NUR 230 FINAL EXAM QUIZ QUESTIONS with
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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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔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 caring for an assigned patient. Which of the following would the
nurse put on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔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?
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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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
Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms from the hand - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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."
"Yes, but only if your spouse stays outside of the room and speaks to you from the doorway."
"No, the supplies used for this type of infection are too expensive to provide to family
members." - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔"Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and
stays at least 3 feet away from you."
When accessing a client's central line, a drop of the client's blood falls on the nurse's gloved
hand. What is the appropriate action by the nurse?
Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
Report the incident to the supervisor immediately
Have the patient tested for HIV and hepatitis C.
Follow agency policy of exposure to communicable infections - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
A nurse is caring for a female client with diarrhea. What instruction should the nurse give
the client with regard to perineal hygiene?
Clean the perineal area from the front to the back
Bathe with a mild soap and water
Wash the perineal area with cold water
Wash hands with cold water after visiting the toilet - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔Clean
the perineal area from the front to the back
, The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a client who was prescribed an antibiotic.
Which statement by the client would require further teaching?
"Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the antibiotic."
"If I develop a rash, I will contact my healthcare provider."
"I have a bacterial infection that requires an antibiotic."
I should avoid sharing my antibiotic with my spouse." - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔"Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the antibiotic."
The nurse is assisting a patient with daily hygiene practices. What is the most important
benefit of this interaction as it related to nursing care?
The nurse has the opportunity to observe the patient.
The patient is well groomed.
The nurse has an opportunity to influence the patient's hygiene practices.
The patient is ready to receive visitors. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔The nurse has the
opportunity to observe the patient.
The patient is well groomed.
Prior to giving a patient a bed bath, why would the nurse review the patient's chart?
To check for physical limitations
To check for medications
To check for skin alterations
To check for hygiene preferences - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔To check for physical
limitations
When giving a bed bath, to what area of the body would the nurse pay special attention to
observe for redness or skin breakdown?
The sacral area
The head
The lower legs
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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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔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 caring for an assigned patient. Which of the following would the
nurse put on first?
Gown
Gloves
Mask
Goggles - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔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?
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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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
Bar soap is preferred over liquid soap for hand washing
A forceful stream of water helps remove microorganisms from the hand - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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 - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔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."
"Yes, but only if your spouse stays outside of the room and speaks to you from the doorway."
"No, the supplies used for this type of infection are too expensive to provide to family
members." - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔"Yes, as long as your spouse wears a mask and
stays at least 3 feet away from you."
When accessing a client's central line, a drop of the client's blood falls on the nurse's gloved
hand. What is the appropriate action by the nurse?
Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
Report the incident to the supervisor immediately
Have the patient tested for HIV and hepatitis C.
Follow agency policy of exposure to communicable infections - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔Perform hand hygiene after removing the gloves
A nurse is caring for a female client with diarrhea. What instruction should the nurse give
the client with regard to perineal hygiene?
Clean the perineal area from the front to the back
Bathe with a mild soap and water
Wash the perineal area with cold water
Wash hands with cold water after visiting the toilet - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔Clean
the perineal area from the front to the back
, The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a client who was prescribed an antibiotic.
Which statement by the client would require further teaching?
"Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the antibiotic."
"If I develop a rash, I will contact my healthcare provider."
"I have a bacterial infection that requires an antibiotic."
I should avoid sharing my antibiotic with my spouse." - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰
✔✔"Once I start feeling better, I should stop taking the antibiotic."
The nurse is assisting a patient with daily hygiene practices. What is the most important
benefit of this interaction as it related to nursing care?
The nurse has the opportunity to observe the patient.
The patient is well groomed.
The nurse has an opportunity to influence the patient's hygiene practices.
The patient is ready to receive visitors. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔The nurse has the
opportunity to observe the patient.
The patient is well groomed.
Prior to giving a patient a bed bath, why would the nurse review the patient's chart?
To check for physical limitations
To check for medications
To check for skin alterations
To check for hygiene preferences - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS🔰 ✔✔To check for physical
limitations
When giving a bed bath, to what area of the body would the nurse pay special attention to
observe for redness or skin breakdown?
The sacral area
The head
The lower legs
