NUR 436 FINAL QUESTION AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT A+
UPDATE 2026
What are some principles for a healthy home checklist? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Working lightbulb in overhead lights in the hall and stairs
Locked prescriptions and over-the-counter medications away from children; childproof
caps
Locked products used for cleaning, car maintenance, gardening, and pest control
Safety covers on electrical outlets
Range hood fan or other kitchen exhaust fan that vents outside
Maintained gutters, downspouts, and rooftop to prevent moisture from entering home
Sealed gaps around roofing and attic openings to keep rodents and insects out
Installed smoke alarms on every floor
Mats with nonslip rubber backs on bathroom floors
Carbon monoxide detectors near bathrooms
Floors clear of electrical cords and clutter
Trash can covered with lid
Test for radon
Fixed holes, cracks, and leaks on exterior of the house
Set hot water heater at 120 degrees
Installed handrails on both sides of the stairs
Disaster kit for shelter and plan fire escape route
What is home care? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Services provided to individuals and
families in their place of residence for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or
restoring health or for maximizing the level of independence while minimizing the effects
of disability and illness, including terminal illness"
What is the role of Medicare in home care? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Covering nursing
services, home health aids, and some medical costs
How long might a first home health visit last? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Up to 2 hours
What two things should you collect on a first home-health visit? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- Insurance verification
,In-depth history
OASIS tool for all medicare and medicaid patients? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Outcome
ASessment
Information
Set
What are some benefits of nursing in the home health setting? - CORRECT ANSWES --
No risk for HAI
Nurse only has one patient
No time limit or age restrictions
Patients can make own cultural and food choices
Patients can wear own clothes/maintain dignity
Parkland formula - CORRECT ANSWES -- 4 ml x TBSA (%) x weight (kg)
50% given first 8 hours
50% given next 16 hours
What are the five rights of delegation? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Right task
Right circumstances
Right person
Right direction
Right supervision
Right task - CORRECT ANSWES -- Tasks to delegate include: those that are repetitive,
require little supervision, are noninvasive, have predictable results, and have potential
minimal risk
Right circumstance - CORRECT ANSWES -- Appropriate patient setting, resources, etc.
Right person - CORRECT ANSWES -- RN --> NAP
Right direction / communication - CORRECT ANSWES -- Clear, concise description of
a task including objective, limits, and expectations; communication should be ongoing
Right supervision / feedback - CORRECT ANSWES -- Appropriate monitoring,
evaluation, intervention, and feedback as needed
Emergency management of head injuries should include: - CORRECT ANSWES -- ABC
Neuro
Stabilize neck and spine with jaw thrust to open airway
Clean abrasions with soap and water
NPO
Assess pain, but no analgesics
Pupil check every 4 hours
, Awaken 2x a night for LOC
Ratio of formula to water - CORRECT ANSWES -- 1 scoop to 2 oz
What is the universal recipient? - CORRECT ANSWES -- AB positive
What is the universal donor? - CORRECT ANSWES -- O negative
What does whole blood contain? - CORRECT ANSWES -- RBC
WBC
Platelets
When should whole blood be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Hemorrhage
Active bleeding
Hypovolemia w/ shock
Cardiopulmonary bypass
When should RBCs be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Anemia
CHF
Low hgb/hct
Blood loss from birth / surgery / trauma / chemo
When should platelets be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Platelet disorders
Massive blood loss
When should FFP be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- To replace coagulation/clotting
factors
Whens should cryoprecipitate be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- If bleeding
When fibriongen is <100 mg/dL
Potassium in adults - CORRECT ANSWES -- 3.5-5
Potassium in children - CORRECT ANSWES -- 4.1-5.3
Potassium in infants
Pediatric vital signs - CORRECT ANSWES -- Infant: 100-180, 75-160, 30-60, <70
Toddler: 100-150, 65-150, 24-40, <70 +2A
Preschool: 60-150, 60-90, 22-34, <70 + 2A
School-age: 60-110, 60-90, 18-30, <70 +2A
Pre-teen: 50-110, 50-90, 12-16, <90
