NSG 501 Final Exam And Answers.
Which of the following is most effective method to prevent transmission of pathogens
from one patient to another ? -
\Practicing proper hand hygiene
A patient with tuberculosis is admitted to the medical unit. Which transmission based
precautions should be implemented? -
\Airborne
A male patient is admitted to the hospital with blunt chest trauma after a motor vehicle
accident. The nursing priority for this patient would be to: -
\Assess the breathing pattern
A patient is preparing for discharge and says to the nurse "I feel really well prepared to
go home today, I hope I don't have to come back for more procedures." According to
Peplau, the nurse understands this to be which phase of the therapeutic relationship? -
\Resolution
A patient is admitted to the ED with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. The
patient tells the nurse, "i'm scared. I think I'm going to die." Which response by the
nurse would be most appropriate ? -
\It's normal to feel frightened. We are doing everything we can for you
The nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who has acute pain. The guiding principle
for pain assessment and management should be that: -
\The patient's self-report of pain is the gold standard of pain assessment
The patient is in the hospital with signs and symptoms related to a variety of chronic
illnesses. Which of the following are subjective data? -
\Fatigue, dizziness, SOB
Which physiologic need is assigned highest priority by the nurse? -
\Hydration
The nurse's assessment of the patient includes the following info. Which one takes the
highest priority and would require immediate attention? -
\SpO2 88%
In which situation is it most important to use soap and water instead of antiseptic gel or
foam for hand hygiene? -
\After assisting the patient with toileting needs
, A patient scheduled for bilateral inguinal hernia repair the next day is observed pacing
the room. After validating that the patient is anxious about the upcoming surgery
because of fear of pain, a relevant nursing diagnosis is: -
\Anxiety related to fear of postoperative pain as evidenced by pacing
The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of influenza. Which of the following
infection control practices is most important for the nurse to implement? -
\Wear a mask before entering the patients room
What is the correct order when doffing (removing) personal protective equipment after
providing care to a patient with influenza and an infected pressure ulcer wound? -
\Gloves, gown, mask
The nurse is assessing the patient's pain experience. Which of the following
statements/questions addresses the Q in the PQRSTU assessment guide? -
\Describe for me what your pain is like.
The nurse primarily uses the nursing process in the care of patients: -
\As a problem-solving tool to identify and address the patient's nursing care needs
A culture of safety includes: -
\Speaking up when you see something is not right
When assessing the patient's blood pressure, the student is unable to distinctly hear the
beats. Which would be the most appropriate independent action by the student? -
\Re-take the blood pressure in a few minutes
Which of the following is the best communication technique to use during an
assessment interview? -
\Ask open-ended questions and actively listen
The student is assessing the vital signs of an average sized adult. Which of the
following sets of vital signs would be expected? -
\P=82; R=14; BP 110/60
Patient teaching occurs during which phase of the nursing process? -
\Implementation
The nurse is preparing to provide hygiene care for the fall-risk patient. Which of the
following approaches would be the most appropriate? -
\My name is Jane. I'm helping you with your care today. When would you like to get
started with your bath ?
An older adult patient has dry flaky skin. The nurse's best action would be to: -
\Use moisturizing products for skin care
Which of the following is most effective method to prevent transmission of pathogens
from one patient to another ? -
\Practicing proper hand hygiene
A patient with tuberculosis is admitted to the medical unit. Which transmission based
precautions should be implemented? -
\Airborne
A male patient is admitted to the hospital with blunt chest trauma after a motor vehicle
accident. The nursing priority for this patient would be to: -
\Assess the breathing pattern
A patient is preparing for discharge and says to the nurse "I feel really well prepared to
go home today, I hope I don't have to come back for more procedures." According to
Peplau, the nurse understands this to be which phase of the therapeutic relationship? -
\Resolution
A patient is admitted to the ED with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. The
patient tells the nurse, "i'm scared. I think I'm going to die." Which response by the
nurse would be most appropriate ? -
\It's normal to feel frightened. We are doing everything we can for you
The nurse is obtaining a history from a patient who has acute pain. The guiding principle
for pain assessment and management should be that: -
\The patient's self-report of pain is the gold standard of pain assessment
The patient is in the hospital with signs and symptoms related to a variety of chronic
illnesses. Which of the following are subjective data? -
\Fatigue, dizziness, SOB
Which physiologic need is assigned highest priority by the nurse? -
\Hydration
The nurse's assessment of the patient includes the following info. Which one takes the
highest priority and would require immediate attention? -
\SpO2 88%
In which situation is it most important to use soap and water instead of antiseptic gel or
foam for hand hygiene? -
\After assisting the patient with toileting needs
, A patient scheduled for bilateral inguinal hernia repair the next day is observed pacing
the room. After validating that the patient is anxious about the upcoming surgery
because of fear of pain, a relevant nursing diagnosis is: -
\Anxiety related to fear of postoperative pain as evidenced by pacing
The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of influenza. Which of the following
infection control practices is most important for the nurse to implement? -
\Wear a mask before entering the patients room
What is the correct order when doffing (removing) personal protective equipment after
providing care to a patient with influenza and an infected pressure ulcer wound? -
\Gloves, gown, mask
The nurse is assessing the patient's pain experience. Which of the following
statements/questions addresses the Q in the PQRSTU assessment guide? -
\Describe for me what your pain is like.
The nurse primarily uses the nursing process in the care of patients: -
\As a problem-solving tool to identify and address the patient's nursing care needs
A culture of safety includes: -
\Speaking up when you see something is not right
When assessing the patient's blood pressure, the student is unable to distinctly hear the
beats. Which would be the most appropriate independent action by the student? -
\Re-take the blood pressure in a few minutes
Which of the following is the best communication technique to use during an
assessment interview? -
\Ask open-ended questions and actively listen
The student is assessing the vital signs of an average sized adult. Which of the
following sets of vital signs would be expected? -
\P=82; R=14; BP 110/60
Patient teaching occurs during which phase of the nursing process? -
\Implementation
The nurse is preparing to provide hygiene care for the fall-risk patient. Which of the
following approaches would be the most appropriate? -
\My name is Jane. I'm helping you with your care today. When would you like to get
started with your bath ?
An older adult patient has dry flaky skin. The nurse's best action would be to: -
\Use moisturizing products for skin care
