RNSG 1105 Final Exam questions and answers
2024\2025 A+ Grade
National Patient Safety Goals
- correct answer Goal 1: Identify patients correctly
Goal 2: Improve staff communication
Goal 6: Use alarms safely
Goal 7: Prevent infection
Steps in the nursing process
- correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Analysis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Hospital associated infections can occur as the result of
- correct answer invasive procedures
antibiotic administration
the presence of multi-drug resistant organisms
breaks in infection prevention and control activities
Patients at greater risk for health care associated infections include those with
- correct answer multiple illnesses
poorly nourished
compromised immune system
older adults
,Sites of HAIs
- correct answer urinary tract
wounds
respiratory tract
bloodstream
What is most effective way to clean uncontaminated hands?
- correct answer alcohol-based hand rubs; remember to foam in and foam out
Hand washing with antimicrobial soap is encouraged
- correct answer before, after, and between direct patient contact
before putting on sterile gloves
after contact with bodily fluids or excretions
when moving from a contaminated to a clean body site
after contact with surfaces in the patients room
after removing gloves
Standard precautions
- correct answer used in care of all hospitalized patients regardless of their diagnosis or presumed
infection status; used for: blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, non-intact skin, mucous
membranes, regardless of whether or not they contain visible blood
Isolation Environment
- correct answer private rooms; negative or positive air pressure; PPE supplies should be outside the
patient's room in a cabinet, cart or an anteroom; the appropriate type of precaution sign should be
placed on the door; have dedicated supplies in the room
Gloves are required
- correct answer when the activity has the possibility of soilage of hands with body fluids (blood,
contaminated items, excretions, secretions)
, Gloves are not required
- correct answer when the activity does not have possibility of soilage of hands with body fluids such as
changing an IV bag, feeding a patient, taking vital signs, turning a patient
Gowns
- correct answer worn to prevent soiling the health care worker's clothing by the patient's blood or body
fluids
provide barrier protection because they are made of a waterproof or impervious material
put on immediately before entering the room
taken off immediately before exiting the room and disposed of in patient's room
Masks
- correct answer prevent from inhaling large particles which travel a short distance (3 ft)
prevent from inhaling small particle droplets which remain in the air and travel a longer distance
can only be worn once
never lower mask around neck and then bring back over mouth and nose for reuse
Protective eyewear
- correct answer must be worn when there is risk of spray or splash contaminating the mucous
membranes of the eyes (ie suctioning)
side shields are required
State boards of Nursing
- correct answer require passing of NCLEX-RN; responsible for Nurse Practice Act
Nurse Practice Act
- correct answer protects public health, safety, and welfare; sets minimum education requirements
Step 1 - Assessment
- correct answer Collect data, validate data, organize data
2024\2025 A+ Grade
National Patient Safety Goals
- correct answer Goal 1: Identify patients correctly
Goal 2: Improve staff communication
Goal 6: Use alarms safely
Goal 7: Prevent infection
Steps in the nursing process
- correct answer 1. Assessment
2. Analysis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Hospital associated infections can occur as the result of
- correct answer invasive procedures
antibiotic administration
the presence of multi-drug resistant organisms
breaks in infection prevention and control activities
Patients at greater risk for health care associated infections include those with
- correct answer multiple illnesses
poorly nourished
compromised immune system
older adults
,Sites of HAIs
- correct answer urinary tract
wounds
respiratory tract
bloodstream
What is most effective way to clean uncontaminated hands?
- correct answer alcohol-based hand rubs; remember to foam in and foam out
Hand washing with antimicrobial soap is encouraged
- correct answer before, after, and between direct patient contact
before putting on sterile gloves
after contact with bodily fluids or excretions
when moving from a contaminated to a clean body site
after contact with surfaces in the patients room
after removing gloves
Standard precautions
- correct answer used in care of all hospitalized patients regardless of their diagnosis or presumed
infection status; used for: blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, non-intact skin, mucous
membranes, regardless of whether or not they contain visible blood
Isolation Environment
- correct answer private rooms; negative or positive air pressure; PPE supplies should be outside the
patient's room in a cabinet, cart or an anteroom; the appropriate type of precaution sign should be
placed on the door; have dedicated supplies in the room
Gloves are required
- correct answer when the activity has the possibility of soilage of hands with body fluids (blood,
contaminated items, excretions, secretions)
, Gloves are not required
- correct answer when the activity does not have possibility of soilage of hands with body fluids such as
changing an IV bag, feeding a patient, taking vital signs, turning a patient
Gowns
- correct answer worn to prevent soiling the health care worker's clothing by the patient's blood or body
fluids
provide barrier protection because they are made of a waterproof or impervious material
put on immediately before entering the room
taken off immediately before exiting the room and disposed of in patient's room
Masks
- correct answer prevent from inhaling large particles which travel a short distance (3 ft)
prevent from inhaling small particle droplets which remain in the air and travel a longer distance
can only be worn once
never lower mask around neck and then bring back over mouth and nose for reuse
Protective eyewear
- correct answer must be worn when there is risk of spray or splash contaminating the mucous
membranes of the eyes (ie suctioning)
side shields are required
State boards of Nursing
- correct answer require passing of NCLEX-RN; responsible for Nurse Practice Act
Nurse Practice Act
- correct answer protects public health, safety, and welfare; sets minimum education requirements
Step 1 - Assessment
- correct answer Collect data, validate data, organize data
