Chamberlain University
1 MAXE 422 RN
★ ★
College of Nursing & Public Health
C
C A R E • CO M P E T E N C E • CO N F I D E N C E
EST. 1889
NR 224 — Fundamentals of Nursing
E X A M 1 M AT E R I A L : E M R / E H R , I N F E C T I O N CO N T R O L , P P E , A S E P S I S , M O B I L I TY & V I TA L
SIGNS
INSTITUTION Chamberlain University — COURSE NR 224 – Fundamentals of
College of Nursing & Public Nursing
Health
EXAM VERSION Latest Update TOTAL QUESTIONS 45 Q&A with Clinical Rationale
FORMAT Multiple Choice – Select the GRADE A – 100% Correct Verified
Single Best Answer Answers
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE
▸ This document contains verified Q&A for NR 224 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 (2026/2027 Update).
▸ Covers EMR/EHR, chain of infection, transmission-based precautions, PPE, medical/surgical asepsis, vital signs,
mobility aids, body mechanics, and immobility complications.
▸ Each answer includes clinical rationale based on evidence-based practice and Chamberlain University nursing
curriculum standards.
▸ Use this guide to prepare for the exam and for clinical application in foundational nursing practice.
SECTION I — EMR/EHR & DOCUMENTATION Q1–Q3
1. What is an EMR (Electronic Medical Record)?
CORRECT ANSWER: The legal record documenting a single encounter between an individual and a
healthcare professional.
RATIONALE: EMR is specific to one provider or visit. Examples include an urgent care visit or a colonoscopy at an
outpatient endoscopy center. EMRs are not designed to be shared across different healthcare organizations.
2. What is an EHR (Electronic Health Record)?
CORRECT ANSWER: A longitudinal record of an individual's interactions with the healthcare system over
time.
RATIONALE: EHR spans multiple encounters and providers across different healthcare settings. The primary source
of data collection is the patient. EHRs are designed to be shared and follow the patient across the continuum of care.
, 3. What does SOAP stand for in nursing documentation?
CORRECT ANSWER: S- Subjective, O- Objective, A- Assessment, P- Plan.
RATIONALE: Subjective data: shared by patient/family; cannot be verified by nurse. Objective data: assessed and
verified by nurse using senses. Assessment: nurse's hypothesis/evaluation based on data cues. Plan: intended actions
to support patient's health outcomes.
SECTION II — INFECTION CONTROL & TRANSMISSION-BASED Q4–
PRECAUTIONS Q15
4. What does the mnemonic "Mrs. Wee" stand for, and what type of precaution does it represent?
CORRECT ANSWER: M- Multi-drug resistant infection (MRSA), R- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), S- Skin
infection, W- Wound Infection, E- Enteric Infections (C. diff), E- Eye infections (conjunctivitis). Represents
Contact Precautions.
RATIONALE: Contact precautions require a private room, gown, and gloves. PPE for contact precautions includes
wearing a gown and gloves when entering the room. These precautions are used for organisms spread by direct or
indirect contact.
5. What does the mnemonic "Spiderman" stand for, and what type of precaution does it represent?
CORRECT ANSWER: S- Sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis; P- Parvovirus B19, pneumonia,
pertussis; I- influenza; D- Diphtheria; E- Epiglottis; R- Rubella; M- Mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma,
meningeal pneumonia; An- Adenovirus. Represents Droplet Precautions.
RATIONALE: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask, gown, gloves, and eye protection with respiratory
symptoms. Surgical mask should be worn within 3-6 feet of the patient. Droplets travel short distances (≤3-6 feet)
through coughing, sneezing, or talking.
6. What does the mnemonic "My chicken has TB" stand for, and what type of precaution does it
represent?
CORRECT ANSWER: My- Measles (rubeola), Chicken- Chickenpox (varicella), Has- herpes zoster, TB-
Tuberculosis. Represents Airborne Precautions.
RATIONALE: Airborne precautions require N95 mask, gown, gloves, negative air pressure room, and closed door. N95
respirator must be fit-tested annually. Airborne particles remain suspended in the air and travel on air currents.
7. What is the proper donning (putting on) order for PPE?
CORRECT ANSWER: Hand Hygiene → Apply gown → Apply mask (surgical or N95) → Apply eye covering
(goggles or face shield) → Apply gloves.
RATIONALE: Gown first, then mask, then eye protection, then gloves last. Gloves should cover the cuff of the gown.
This sequence prevents contamination during application and ensures proper protection.
