NR 226
Fundamentals-Patient Care
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key principle of aseptic
technique?
- A. Using sterile gloves only for invasive procedures
- B. Always washing hands before and after patient contact
- C. Allowing sterile items to touch non-sterile surfaces
- D. Using soap and water instead of alcohol-based hand rubs
- ANS: B. Always washing hands before and after patient
contact
- Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental aspect of aseptic
technique to prevent the spread of infections.
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,2. Which patient care intervention is most appropriate for
preventing pressure ulcers?
- A. Applying lotion to dry skin
- B. Repositioning the patient every two hours
- C. Keeping the patient well hydrated
- D. Using heavy bed linens
- ANS: B. Repositioning the patient every two hours
- Rationale: Repositioning the patient regularly helps to
alleviate pressure on vulnerable areas and prevent pressure ulcers.
3. What is the primary purpose of administering oxygen therapy
to a patient with respiratory distress?
- A. Increase heart rate
- B. Decrease carbon dioxide levels
- C. Enhance oxygen saturation
- D. Reduce blood pressure
- ANS: C. Enhance oxygen saturation
- Rationale: The primary goal of oxygen therapy is to
improve the patient's oxygen saturation and ensure adequate
tissue oxygenation.
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, 4. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
incentive spirometer?
- A. To measure blood oxygen levels
- B. To encourage deep breathing and lung expansion
- C. To monitor cardiac output
- D. To administer medication
- ANS: B. To encourage deep breathing and lung expansion
- Rationale: An incentive spirometer is used to promote deep
breathing and prevent atelectasis and pneumonia in post-operative
patients.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. Fill in the blank: The ____________ technique involves using
touch to locate anatomical landmarks without the use of
instruments.
- ANS: Palpation
- Rationale: Palpation is the technique of using touch to
assess anatomical landmarks and identify abnormalities.
6. Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of a ____________ is
to provide nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract.
- ANS: Feeding tube
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Fundamentals-Patient Care
Final Exams Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a key principle of aseptic
technique?
- A. Using sterile gloves only for invasive procedures
- B. Always washing hands before and after patient contact
- C. Allowing sterile items to touch non-sterile surfaces
- D. Using soap and water instead of alcohol-based hand rubs
- ANS: B. Always washing hands before and after patient
contact
- Rationale: Hand hygiene is a fundamental aspect of aseptic
technique to prevent the spread of infections.
©2025
,2. Which patient care intervention is most appropriate for
preventing pressure ulcers?
- A. Applying lotion to dry skin
- B. Repositioning the patient every two hours
- C. Keeping the patient well hydrated
- D. Using heavy bed linens
- ANS: B. Repositioning the patient every two hours
- Rationale: Repositioning the patient regularly helps to
alleviate pressure on vulnerable areas and prevent pressure ulcers.
3. What is the primary purpose of administering oxygen therapy
to a patient with respiratory distress?
- A. Increase heart rate
- B. Decrease carbon dioxide levels
- C. Enhance oxygen saturation
- D. Reduce blood pressure
- ANS: C. Enhance oxygen saturation
- Rationale: The primary goal of oxygen therapy is to
improve the patient's oxygen saturation and ensure adequate
tissue oxygenation.
©2025
, 4. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
incentive spirometer?
- A. To measure blood oxygen levels
- B. To encourage deep breathing and lung expansion
- C. To monitor cardiac output
- D. To administer medication
- ANS: B. To encourage deep breathing and lung expansion
- Rationale: An incentive spirometer is used to promote deep
breathing and prevent atelectasis and pneumonia in post-operative
patients.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
5. Fill in the blank: The ____________ technique involves using
touch to locate anatomical landmarks without the use of
instruments.
- ANS: Palpation
- Rationale: Palpation is the technique of using touch to
assess anatomical landmarks and identify abnormalities.
6. Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of a ____________ is
to provide nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract.
- ANS: Feeding tube
©2025
