NUR 3100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. You are teaching aides when to complete hand hygiene. Which statement
tells you the aides need more education?
a.) "I need to use soap and water when my hands are visibly soiled."
b.) "I'll make sure to clean my hands with soap and water at least every hour."
c.) "I need to wash my hands with sanitizer before and after every patient."
d.) "I'll make sure to clean my hands before and after every patient.": b
2. A Sitz bath is used:
a.) To clean in small crevices and nooks of skin folds
b.) To clean and facilitate wound healing in the peri-anal area
c.) For comfort and relaxation of sore muscles
d.) To clean and facilitate healing of sores on feet and legs: b
3. What type of skin breakdown is excoriation?(Select all that apply.)
a.) Skin damage from mechanical injury
b.) Skin damage from chemical injury.
c.) Skin abrasion caused by excessive peeling, scratching, and po king of skin.
d.) The surface layers of the skin have been broken.
e.) Skin damage from sliding and rubbing the
skin.: a b
e
4. You are educating a patient with disease-related fatigue about hygiene.
Which statement shows they need more education?
a.) "I should get a shower chair so I can rest while taking a shower or bath"
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, b.) "I should do what I have energy for, even if it is just baby wipes."
c.) "I need to make sure to get a hot shower/ bath daily to open up my lungs"
d.) "I can wear my oxygen in the bath if I get short of breath.": c
5. A safe alternative to humidified Oxygen is 'Vicks Vapor Rub.'
a.) True
b.) False: b
6. You are teaching your pt about caring for their hearing aids. Which of these
statements is correct?
a.) Turn them off and keep them in place to prevent loss
b.) Keep at least one on & in place in case there is an emergency
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1. You are teaching aides when to complete hand hygiene. Which statement
tells you the aides need more education?
a.) "I need to use soap and water when my hands are visibly soiled."
b.) "I'll make sure to clean my hands with soap and water at least every hour."
c.) "I need to wash my hands with sanitizer before and after every patient."
d.) "I'll make sure to clean my hands before and after every patient.": b
2. A Sitz bath is used:
a.) To clean in small crevices and nooks of skin folds
b.) To clean and facilitate wound healing in the peri-anal area
c.) For comfort and relaxation of sore muscles
d.) To clean and facilitate healing of sores on feet and legs: b
3. What type of skin breakdown is excoriation?(Select all that apply.)
a.) Skin damage from mechanical injury
b.) Skin damage from chemical injury.
c.) Skin abrasion caused by excessive peeling, scratching, and po king of skin.
d.) The surface layers of the skin have been broken.
e.) Skin damage from sliding and rubbing the
skin.: a b
e
4. You are educating a patient with disease-related fatigue about hygiene.
Which statement shows they need more education?
a.) "I should get a shower chair so I can rest while taking a shower or bath"
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, b.) "I should do what I have energy for, even if it is just baby wipes."
c.) "I need to make sure to get a hot shower/ bath daily to open up my lungs"
d.) "I can wear my oxygen in the bath if I get short of breath.": c
5. A safe alternative to humidified Oxygen is 'Vicks Vapor Rub.'
a.) True
b.) False: b
6. You are teaching your pt about caring for their hearing aids. Which of these
statements is correct?
a.) Turn them off and keep them in place to prevent loss
b.) Keep at least one on & in place in case there is an emergency
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