Exam 1: NUR109/ NUR 109 (Latest 2025/2026 Update) Foundations in Nursing Practice | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Excelsior University.

Exam 1: NUR109/ NUR 109 (Latest
2025/2026 Update) Foundations in
Nursing Practice | Questions with
Verified Answers | 100% Correct -
Excelsior University.

Why is hand washing important?
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prevent the spread of infection
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What can't the nurse delegate?
i,- The nursing process, client
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education, or tasks that require nursing judgement.
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What can a nurse delegate to an LPN?
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medication, inserting a urinary catheter, administering enteral
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feedings, checking NG tube patency, performing tracheostomy
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care, reinforcing client teaching from a standard care plan,
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monitoring findings. i,-




What can a nurse delegate to a CNA?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- ADLs, routine tasks.
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Patients who are STABLE!
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,What must the nurse abide by when delegating?
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facility policies and procedures.
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What are the five rights of delegation?
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circumstance, right person, right direction and communication, i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-



right supervision and evaluation
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What does it mean to over-delegate?
i,- Completion of tasks
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has stalled, there's excessive disagreement on tasks or processes,
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or unexpected/inconsistent behavior among team members.
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What do you not want to ask your patient?
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What are some examples of utilizing therapeutic communication?
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i,- Validate, actively listen, clarify, restate, open-ended
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questions, exploring, reflecting, paraphrasing. i,- i,- i,-




Under which circumstances would you wear a mask?
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Splashing or spraying of body fluids, airborne precautions,
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droplet precautions. i,-




Under which circumstances would you wear a gown?
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precautions

,Under which circumstances would you wear goggles?
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Splashing or spraying of body fluids.
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Under which circumstances would you wear gloves?
i,- When
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touching anything that has the potential to contaminate the
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hands of the nurse.
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When should chlorohexidine be used?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- When dealing with C. i,- i,- i,- i,-



Diff and MRSA.
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How can you prevent falls in all patients?
i,- i,- Complete a fall-risk
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assessment for each patient at admission and at regular intervals.
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Individualize the plan for each client according to the results of
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the assessment.
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Why are geriatric patients at a greater risk for falls?
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Decreased strength, impaired mobility/balance, improper use of
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mobility aids, unsafe clothing, environmental hazards, endurance
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limitations, decreased sensory perception. i,- i,- i,-




When should you use a gaitbelt?
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transferring someone. i,-

, What are some effective strategies for protecting yourself and the
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patient regarding ergonomics?
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proper body mechanics. Protect your back. Face the direction you
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are heading when ambulating a client. Lift with your legs close to
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your body, with help if able.
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What factors affect mobility?
i,- Alterations in muscles, injury to
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the musculoskeletal system, poor posture, impaired CNS, health
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status and age. i,- i,-




What is the purpose of HIPAA?
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What do you need to know about the person to whom you are
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delegating? Their skill and education level i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-




Who is the communication ALWAYS about?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- The patient
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How much soap should you apply when washing hands?
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mL


How long should you wash your hands for?
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