NCSBN Practice Questions Exam Prep Questions And Answers
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Assistive devices are used when a caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs/15.9 kg
true or false - ✔✔True
During any patient transferring task, if any caregiver is required to lift a patient who weighs more
than 35 lbs/15.9 kg, then the patient should be considered fully dependent, and assistive devices
should be used for transfer
If a draining wound tests positive for MRSA, the patient is placed on contact precautions
True or False - ✔✔True
Patients with abscess or draining wounds who tests positive for MRSA are placed on contact
precautions
Hands can be cleaned with alcohol-based hand rub after caring for a patient with C. diff
True or False - ✔✔False
Alcohol does not kill C diff spores and soap and water should be used for hand hygiene as
recommended by CDC
Disaster triage differs from route emergency department triage
True or False - ✔✔True
Disaster triage categories range from most urgent (first priority), urgent, nonurgent (the walking
wounded), and dead/catastrophic/coma.
Newborns are fitted with tamperproof security sensors during their stay at the hospital
True or False - ✔✔True
,Wearing a tamper proof safety device reduces the risk of abduction. The sensor shows the location
of the infant and the security system can activate other devices (such as cameras, door locks, public
address systems, sirens, and other alarms) in the event of an attempted abduction
Restraints can be ordered prn by health care providers
True or False - ✔✔False
HCP are required to specify duration and circumstances for which restraints are required and for
how they should be used. Nurses and HCPs must frequently monitor patients to reassess for the
continued need for restraints.
Sensor pads may be used on beds of individuals who are a fall risk
True or False - ✔✔True
Bed alarms and sensor pads can be used to alert caregivers when a patient is attempting to get up
from a bed or chair, especially for a patient that is at risk for a fall. This is an effective alternative
to the use of restraintts
The 3 elements of radiation protection are time, duration, and shielding
True or False - ✔✔True
The farther away people are from a radiation source, the less their exposure; as a rule, if you double
the distance, you reduce the exposure by a factor of four. The amount of radiation exposure
typically increases with the time people spend near the source of radiation
You should quickly remove contaminated clothing by pulling it over your head
True or False - ✔✔False
,Contaminated clothing should never be removed quickly, but it should be cut off instead of pulled
over your head. place contaminated clothing inside a plastic bag, seal the bag, and then place inside
another plastic bag
Standard precautions also includes respiratory/cough etiquette
True or False - ✔✔True
Standard precautions are used to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens
from both recognized and unrecognized sources. Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette is now
considered part of standard precautions
The nurse is making patient room assignments. In order to minimize the risk of a hospital acquired
infection, which of these children would be the most appropriate roommate for a 3-year-old child
diagnosed with minimal change disease
a. 3 year old with fracture, with a sibling that has Fifth disease
b. 2 year old diagnosed with respiratory infection
c. 6 year old with sickle cell disease experiencing vaso-occlusive crisis
d. 4 year old with bilateral inguinal hernia repair - ✔✔d. 4 year old with bilateral inguinal hernia
repair
Minimal change disease is a kidney disorder that can lead to nephrotic syndrome. Corticosteroids
can cure the disease in most children but cytotoxic therapy and other drugs may be needed, but
this treatment can reduce the child's ability to fight infection. The charge nurse must select a
roommate who does not have an infection, which is the child child who had surgery. The sickle
cell crisis may have triggered an infection. The child's sibling who has a viral disease has the
potential to develop an infection.
The nurse is setting up a patient's dinner tray. When the nurse turns her back to the patient, the
patient grabs the nurse's buttocks and states that he is hungry for much more than dinner. Which
of the following response by the nurse is indicated?
a. ignore the behavior
, b. call the HCP
c. quickly leave the room and ask UAP to assist the patient
d. complete an incident report - ✔✔d. complete an incident report
To keep the therapeutic relationship intact, a nurse needs to set limits on appropriate behavior and
not ignore bad behavior. Sexual harassment is a form of violence and is never part of the job. The
nurse should report the incident to her supervisor and complete an incident report. The nurse has
the right to ask not to be assigned to this patient.
The paramedics are transporting a poisoning victim to the local hospital. In which of these cases
does the nurse anticipate that hyperbaric O2 therapy will be used?
a. 6yo found sitting on bathroom floor beside an empty bottle of diazepam
b. 21 yo with suspected ethanol intoxication
c. 35 yo found unconscious with suspected CO poisoning
2 yo who ate an undetermined amount of crystal drain cleaner - ✔✔c. 35 yo found unconscious
with suspected CO poisoning
CO poisoning is the leading cause of poisoning in the US. It causes severe hypoxia which is why
treatment includes high-dose oxygen. In severe poisoning, hyperbaric O2 therapy may be used.
