NURS 240 2026 LATEST EXAM Q&A
GRADED A+
⚫In planning and provision for safer pt care r/t the prevention of positioning
injury, the RN should
a. Depend on the pt's natural defense mechanisms to indicate the need for
positioning alterations
b. Rely on the surgeon and anesthesia assessments to guide positioning
c. Use a consistent method of procedure specific positioning for each pt
d. Use additional precautions as appropriate based on unique pt
considerations. Answer: D
⚫What physiological effect is most likely to result from positioning a pt in
the Otho to my position?
a. Hip dislocation
b. Venous pooling in the legs
C. Damage to brachial nerve
d. Severe hypertension. Answer: A
⚫What is an important consideration r/t transferring a pt who has received
general anesthesia from the OR bed today gurney for transport to PACU?
a. One staff member should routinely be available for pt transfers
b. Transfer with a minimum of 4 staff members in attendance
c. Pre medicate the pt to make them less anxious during transport
d. Wait until the pt it's fully awake and able to transfer himself. Answer: B
⚫An area of painful skin that is abraded blistered or has shallow craters
would be classified as which stage ulcer?
a. I
b. II
c. III
D. IV. Answer: B
⚫one of the physiological effects of the trendelenburg position is
a. Decreased diaphragmatic movement
b. Even distribution of lung ventilation
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Venous pooling in the lower legs. Answer: A
, ⚫Which statement correctly describes recommendations for preoperative
pt skin antisepsis?
a. In determining the area to be prepped, expose the smallest area
possible to protect the pt's privacy
b. Prep dirty areas before clean areas
c. Remove hair with a razor
d. The prep should start at the site of the incision and move outwards.
Answer: D
⚫CHG is recommended for
a. The auditory canal
b. The scalp
c. Vaginal preps
d. Topical application. Answer: D
⚫Which of the following is not a goal of the surgical prep?
a. Removal of soil and transient microbes
b. Reduction of resident microbes below a pathogenic level
c. The promotion of rapid rebound growth of microorganisms
d. All options are correct. Answer: C
⚫Antimicrobial agents used for the surgical skin prep need to be fast
acting with a broad spectrum in order to be effective against a wide range
of microorganisms. What other properties are necessary for an effective
skin prep agent?
a. Low log reduction capability and non irritating
b. Persistent and toxic
c. High log reduction and non toxic
d. Persistent and non irritating
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 1 and 4. Answer: C
⚫As directed by their surgeon, pt's should bathe or shower before surgery
with soap or antimicrobial in order to
a. Reduce the skin's microbial count
B. Soften hair shafts for preoperative removal
c. Lessen the effectiveness of the surgical skin prep
d. None of the above. Answer: A
GRADED A+
⚫In planning and provision for safer pt care r/t the prevention of positioning
injury, the RN should
a. Depend on the pt's natural defense mechanisms to indicate the need for
positioning alterations
b. Rely on the surgeon and anesthesia assessments to guide positioning
c. Use a consistent method of procedure specific positioning for each pt
d. Use additional precautions as appropriate based on unique pt
considerations. Answer: D
⚫What physiological effect is most likely to result from positioning a pt in
the Otho to my position?
a. Hip dislocation
b. Venous pooling in the legs
C. Damage to brachial nerve
d. Severe hypertension. Answer: A
⚫What is an important consideration r/t transferring a pt who has received
general anesthesia from the OR bed today gurney for transport to PACU?
a. One staff member should routinely be available for pt transfers
b. Transfer with a minimum of 4 staff members in attendance
c. Pre medicate the pt to make them less anxious during transport
d. Wait until the pt it's fully awake and able to transfer himself. Answer: B
⚫An area of painful skin that is abraded blistered or has shallow craters
would be classified as which stage ulcer?
a. I
b. II
c. III
D. IV. Answer: B
⚫one of the physiological effects of the trendelenburg position is
a. Decreased diaphragmatic movement
b. Even distribution of lung ventilation
c. Increased cardiac output
d. Venous pooling in the lower legs. Answer: A
, ⚫Which statement correctly describes recommendations for preoperative
pt skin antisepsis?
a. In determining the area to be prepped, expose the smallest area
possible to protect the pt's privacy
b. Prep dirty areas before clean areas
c. Remove hair with a razor
d. The prep should start at the site of the incision and move outwards.
Answer: D
⚫CHG is recommended for
a. The auditory canal
b. The scalp
c. Vaginal preps
d. Topical application. Answer: D
⚫Which of the following is not a goal of the surgical prep?
a. Removal of soil and transient microbes
b. Reduction of resident microbes below a pathogenic level
c. The promotion of rapid rebound growth of microorganisms
d. All options are correct. Answer: C
⚫Antimicrobial agents used for the surgical skin prep need to be fast
acting with a broad spectrum in order to be effective against a wide range
of microorganisms. What other properties are necessary for an effective
skin prep agent?
a. Low log reduction capability and non irritating
b. Persistent and toxic
c. High log reduction and non toxic
d. Persistent and non irritating
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 1 and 4. Answer: C
⚫As directed by their surgeon, pt's should bathe or shower before surgery
with soap or antimicrobial in order to
a. Reduce the skin's microbial count
B. Soften hair shafts for preoperative removal
c. Lessen the effectiveness of the surgical skin prep
d. None of the above. Answer: A
