EXAM 1 Chapter 28, 29, 39, 40, 48 (Infection
Control, Hygiene, Activity & Exercise, Immobility,
Skin Integrity & Wound Care)
1- A 26 year old is being admitted from the recovery room and is identified as at risk
for falls. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this nursing diagnosis?
Select one:
a. Depression
b. Surgical tooth extraction
c. Pain medication
d. History of asthma
2- A cognitively intact bedridden patient is unable to reach all body parts. Which type
of bath will the nurse assign to the nursing assistive personnel?
Select one:
a. Bag bath
b. Partial bed bath
c. Complete bed bath
d. Sponge bath
3- A diabetic patient presents to the clinic for a dressing change. The wound is located on
the right foot and has purulent yellow drainage. Which action will the nurse take to
prevent the spread of infection?
Select one:
a. Review the medication list that the patient brought from home.
b. Position the patient comfortably on the stretcher.
c. Don gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
d. Explain the procedure for dressing change to the patient.
4- After providing perineal hygiene an intact male patient, the nurse ensures:
Select one:
a. The foreskin remains retracted for the glans to dry
b. The patient knows to replace the foreskin back over the glans in 15-20 minutes
after drying
c. The patient knows to use soap and water with hygiene to the glans going forward
d. The foreskin is replaced back over the glans
,EXAM 1 Chapter 28, 29, 39, 40, 48 (Infection
Control, Hygiene, Activity & Exercise, Immobility,
Skin Integrity & Wound Care)
5- A nurse is assessing activity tolerance of a patient. Which areas will the nurse
assess? Select one:
a. All of the above
b. Race
c. Pregnancy status
d. Emotional factors
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a patients skin. Which patient is most at risk for skin breakdown?
Select one:
a. A patient who is diaphoretic
b. A patient who is afebrile
c. A patient with adequate skin turgor
d. A patient with strong pedal pulses
7- A nurse is assessing a patients wound. Which nursing observation will the
nurse anticipate in a wound healing by secondary intention?
Select one:
a. Scarring that may be severe
b. Minimal loss of tissue function
c. Minimal scar tissue
d. Permanent dark redness at site
8- A nurse is assessing a patient with activity intolerance for possible
orthostatic hypotension. Which finding will help confirm orthostatic
hypotension?
Select one:
a. Blood pressure sitting 120/64; blood pressure 140/70 standing
b. Blood pressure sitting 140/60; blood pressure 130/54 standing
c. Blood pressure sitting 130/60; blood pressure 110/60 standing
d. Blood pressure sitting 126/64; blood pressure 120/58 standing
9- ulcer open to air and does not apply a dressing. To which patient did the nurse
provide care?
Select one:
, EXAM 1 Chapter 28, 29, 39, 40, 48 (Infection
Control, Hygiene, Activity & Exercise, Immobility,
Skin Integrity & Wound Care)
a. A patient with a clean Stage I
Control, Hygiene, Activity & Exercise, Immobility,
Skin Integrity & Wound Care)
1- A 26 year old is being admitted from the recovery room and is identified as at risk
for falls. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this nursing diagnosis?
Select one:
a. Depression
b. Surgical tooth extraction
c. Pain medication
d. History of asthma
2- A cognitively intact bedridden patient is unable to reach all body parts. Which type
of bath will the nurse assign to the nursing assistive personnel?
Select one:
a. Bag bath
b. Partial bed bath
c. Complete bed bath
d. Sponge bath
3- A diabetic patient presents to the clinic for a dressing change. The wound is located on
the right foot and has purulent yellow drainage. Which action will the nurse take to
prevent the spread of infection?
Select one:
a. Review the medication list that the patient brought from home.
b. Position the patient comfortably on the stretcher.
c. Don gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
d. Explain the procedure for dressing change to the patient.
4- After providing perineal hygiene an intact male patient, the nurse ensures:
Select one:
a. The foreskin remains retracted for the glans to dry
b. The patient knows to replace the foreskin back over the glans in 15-20 minutes
after drying
c. The patient knows to use soap and water with hygiene to the glans going forward
d. The foreskin is replaced back over the glans
,EXAM 1 Chapter 28, 29, 39, 40, 48 (Infection
Control, Hygiene, Activity & Exercise, Immobility,
Skin Integrity & Wound Care)
5- A nurse is assessing activity tolerance of a patient. Which areas will the nurse
assess? Select one:
a. All of the above
b. Race
c. Pregnancy status
d. Emotional factors
Question 6
A nurse is assessing a patients skin. Which patient is most at risk for skin breakdown?
Select one:
a. A patient who is diaphoretic
b. A patient who is afebrile
c. A patient with adequate skin turgor
d. A patient with strong pedal pulses
7- A nurse is assessing a patients wound. Which nursing observation will the
nurse anticipate in a wound healing by secondary intention?
Select one:
a. Scarring that may be severe
b. Minimal loss of tissue function
c. Minimal scar tissue
d. Permanent dark redness at site
8- A nurse is assessing a patient with activity intolerance for possible
orthostatic hypotension. Which finding will help confirm orthostatic
hypotension?
Select one:
a. Blood pressure sitting 120/64; blood pressure 140/70 standing
b. Blood pressure sitting 140/60; blood pressure 130/54 standing
c. Blood pressure sitting 130/60; blood pressure 110/60 standing
d. Blood pressure sitting 126/64; blood pressure 120/58 standing
9- ulcer open to air and does not apply a dressing. To which patient did the nurse
provide care?
Select one:
, EXAM 1 Chapter 28, 29, 39, 40, 48 (Infection
Control, Hygiene, Activity & Exercise, Immobility,
Skin Integrity & Wound Care)
a. A patient with a clean Stage I