Rule of nines for adults - CORRECT ANSWES -- Head: 9%
Chest front and back: 36%
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT A+
UPDATE 2026
What are some principles for a healthy home checklist? - CORRECT ANSWES --
Working lightbulb in overhead lights in the hall and stairs
Locked prescriptions and over-the-counter medications away from children; childproof
caps
Locked products used for cleaning, car maintenance, gardening, and pest control
Safety covers on electrical outlets
Range hood fan or other kitchen exhaust fan that vents outside
Maintained gutters, downspouts, and rooftop to prevent moisture from entering home
Sealed gaps around roofing and attic openings to keep rodents and insects out
Installed smoke alarms on every floor
Mats with nonslip rubber backs on bathroom floors
Carbon monoxide detectors near bathrooms
Floors clear of electrical cords and clutter
Trash can covered with lid
Test for radon
Fixed holes, cracks, and leaks on exterior of the house
Set hot water heater at 120 degrees
Installed handrails on both sides of the stairs
Disaster kit for shelter and plan fire escape route
What is home care? - CORRECT ANSWES -- "Services provided to individuals and
families in their place of residence for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or
restoring health or for maximizing the level of independence while minimizing the effects
of disability and illness, including terminal illness"
What is the role of Medicare in home care? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Covering nursing
services, home health aids, and some medical costs
How long might a first home health visit last? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Up to 2 hours
What two things should you collect on a first home-health visit? - CORRECT ANSWES
-- Insurance verification
,In-depth history
OASIS tool for all medicare and medicaid patients? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Outcome
ASessment
Information
Set
What are some benefits of nursing in the home health setting? - CORRECT ANSWES --
No risk for HAI
Nurse only has one patient
No time limit or age restrictions
Patients can make own cultural and food choices
Patients can wear own clothes/maintain dignity
Parkland formula - CORRECT ANSWES -- 4 ml x TBSA (%) x weight (kg)
50% given first 8 hours
50% given next 16 hours
What are the five rights of delegation? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Right task
Right circumstances
Right person
Right direction
Right supervision
Right task - CORRECT ANSWES -- Tasks to delegate include: those that are repetitive,
require little supervision, are noninvasive, have predictable results, and have potential
minimal risk
Right circumstance - CORRECT ANSWES -- Appropriate patient setting, resources, etc.
Right person - CORRECT ANSWES -- RN --> NAP
Right direction / communication - CORRECT ANSWES -- Clear, concise description of
a task including objective, limits, and expectations; communication should be ongoing
Right supervision / feedback - CORRECT ANSWES -- Appropriate monitoring,
evaluation, intervention, and feedback as needed
Emergency management of head injuries should include: - CORRECT ANSWES -- ABC
Neuro
Stabilize neck and spine with jaw thrust to open airway
Clean abrasions with soap and water
NPO
Assess pain, but no analgesics
Pupil check every 4 hours
, Awaken 2x a night for LOC
Ratio of formula to water - CORRECT ANSWES -- 1 scoop to 2 oz
What is the universal recipient? - CORRECT ANSWES -- AB positive
What is the universal donor? - CORRECT ANSWES -- O negative
What does whole blood contain? - CORRECT ANSWES -- RBC
WBC
Platelets
When should whole blood be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Hemorrhage
Active bleeding
Hypovolemia w/ shock
Cardiopulmonary bypass
When should RBCs be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Anemia
CHF
Low hgb/hct
Blood loss from birth / surgery / trauma / chemo
When should platelets be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- Platelet disorders
Massive blood loss
When should FFP be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- To replace coagulation/clotting
factors
Whens should cryoprecipitate be given? - CORRECT ANSWES -- If bleeding
When fibriongen is <100 mg/dL
Potassium in adults - CORRECT ANSWES -- 3.5-5
Potassium in children - CORRECT ANSWES -- 4.1-5.3
Potassium in infants
Pediatric vital signs - CORRECT ANSWES -- Infant: 100-180, 75-160, 30-60, <70
Toddler: 100-150, 65-150, 24-40, <70 +2A
Preschool: 60-150, 60-90, 22-34, <70 + 2A
School-age: 60-110, 60-90, 18-30, <70 +2A
Pre-teen: 50-110, 50-90, 12-16, <90
Rule of nines for adults - CORRECT ANSWES -- Head: 9%
Chest front and back: 36%