1 MAXE 422 RN
★ ★
College of Nursing & Public Health
C
C A R E • CO M P E T E N C E • CO N F I D E N C E
EST. 1889
NR 224 — Fundamentals of Nursing
E X A M 1 M AT E R I A L : E M R / E H R , I N F E C T I O N CO N T R O L , P P E , A S E P S I S , M O B I L I TY & V I TA L
SIGNS
INSTITUTION Chamberlain University — COURSE NR 224 – Fundamentals of
College of Nursing & Public Nursing
Health
EXAM VERSION Latest Update TOTAL QUESTIONS 45 Q&A with Clinical Rationale
FORMAT Multiple Choice – Select the GRADE A – 100% Correct Verified
Single Best Answer Answers
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE
▸ This document contains verified Q&A for NR 224 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 (2026/2027 Update).
▸ Covers EMR/EHR, chain of infection, transmission-based precautions, PPE, medical/surgical asepsis, vital signs,
mobility aids, body mechanics, and immobility complications.
▸ Each answer includes clinical rationale based on evidence-based practice and Chamberlain University nursing
curriculum standards.
▸ Use this guide to prepare for the exam and for clinical application in foundational nursing practice.
SECTION I — EMR/EHR & DOCUMENTATION Q1–Q3
1. What is an EMR (Electronic Medical Record)?
CORRECT ANSWER: The legal record documenting a single encounter between an individual and a
healthcare professional.
RATIONALE: EMR is specific to one provider or visit. Examples include an urgent care visit or a colonoscopy at an
outpatient endoscopy center. EMRs are not designed to be shared across different healthcare organizations.
2. What is an EHR (Electronic Health Record)?
CORRECT ANSWER: A longitudinal record of an individual's interactions with the healthcare system over
time.
RATIONALE: EHR spans multiple encounters and providers across different healthcare settings. The primary source
of data collection is the patient. EHRs are designed to be shared and follow the patient across the continuum of care.
, 3. What does SOAP stand for in nursing documentation?
CORRECT ANSWER: S- Subjective, O- Objective, A- Assessment, P- Plan.
RATIONALE: Subjective data: shared by patient/family; cannot be verified by nurse. Objective data: assessed and
verified by nurse using senses. Assessment: nurse's hypothesis/evaluation based on data cues. Plan: intended actions
to support patient's health outcomes.
SECTION II — INFECTION CONTROL & TRANSMISSION-BASED Q4–
PRECAUTIONS Q15
4. What does the mnemonic "Mrs. Wee" stand for, and what type of precaution does it represent?
CORRECT ANSWER: M- Multi-drug resistant infection (MRSA), R- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), S- Skin
infection, W- Wound Infection, E- Enteric Infections (C. diff), E- Eye infections (conjunctivitis). Represents
Contact Precautions.
RATIONALE: Contact precautions require a private room, gown, and gloves. PPE for contact precautions includes
wearing a gown and gloves when entering the room. These precautions are used for organisms spread by direct or
indirect contact.
5. What does the mnemonic "Spiderman" stand for, and what type of precaution does it represent?
CORRECT ANSWER: S- Sepsis, scarlet fever, streptococcal pharyngitis; P- Parvovirus B19, pneumonia,
pertussis; I- influenza; D- Diphtheria; E- Epiglottis; R- Rubella; M- Mumps, meningitis, mycoplasma,
meningeal pneumonia; An- Adenovirus. Represents Droplet Precautions.
RATIONALE: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask, gown, gloves, and eye protection with respiratory
symptoms. Surgical mask should be worn within 3-6 feet of the patient. Droplets travel short distances (≤3-6 feet)
through coughing, sneezing, or talking.
6. What does the mnemonic "My chicken has TB" stand for, and what type of precaution does it
represent?
CORRECT ANSWER: My- Measles (rubeola), Chicken- Chickenpox (varicella), Has- herpes zoster, TB-
Tuberculosis. Represents Airborne Precautions.
RATIONALE: Airborne precautions require N95 mask, gown, gloves, negative air pressure room, and closed door. N95
respirator must be fit-tested annually. Airborne particles remain suspended in the air and travel on air currents.
7. What is the proper donning (putting on) order for PPE?
CORRECT ANSWER: Hand Hygiene → Apply gown → Apply mask (surgical or N95) → Apply eye covering
(goggles or face shield) → Apply gloves.
RATIONALE: Gown first, then mask, then eye protection, then gloves last. Gloves should cover the cuff of the gown.
This sequence prevents contamination during application and ensures proper protection.
