NURS-2528 EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉Dress Code in Lab. Answer: - Scrubs - "Durham College Green"
- Durham College issued name tag
- Long hair tied up/ back - under control -no hats, kerchiefs, caps
- Cosmetics in moderation - scent free policy
- Nails clean, short
- No polish, no tips, no false nails
◉Dress Code In Lab. Answer: - Minimal jewelry - 1 plain band, only
studs, no hoops
- Clean, low heeled, completely enclosed black, brown or white shoes
- NO BOOTS
- Watch with second hand
- Stethoscope/BP Cuff -not around neck Must be in full uniform
when entering the lab!
Must be in full uniform when entering the lab!
◉Environmental Safety. Answer: - Suction
,- Oxygen
- Bed height
- Side rails
- Brakes on bed
- Call bell
- Clutter
- Lighting
Always double check side rails!
◉Bedside Tables. Answer: - The client's personal space!
- Do not move things without permission
- Do not try to "work around" things either
◉Hand hygiene in health care. Answer: Nurses move from patient to
patient and room to room while providing care and working in the
patient care environment.
This movement while carrying out tasks and procedures provides
many opportunities for the transmission of organisms on hands.
, ◉Transmission of organisms. Answer: Transmission of organisms by
hands of health care providers between two patients can result in
health care associated infections (HAIs).
◉Hand Hygiene. Answer: - most effective way to prevent spread of
organisms
- transient VS resident microbes
◉Why does hand hygiene work?. Answer: Hand hygiene with
alcohol-based hand rub - correctly applied - kills organisms in
seconds.
Hand hygiene with soap and water - done correctly- removes
organisms.
◉How to clean hands: Two methods. Answer: Alcohol-based hand
rub is the preferred method for cleaning hands. It is better than
washing hands (even with antibacterial soap) when hands are not
visibly soiled.
Handwashing with soap and running water must be done when
hands are visibly soiled. Alcohol-based hand rub is the preferred
method for cleaning hands. It is better than washing hands (even
with antibacterial soap) when hands are not visibly soiled.
STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉Dress Code in Lab. Answer: - Scrubs - "Durham College Green"
- Durham College issued name tag
- Long hair tied up/ back - under control -no hats, kerchiefs, caps
- Cosmetics in moderation - scent free policy
- Nails clean, short
- No polish, no tips, no false nails
◉Dress Code In Lab. Answer: - Minimal jewelry - 1 plain band, only
studs, no hoops
- Clean, low heeled, completely enclosed black, brown or white shoes
- NO BOOTS
- Watch with second hand
- Stethoscope/BP Cuff -not around neck Must be in full uniform
when entering the lab!
Must be in full uniform when entering the lab!
◉Environmental Safety. Answer: - Suction
,- Oxygen
- Bed height
- Side rails
- Brakes on bed
- Call bell
- Clutter
- Lighting
Always double check side rails!
◉Bedside Tables. Answer: - The client's personal space!
- Do not move things without permission
- Do not try to "work around" things either
◉Hand hygiene in health care. Answer: Nurses move from patient to
patient and room to room while providing care and working in the
patient care environment.
This movement while carrying out tasks and procedures provides
many opportunities for the transmission of organisms on hands.
, ◉Transmission of organisms. Answer: Transmission of organisms by
hands of health care providers between two patients can result in
health care associated infections (HAIs).
◉Hand Hygiene. Answer: - most effective way to prevent spread of
organisms
- transient VS resident microbes
◉Why does hand hygiene work?. Answer: Hand hygiene with
alcohol-based hand rub - correctly applied - kills organisms in
seconds.
Hand hygiene with soap and water - done correctly- removes
organisms.
◉How to clean hands: Two methods. Answer: Alcohol-based hand
rub is the preferred method for cleaning hands. It is better than
washing hands (even with antibacterial soap) when hands are not
visibly soiled.
Handwashing with soap and running water must be done when
hands are visibly soiled. Alcohol-based hand rub is the preferred
method for cleaning hands. It is better than washing hands (even
with antibacterial soap) when hands are not visibly soiled.