Treatment for:
-crystal drain cleaner and diazepam may include gastric lavage and/or activated charcoal
-alcohol intoxication may include gastric lavage, IV fluids, and supportive care
A neonate is having difficulty maintaining a temperature above 98F and is placed in an infant
warming system. Which of the following actions will ensure the safety of the neonate?
a. monitor temperature continuously
b. avoid touching neonate with cold hands
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Assistive devices are used when a caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs/15.9 kg
true or false - ✔✔True
During any patient transferring task, if any caregiver is required to lift a patient who weighs more
than 35 lbs/15.9 kg, then the patient should be considered fully dependent, and assistive devices
should be used for transfer
If a draining wound tests positive for MRSA, the patient is placed on contact precautions
True or False - ✔✔True
Patients with abscess or draining wounds who tests positive for MRSA are placed on contact
precautions
Hands can be cleaned with alcohol-based hand rub after caring for a patient with C. diff
True or False - ✔✔False
Alcohol does not kill C diff spores and soap and water should be used for hand hygiene as
recommended by CDC
Disaster triage differs from route emergency department triage
True or False - ✔✔True
Disaster triage categories range from most urgent (first priority), urgent, nonurgent (the walking
wounded), and dead/catastrophic/coma.
Newborns are fitted with tamperproof security sensors during their stay at the hospital
True or False - ✔✔True
,Wearing a tamper proof safety device reduces the risk of abduction. The sensor shows the location
of the infant and the security system can activate other devices (such as cameras, door locks, public
address systems, sirens, and other alarms) in the event of an attempted abduction
Restraints can be ordered prn by health care providers
True or False - ✔✔False
HCP are required to specify duration and circumstances for which restraints are required and for
how they should be used. Nurses and HCPs must frequently monitor patients to reassess for the
continued need for restraints.
Sensor pads may be used on beds of individuals who are a fall risk
True or False - ✔✔True
Bed alarms and sensor pads can be used to alert caregivers when a patient is attempting to get up
from a bed or chair, especially for a patient that is at risk for a fall. This is an effective alternative
to the use of restraintts
The 3 elements of radiation protection are time, duration, and shielding
True or False - ✔✔True
The farther away people are from a radiation source, the less their exposure; as a rule, if you double
the distance, you reduce the exposure by a factor of four. The amount of radiation exposure
typically increases with the time people spend near the source of radiation
You should quickly remove contaminated clothing by pulling it over your head
True or False - ✔✔False
,Contaminated clothing should never be removed quickly, but it should be cut off instead of pulled
over your head. place contaminated clothing inside a plastic bag, seal the bag, and then place inside
another plastic bag
Standard precautions also includes respiratory/cough etiquette
True or False - ✔✔True
Standard precautions are used to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne and other pathogens
from both recognized and unrecognized sources. Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette is now
considered part of standard precautions
The nurse is making patient room assignments. In order to minimize the risk of a hospital acquired
infection, which of these children would be the most appropriate roommate for a 3-year-old child
diagnosed with minimal change disease
a. 3 year old with fracture, with a sibling that has Fifth disease
b. 2 year old diagnosed with respiratory infection
c. 6 year old with sickle cell disease experiencing vaso-occlusive crisis
d. 4 year old with bilateral inguinal hernia repair - ✔✔d. 4 year old with bilateral inguinal hernia
repair
Minimal change disease is a kidney disorder that can lead to nephrotic syndrome. Corticosteroids
can cure the disease in most children but cytotoxic therapy and other drugs may be needed, but
this treatment can reduce the child's ability to fight infection. The charge nurse must select a
roommate who does not have an infection, which is the child child who had surgery. The sickle
cell crisis may have triggered an infection. The child's sibling who has a viral disease has the
potential to develop an infection.
The nurse is setting up a patient's dinner tray. When the nurse turns her back to the patient, the
patient grabs the nurse's buttocks and states that he is hungry for much more than dinner. Which
of the following response by the nurse is indicated?
a. ignore the behavior
, b. call the HCP
c. quickly leave the room and ask UAP to assist the patient
d. complete an incident report - ✔✔d. complete an incident report
To keep the therapeutic relationship intact, a nurse needs to set limits on appropriate behavior and
not ignore bad behavior. Sexual harassment is a form of violence and is never part of the job. The
nurse should report the incident to her supervisor and complete an incident report. The nurse has
the right to ask not to be assigned to this patient.
The paramedics are transporting a poisoning victim to the local hospital. In which of these cases
does the nurse anticipate that hyperbaric O2 therapy will be used?
a. 6yo found sitting on bathroom floor beside an empty bottle of diazepam
b. 21 yo with suspected ethanol intoxication
c. 35 yo found unconscious with suspected CO poisoning
2 yo who ate an undetermined amount of crystal drain cleaner - ✔✔c. 35 yo found unconscious
with suspected CO poisoning
CO poisoning is the leading cause of poisoning in the US. It causes severe hypoxia which is why
treatment includes high-dose oxygen. In severe poisoning, hyperbaric O2 therapy may be used.
Treatment for:
-crystal drain cleaner and diazepam may include gastric lavage and/or activated charcoal
-alcohol intoxication may include gastric lavage, IV fluids, and supportive care
A neonate is having difficulty maintaining a temperature above 98F and is placed in an infant
warming system. Which of the following actions will ensure the safety of the neonate?
a. monitor temperature continuously
b. avoid touching neonate with cold hands
