NUR 132 Final Exam Study Guide
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Five moments of hand hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -Before touching a patient, Before a
procedure, After touching a procedure or body fluid exposure risk, After touching a patient, After
touching a patient's surroundings
Standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER -Treat all patients (clients, residents) as potentially
infectious, Hand hygiene, basic PPE, routine cleaning, appropriate handling of linen
Transmission-based precautions - CORRECT ANSWER -When a highly transmissible infection is
suspected or diagnosed, In addition to standard precautions - Additional practices may include: Single
room with restricted visitors, Advanced PPE i.e. P2 respirator mask, apron, eyewear, Advanced
environmental cleaning
Modes of transmission - Contact - CORRECT ANSWER -Person-to-person, susceptible host /
examples of organisms = Influenza A
Modes of transmission - Droplets - CORRECT ANSWER -Large particles that can be transmitted
indirectly to mucosal membranes / examples of organisms = influenza virus
Modes of transmission - Airborne - CORRECT ANSWER -Small particles aerosols, drop nuclei /
examples of organisms = chickenpox
Urinary tract defence mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER -Urine flow (wash away
microorganisms), Epithelium (Provide barrier)
Hand hygiene and HAIs - CORRECT ANSWER -Hand hygiene prevents healthcare-associated
infections by eliminating pathogens from healthcare workers' hands, reducing the spread of infections.
, A-E assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
Types of assessment methods - CORRECT ANSWER -Inspection - visual examination, Palpation -
the use of touch, Percussion - tapping the body, Auscultation - listening sounds
Core temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -Within the deep tissue where the temperature is
constant, Tympanic thermometers assess closely and the most accurate
Surface temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -Fluctuates according to environment and blood flow
to the skin, 'Surface' methods include skin, axillary, and oral
Normal ranges of vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER -T: 36-38, P: 60-100, R: 12-20, S: 95-100, BP:
110-130/80-90
Wong-Baker faces pain tool - CORRECT ANSWER -Explain to the person that each face is for
someone with no pain or some or a lot of pain. It is recommended for persons aged 3 years and older.
PQRSTU regarding pain - CORRECT ANSWER -P: Provocation/Palliation - What causes the
pain? What makes it better or worse? Q: Quality - What does the pain feel like? R: Region/Radiation -
Where is the pain located? Does it spread anywhere? S: Severity - How intense is the pain on a scale of 0-
10? T: Timing - When did the pain start? How long does it last? U: Understanding - What does the patient
think causes the pain? How does it affect their daily life?
Complications of impaired physical mobility - CORRECT ANSWER -Increased physical disability
(muscle wastage), Increased falls, Loss of independence, Pressure injuries, Increased patient morbidity
and mortality
Minimal interventions on the FRAMP tool - CORRECT ANSWER -Make sure frequently used
items are within reach, Call bell in reach, Appropriate footwear (non-slip), Bed/chair appropriate height
Common areas for pressure injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -Sacrum/buttocks/coccyx, Heels,
Anywhere there is prolonged pressure
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Five moments of hand hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -Before touching a patient, Before a
procedure, After touching a procedure or body fluid exposure risk, After touching a patient, After
touching a patient's surroundings
Standard precautions - CORRECT ANSWER -Treat all patients (clients, residents) as potentially
infectious, Hand hygiene, basic PPE, routine cleaning, appropriate handling of linen
Transmission-based precautions - CORRECT ANSWER -When a highly transmissible infection is
suspected or diagnosed, In addition to standard precautions - Additional practices may include: Single
room with restricted visitors, Advanced PPE i.e. P2 respirator mask, apron, eyewear, Advanced
environmental cleaning
Modes of transmission - Contact - CORRECT ANSWER -Person-to-person, susceptible host /
examples of organisms = Influenza A
Modes of transmission - Droplets - CORRECT ANSWER -Large particles that can be transmitted
indirectly to mucosal membranes / examples of organisms = influenza virus
Modes of transmission - Airborne - CORRECT ANSWER -Small particles aerosols, drop nuclei /
examples of organisms = chickenpox
Urinary tract defence mechanism - CORRECT ANSWER -Urine flow (wash away
microorganisms), Epithelium (Provide barrier)
Hand hygiene and HAIs - CORRECT ANSWER -Hand hygiene prevents healthcare-associated
infections by eliminating pathogens from healthcare workers' hands, reducing the spread of infections.
, A-E assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
Types of assessment methods - CORRECT ANSWER -Inspection - visual examination, Palpation -
the use of touch, Percussion - tapping the body, Auscultation - listening sounds
Core temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -Within the deep tissue where the temperature is
constant, Tympanic thermometers assess closely and the most accurate
Surface temperature - CORRECT ANSWER -Fluctuates according to environment and blood flow
to the skin, 'Surface' methods include skin, axillary, and oral
Normal ranges of vital signs - CORRECT ANSWER -T: 36-38, P: 60-100, R: 12-20, S: 95-100, BP:
110-130/80-90
Wong-Baker faces pain tool - CORRECT ANSWER -Explain to the person that each face is for
someone with no pain or some or a lot of pain. It is recommended for persons aged 3 years and older.
PQRSTU regarding pain - CORRECT ANSWER -P: Provocation/Palliation - What causes the
pain? What makes it better or worse? Q: Quality - What does the pain feel like? R: Region/Radiation -
Where is the pain located? Does it spread anywhere? S: Severity - How intense is the pain on a scale of 0-
10? T: Timing - When did the pain start? How long does it last? U: Understanding - What does the patient
think causes the pain? How does it affect their daily life?
Complications of impaired physical mobility - CORRECT ANSWER -Increased physical disability
(muscle wastage), Increased falls, Loss of independence, Pressure injuries, Increased patient morbidity
and mortality
Minimal interventions on the FRAMP tool - CORRECT ANSWER -Make sure frequently used
items are within reach, Call bell in reach, Appropriate footwear (non-slip), Bed/chair appropriate height
Common areas for pressure injuries - CORRECT ANSWER -Sacrum/buttocks/coccyx, Heels,
Anywhere there is prolonged pressure
