PNR 300 – Practical Nursing EXAM TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 |INSTANT
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1. Which of the following is the primary goal of infection
control in nursing?
A. Increase patient satisfaction
B. Prevent disease transmission
C. Reduce healthcare costs
D. Promote hospital reputation
*Correct answer: B – Preventing disease transmission is the
primary goal of infection control to protect patients and staff
from infections.
2. When performing hand hygiene, which of the following
actions is most important?
A. Rubbing hands with sanitizer for at least 20 seconds
B. Wearing gloves at all times
C. Only washing hands when visibly soiled
D. Using cold water
*Correct answer: A – Effective hand hygiene requires rubbing
hands with sanitizer or soap for at least 20 seconds to remove
pathogens.
,3. Which of the following are considered standard
precautions?
A. Wearing gloves when in contact with blood
B. Using gowns for potential splashes
C. Disposing of sharps properly
D. Isolation of all patients regardless of diagnosis
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Standard precautions include gloves,
gowns, masks, and safe disposal of sharps; isolation is used only
when indicated.
4. Which vital sign indicates a potential cardiovascular
problem?
A. BP 90/60 mmHg
B. Temperature 37°C
C. Respiratory rate 18/min
D. Oxygen saturation 98%
*Correct answer: A – A blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg may
indicate hypotension, which can signal cardiovascular
compromise.
5. What is the correct position for a patient receiving an
enema?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Left lateral
D. High Fowler’s
*Correct answer: C – The left lateral (Sims) position allows
optimal flow of the enema solution into the colon.
,6. Which of the following signs indicate hypoglycemia?
A. Sweating
B. Confusion
C. Rapid pulse
D. Hypertension
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Hypoglycemia presents with
sweating, confusion, and rapid pulse; hypertension is not
typical.
7. A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection.
Which sites are appropriate?
A. Abdomen
B. Upper arm
C. Thigh
D. Forearm
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Subcutaneous injections are
commonly given in the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh; forearm
is generally not used.
8. What is the priority action when a patient has a sudden
drop in oxygen saturation?
A. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
B. Increase oxygen as prescribed
C. Assess airway and breathing
D. Document the event
*Correct answer: C – Assessing airway and breathing is the
immediate priority to ensure patient safety before notifying or
documenting.
, 9. Which of the following interventions promote safe patient
mobility?
A. Using gait belts
B. Encouraging proper footwear
C. Lifting patients without assistance
D. Clearing pathways of obstacles
*Correct answer: A, B, D – Gait belts, proper footwear, and
clear pathways reduce the risk of falls; lifting without assistance
is unsafe.
10. Which of the following are signs of infection at a surgical
site?
A. Redness
B. Warmth
C. Swelling
D. Cool, pale skin
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Redness, warmth, and swelling are
classic signs of infection; cool, pale skin suggests poor perfusion
rather than infection.
11. Which of the following is the correct technique when
performing a sterile dressing change?
A. Wash hands before and after procedure
B. Touch only the edges of sterile materials
C. Allow sterile field to contact non-sterile surfaces
D. Keep the sterile field above waist level
*Correct answer: A, B, D – Hand hygiene, touching only sterile
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 |INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is the primary goal of infection
control in nursing?
A. Increase patient satisfaction
B. Prevent disease transmission
C. Reduce healthcare costs
D. Promote hospital reputation
*Correct answer: B – Preventing disease transmission is the
primary goal of infection control to protect patients and staff
from infections.
2. When performing hand hygiene, which of the following
actions is most important?
A. Rubbing hands with sanitizer for at least 20 seconds
B. Wearing gloves at all times
C. Only washing hands when visibly soiled
D. Using cold water
*Correct answer: A – Effective hand hygiene requires rubbing
hands with sanitizer or soap for at least 20 seconds to remove
pathogens.
,3. Which of the following are considered standard
precautions?
A. Wearing gloves when in contact with blood
B. Using gowns for potential splashes
C. Disposing of sharps properly
D. Isolation of all patients regardless of diagnosis
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Standard precautions include gloves,
gowns, masks, and safe disposal of sharps; isolation is used only
when indicated.
4. Which vital sign indicates a potential cardiovascular
problem?
A. BP 90/60 mmHg
B. Temperature 37°C
C. Respiratory rate 18/min
D. Oxygen saturation 98%
*Correct answer: A – A blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg may
indicate hypotension, which can signal cardiovascular
compromise.
5. What is the correct position for a patient receiving an
enema?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Left lateral
D. High Fowler’s
*Correct answer: C – The left lateral (Sims) position allows
optimal flow of the enema solution into the colon.
,6. Which of the following signs indicate hypoglycemia?
A. Sweating
B. Confusion
C. Rapid pulse
D. Hypertension
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Hypoglycemia presents with
sweating, confusion, and rapid pulse; hypertension is not
typical.
7. A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection.
Which sites are appropriate?
A. Abdomen
B. Upper arm
C. Thigh
D. Forearm
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Subcutaneous injections are
commonly given in the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh; forearm
is generally not used.
8. What is the priority action when a patient has a sudden
drop in oxygen saturation?
A. Notify the healthcare provider immediately
B. Increase oxygen as prescribed
C. Assess airway and breathing
D. Document the event
*Correct answer: C – Assessing airway and breathing is the
immediate priority to ensure patient safety before notifying or
documenting.
, 9. Which of the following interventions promote safe patient
mobility?
A. Using gait belts
B. Encouraging proper footwear
C. Lifting patients without assistance
D. Clearing pathways of obstacles
*Correct answer: A, B, D – Gait belts, proper footwear, and
clear pathways reduce the risk of falls; lifting without assistance
is unsafe.
10. Which of the following are signs of infection at a surgical
site?
A. Redness
B. Warmth
C. Swelling
D. Cool, pale skin
*Correct answer: A, B, C – Redness, warmth, and swelling are
classic signs of infection; cool, pale skin suggests poor perfusion
rather than infection.
11. Which of the following is the correct technique when
performing a sterile dressing change?
A. Wash hands before and after procedure
B. Touch only the edges of sterile materials
C. Allow sterile field to contact non-sterile surfaces
D. Keep the sterile field above waist level
*Correct answer: A, B, D – Hand hygiene, touching only sterile
