NURS 224 TRAINING STUDY SHEET 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉What are babies fed when they are in severe pain? . Answer: Sugar
water
◉What are 4 types of pathogens? . Answer: 1. bacteria
2. viruses
3. parasites
4. fungi
◉What is a nosocomial infection? . Answer: hospital acquired
infection
◉List assessments related to hygiene and personal care . Answer:
Observe patient's hair for signs of self-care deficits.
Document the skin assessment and calculate the Braden score.
Red, swollen gums and bad breath may indicate poor oral hygiene,
bacterial, or fungal infection, or may be the side effect of some
medications.
, Teaching is vital to help the patient learn a new perspective on the
importance of hygiene to overall health.
◉What are some causes of immobility? . Answer: Strokes, traumatic
brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries can lead to either paresis
(limited or impaired movement) or paralysis (loss of movement).
Impairment or injury of any component of the musculoskeletal
system affects the body's ability to move.
◉What side of the body should an individual carry a cane on? .
Answer: The strong side gets the cane
◉List assessments related to movement and immobility . Answer:
Weakness of muscles and bones places the patient at greater risk for
falls.
The nurse assesses for alterations in the patient's musculoskeletal
system through observing pain level, gait, coordination, fall risk,
strength, and joint range of motion.
The nurse may utilize active range of motion or passive range of
motion to evaluate patient ability to move joints.
◉The chain of infection has six main components, which include: .
Answer: 1. infectious agents
2. source of infection
3. portal of exit
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉What are babies fed when they are in severe pain? . Answer: Sugar
water
◉What are 4 types of pathogens? . Answer: 1. bacteria
2. viruses
3. parasites
4. fungi
◉What is a nosocomial infection? . Answer: hospital acquired
infection
◉List assessments related to hygiene and personal care . Answer:
Observe patient's hair for signs of self-care deficits.
Document the skin assessment and calculate the Braden score.
Red, swollen gums and bad breath may indicate poor oral hygiene,
bacterial, or fungal infection, or may be the side effect of some
medications.
, Teaching is vital to help the patient learn a new perspective on the
importance of hygiene to overall health.
◉What are some causes of immobility? . Answer: Strokes, traumatic
brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries can lead to either paresis
(limited or impaired movement) or paralysis (loss of movement).
Impairment or injury of any component of the musculoskeletal
system affects the body's ability to move.
◉What side of the body should an individual carry a cane on? .
Answer: The strong side gets the cane
◉List assessments related to movement and immobility . Answer:
Weakness of muscles and bones places the patient at greater risk for
falls.
The nurse assesses for alterations in the patient's musculoskeletal
system through observing pain level, gait, coordination, fall risk,
strength, and joint range of motion.
The nurse may utilize active range of motion or passive range of
motion to evaluate patient ability to move joints.
◉The chain of infection has six main components, which include: .
Answer: 1. infectious agents
2. source of infection
3. portal of exit
