BLOCK #1 NURSING FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
What is the best way to to get an accurate count of an irregular pulse? - ANS apical pulse (1
full minute)
What is the ? blood pressure number?
100-140 ; 1st sound; start - ANS systolic
What is the ? blood pressure number?
60-90 ; last sound ; done - ANS diastolic
What is the most reliable way of taking a temperature? - ANS rectal temperature ,(because it
is a person's core temperature)
one nurse takes an apical pulse for a full minute at the same time another nurse takes a radial
pulse for a full minute. It's comapred to ensure circulation is happening - ANS apical/radial
pulse
harm done to a client as a result of neglecting duties, procedures, or ordinary precautions -
ANS negligence
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,How would you define professional negligence - ANS malpractice
infection obtained at a hospital - ANS nosocomial infection
to keep blankets /pressure off feet or toes especially for a diabetic - ANS bed cradle
to allow the mucous membranes of the anus time to absorb medication or oil - ANS retention
enema
redness, swelling, pain - ANS inflammation signs
pathogen, reservoir ,exit, transmission, entry, host susceptibility - ANS infectious disease
chain
SPHERICAL, ROD, SPIRAL - ANS bacteria
to determine what pathogen it is and what medication to use on it - ANS culture and
sensitivity
How far do you insert the tube when giving an enema? - ANS 3-4 (inches)
What is the most single important factor in medical asepsis? - ANS handwashing
When would you catheterize a patient for residual urine?
to determine residual volume after the patient has ? - ANS voided
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, What position does the patient need to be in for an enema? - ANS sim's lateral
Why do we ??
difficulty voiding
sterile sample
surgery ( during or after )
spinal cord injuries
strict input-output recording
keep urine off pressure ulcer - ANS catheritize patient
What is a serious complication of catheterization? - ANS bladder infection
What is the most effective way to apply heat to the body? - ANS moist heat
(warm , moist compresses and packs)
What is the last sense to leave the body prior to dying? - ANS hearing
-hypotension - narrowed pulse pressure
-tachycardia -restlessness and anxiety
-difficulty breathing -cyanosis
-slowed capillary refill ( press on nail bed,color should come back immediately )
-extreme thirst -cold and clammy skin
-hypothermia -low oxygen sat
-ringing in ear -difficulty seeing - ANS shock
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
What is the best way to to get an accurate count of an irregular pulse? - ANS apical pulse (1
full minute)
What is the ? blood pressure number?
100-140 ; 1st sound; start - ANS systolic
What is the ? blood pressure number?
60-90 ; last sound ; done - ANS diastolic
What is the most reliable way of taking a temperature? - ANS rectal temperature ,(because it
is a person's core temperature)
one nurse takes an apical pulse for a full minute at the same time another nurse takes a radial
pulse for a full minute. It's comapred to ensure circulation is happening - ANS apical/radial
pulse
harm done to a client as a result of neglecting duties, procedures, or ordinary precautions -
ANS negligence
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,How would you define professional negligence - ANS malpractice
infection obtained at a hospital - ANS nosocomial infection
to keep blankets /pressure off feet or toes especially for a diabetic - ANS bed cradle
to allow the mucous membranes of the anus time to absorb medication or oil - ANS retention
enema
redness, swelling, pain - ANS inflammation signs
pathogen, reservoir ,exit, transmission, entry, host susceptibility - ANS infectious disease
chain
SPHERICAL, ROD, SPIRAL - ANS bacteria
to determine what pathogen it is and what medication to use on it - ANS culture and
sensitivity
How far do you insert the tube when giving an enema? - ANS 3-4 (inches)
What is the most single important factor in medical asepsis? - ANS handwashing
When would you catheterize a patient for residual urine?
to determine residual volume after the patient has ? - ANS voided
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, What position does the patient need to be in for an enema? - ANS sim's lateral
Why do we ??
difficulty voiding
sterile sample
surgery ( during or after )
spinal cord injuries
strict input-output recording
keep urine off pressure ulcer - ANS catheritize patient
What is a serious complication of catheterization? - ANS bladder infection
What is the most effective way to apply heat to the body? - ANS moist heat
(warm , moist compresses and packs)
What is the last sense to leave the body prior to dying? - ANS hearing
-hypotension - narrowed pulse pressure
-tachycardia -restlessness and anxiety
-difficulty breathing -cyanosis
-slowed capillary refill ( press on nail bed,color should come back immediately )
-extreme thirst -cold and clammy skin
-hypothermia -low oxygen sat
-ringing in ear -difficulty seeing - ANS shock
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