FINAL EXAM NUR1141 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
Q & A 2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following are components of the nursing
process?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Implementation
E. Evaluation
Correct answers: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic method
consisting of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation,
and evaluation to provide patient-centered care.
2. Which actions are appropriate when performing hand
hygiene?
A. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
B. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer when hands are not
visibly soiled
C. Wearing gloves instead of washing hands
D. Drying hands with a clean towel
,Correct answers: A, B, D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is essential to prevent infection.
Gloves do not replace handwashing.
3. What are the normal ranges for adult vital signs?
A. Temperature: 36–38°C
B. Pulse: 60–100 bpm
C. Respiratory rate: 12–20 breaths/min
D. Blood pressure: 120/80–140/90 mmHg
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Normal adult blood pressure can vary; standard
normal is 120/80 mmHg. Values above 140/90 indicate
hypertension.
4. Which positions are commonly used for patient comfort
and medical procedures?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Sims’
E. Lithotomy
Correct answers: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: Different patient positions are used for assessment,
procedures, or comfort.
,5. Which are examples of aseptic technique?
A. Using sterile gloves
B. Cleaning skin before injection
C. Covering wounds with sterile dressings
D. Touching sterile instruments with bare hands
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Aseptic technique prevents contamination. Touching
sterile items with bare hands is a breach.
6. What are signs of infection in a postoperative patient?
A. Fever
B. Redness around wound
C. Swelling
D. Increased appetite
E. Purulent drainage
Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Infection signs include fever, inflammation, and
purulent drainage. Increased appetite is not a typical sign.
7. Which methods are used to prevent pressure ulcers?
A. Frequent repositioning
B. Using pressure-relieving mattresses
C. Keeping skin dry
, D. Applying lotion to broken skin
E. Encouraging mobility
Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Repositioning, skin care, and mobility reduce
pressure ulcer risk. Lotion should not be applied to broken skin.
8. Which are types of urinary catheters?
A. Intermittent
B. Indwelling (Foley)
C. Suprapubic
D. Condom (external)
E. Nasogastric
Correct answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Nasogastric tubes are for gastric drainage, not
urinary catheterization.
9. Which interventions promote respiratory function?
A. Encouraging deep breathing and coughing
B. Incentive spirometry
C. Elevating the head of the bed
D. Limiting fluid intake
E. Administering oxygen therapy as prescribed
Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Deep breathing, proper positioning, and oxygen
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
Q & A 2026|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following are components of the nursing
process?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnosis
C. Planning
D. Implementation
E. Evaluation
Correct answers: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic method
consisting of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation,
and evaluation to provide patient-centered care.
2. Which actions are appropriate when performing hand
hygiene?
A. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
B. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer when hands are not
visibly soiled
C. Wearing gloves instead of washing hands
D. Drying hands with a clean towel
,Correct answers: A, B, D
Rationale: Hand hygiene is essential to prevent infection.
Gloves do not replace handwashing.
3. What are the normal ranges for adult vital signs?
A. Temperature: 36–38°C
B. Pulse: 60–100 bpm
C. Respiratory rate: 12–20 breaths/min
D. Blood pressure: 120/80–140/90 mmHg
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Normal adult blood pressure can vary; standard
normal is 120/80 mmHg. Values above 140/90 indicate
hypertension.
4. Which positions are commonly used for patient comfort
and medical procedures?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Sims’
E. Lithotomy
Correct answers: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: Different patient positions are used for assessment,
procedures, or comfort.
,5. Which are examples of aseptic technique?
A. Using sterile gloves
B. Cleaning skin before injection
C. Covering wounds with sterile dressings
D. Touching sterile instruments with bare hands
Correct answers: A, B, C
Rationale: Aseptic technique prevents contamination. Touching
sterile items with bare hands is a breach.
6. What are signs of infection in a postoperative patient?
A. Fever
B. Redness around wound
C. Swelling
D. Increased appetite
E. Purulent drainage
Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Infection signs include fever, inflammation, and
purulent drainage. Increased appetite is not a typical sign.
7. Which methods are used to prevent pressure ulcers?
A. Frequent repositioning
B. Using pressure-relieving mattresses
C. Keeping skin dry
, D. Applying lotion to broken skin
E. Encouraging mobility
Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Repositioning, skin care, and mobility reduce
pressure ulcer risk. Lotion should not be applied to broken skin.
8. Which are types of urinary catheters?
A. Intermittent
B. Indwelling (Foley)
C. Suprapubic
D. Condom (external)
E. Nasogastric
Correct answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Nasogastric tubes are for gastric drainage, not
urinary catheterization.
9. Which interventions promote respiratory function?
A. Encouraging deep breathing and coughing
B. Incentive spirometry
C. Elevating the head of the bed
D. Limiting fluid intake
E. Administering oxygen therapy as prescribed
Correct answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Deep breathing, proper positioning, and oxygen
