUR 230 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When performing hand hygiene using an antiseptic hand
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 - correct answer Until the antiseptic has evaporated
from the skin
The nurse is required to wear a gown, gloves, goggles,
and mask as personal protective equipment (PPE) when
,NUR 230
caring for an assigned patient. Which of the following
would the nurse put on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles - correct answer Gown
There is some question about the use of appropriate
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. - correct
answer Consulting the agency's infection control manual
The nurse is removing a gown after providing care to a
patient. Which of the following would the nurse do first?
,NUR 230
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 - correct answer Unfasten the ties at
the neck and back
The nurse would appropriately choose an antiseptic hand
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 - correct answer When hands are not
visibly soiled
A nursing instructor is preparing to teach a class on
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
, NUR 230
Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms
from the hand - correct answer The sink is considered a
contaminated surface.
A nurse is providing nail care to clients admitted to a
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 - correct answer Patients with diabetes
The nurse is caring for a client who has an infection
spread by respiratory droplets and is under droplet
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."
