NS1881 SEMESTER 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
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Which of the following factors influence urinary elimination?
a) body image
b) knowledge
c) socioeconomic status
d) age - ANS d) age
a) state 2 reasons why Mr Harris may have difficulty sleeping.
B) provide 1 nursing intervention for each reason provided to assist with this problem. -
ANS reason 1 - brightly lit environment or noisy environment
Intervention: turn off unnecessary light or keep distance from noise.
reason 2 - too much noise in the ward.
Intervention: shut door, do not interrupt him or keep voice now.
Identify 2 items of PPE and provide a specific example of when you would use the PPE. -
ANS Possible answers:
gloves - exposer to bodily fluids such as blood from removing a wound dressing using ANTT
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,face mask - to prevent catching any air born or droplet viruses
goggles/eye protection - any splashes (e.g. urine bags)
face shield - caring for positive covid patients (air born virus)
There are 8 steps to clinical reasoning, name them in order. - ANS 1. consider patient
situation (age, gender, injury)
2. collect cues and information (current health (e.g. active?), symptoms (dry mouth), possible
issue (e.g. dehydration) )
3. process information (e.g. signs of being unwell and in pain. Pain in stomach could be making
it hard to eat. Stomach needs to be checked)
4. identifying problems/issues (diagnosis)
5. establish goals (SMART)
6. take action (e.g., monitor urine output every hour)
7. evaluate outcomes (has things improved?)
8. reflect on process and new learning (what could you do better next time?)
Identify the 6 essential links to chain of infection. - ANS 1. existence of an organism or
infectious disease
2. need a reservoir (place where the organism or disease can live and multiply e.g. human or
water)
3. needs to have a portal to exit the reservoir
4.mode of transmission (air born or via physical contact)
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, 5. portal in entry (open wound or mouth)
6. susceptible host (infected patient)
list 3 things a nurse needs to consider before mobilising a person. Provide a rationale. - ANS -
asking for consent because they may not want to move.
- clear the environment of any trip hazards to avoid injury
- correct foot wear to avoid slipping
- If they need a mobility aid. This is to ensure that they are able to walk after moving them from
the bed.
- If they need glassed. This is so they are able to see when walking.
- If they have had any surgery and is experiencing pain. This is to know if we are able to move
them and what to be mindful of.
- If they require the bed go be lowed. This is to ensure they are able to move out of bede easily.
- If the bed brakes are on to avoid injury themselves and us.
The pressure wave of blood that is felt on an artery is known as... - ANS Pulse
What is the name for a safety device that is secured around a person's waist and is used during
mobilisation? - ANS Walking belt.
What is the term used to describe the pressure of excess interstitial fluid in the body that makes
skin appear swollen, shiny and taut, and tends to blanch skin colour? - ANS Oedema (fluid
retention)
What does hypotension refer to? - ANS low blood pressure
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AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Which of the following factors influence urinary elimination?
a) body image
b) knowledge
c) socioeconomic status
d) age - ANS d) age
a) state 2 reasons why Mr Harris may have difficulty sleeping.
B) provide 1 nursing intervention for each reason provided to assist with this problem. -
ANS reason 1 - brightly lit environment or noisy environment
Intervention: turn off unnecessary light or keep distance from noise.
reason 2 - too much noise in the ward.
Intervention: shut door, do not interrupt him or keep voice now.
Identify 2 items of PPE and provide a specific example of when you would use the PPE. -
ANS Possible answers:
gloves - exposer to bodily fluids such as blood from removing a wound dressing using ANTT
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,face mask - to prevent catching any air born or droplet viruses
goggles/eye protection - any splashes (e.g. urine bags)
face shield - caring for positive covid patients (air born virus)
There are 8 steps to clinical reasoning, name them in order. - ANS 1. consider patient
situation (age, gender, injury)
2. collect cues and information (current health (e.g. active?), symptoms (dry mouth), possible
issue (e.g. dehydration) )
3. process information (e.g. signs of being unwell and in pain. Pain in stomach could be making
it hard to eat. Stomach needs to be checked)
4. identifying problems/issues (diagnosis)
5. establish goals (SMART)
6. take action (e.g., monitor urine output every hour)
7. evaluate outcomes (has things improved?)
8. reflect on process and new learning (what could you do better next time?)
Identify the 6 essential links to chain of infection. - ANS 1. existence of an organism or
infectious disease
2. need a reservoir (place where the organism or disease can live and multiply e.g. human or
water)
3. needs to have a portal to exit the reservoir
4.mode of transmission (air born or via physical contact)
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, 5. portal in entry (open wound or mouth)
6. susceptible host (infected patient)
list 3 things a nurse needs to consider before mobilising a person. Provide a rationale. - ANS -
asking for consent because they may not want to move.
- clear the environment of any trip hazards to avoid injury
- correct foot wear to avoid slipping
- If they need a mobility aid. This is to ensure that they are able to walk after moving them from
the bed.
- If they need glassed. This is so they are able to see when walking.
- If they have had any surgery and is experiencing pain. This is to know if we are able to move
them and what to be mindful of.
- If they require the bed go be lowed. This is to ensure they are able to move out of bede easily.
- If the bed brakes are on to avoid injury themselves and us.
The pressure wave of blood that is felt on an artery is known as... - ANS Pulse
What is the name for a safety device that is secured around a person's waist and is used during
mobilisation? - ANS Walking belt.
What is the term used to describe the pressure of excess interstitial fluid in the body that makes
skin appear swollen, shiny and taut, and tends to blanch skin colour? - ANS Oedema (fluid
retention)
What does hypotension refer to? - ANS low blood pressure
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