Principles of Nursing Final Review Misc
Questions and Answers 2025/2026 A+
Graded 100% Verified
The nursing assessment of a 78 year old women reveals orthostatic hypotension and weakness
on the left side. Based on the patient data, which one of the following nursing diagnoses
indicates an understanding of the assessment findings? - ANS-Risk for falls
A nurse is evaluation a patient who is in soft wrist restraints. Which of the following does the
nurse perform? Select all that apply - ANS-Offer the patient fluids if appropriate
Inspect the skin under each restraint
Check the patient's peripheral pulse in the restrained extremity
Evaluate the patient's need for toileting
The nurse is caring for a patient who is having a seizure. Which of the following measures will
protect the patient and the nurse? Select all that apply - ANS-Do not restrain patient, hold limbs
loosely if they are flailing
Never force apart clenched teeth
With patient on floor, clear surrounding area of furniture or equipment
What two factors influence a patient's environment and affects the life and survival of that
patient? - ANS-Physical and psychosocial
What is the most effective way to control transmission of infection? - ANS-hand hygiene
practices
Which type of personal protective equipment are staff required to wear when caring for a
pediatric patient who is placed into airborne precautions for confirmed chickenpox/herpes zoster
- ANS-Disposable gown, gloves, and N-95 respirator mask
Put the following steps for removal of protective barriers after leaving an isolation room in order:
- ANS-Remove gloves
Remove goggles
Untie waste and neck strings of gown. Remove gown, rolling it onto itself without touching the
contaminated side
Remove mask
Perform hand hygiene
, Falls are a major public health problem. What risk factors increase the risk of falls? Select all
that apply - ANS-History of falling
Being over the age of 65
Orthostatic hypotension
Effects of medications
Reduced vision
lower extremity weakness
An example of a chemical restraint is: - ANS-medications such as a sedative
Do you use any assistive devices such as a wheelchair, walker or cane to help you move or get
around? This is an example of a: - ANS-Nursing assessment question
Do you take any medications that make you feel dizzy or light headed? This is an example of a:
- ANS-Nursing assessment question
The National Patient Safety Goals of The Joint Commission are specifically directed to reduce
the risk of medical errors. Which of the following are the TJC National Patient Safety Goals?
Select all that apply: - ANS-Improve staff communication
Use medicine safely
Use alarms safely
Identify patients correctly
Prevent mistakes in surgery
A patient who has been isolated for C. diff asks you to explain what he should know about this
organism. What is the most appropriate information to include in patient teaching? Select all that
apply: - ANS-Everyone coming into the room must be wearing a gown and gloves
The organism is usually transmitted through the fecal-oral route
Hands should always be cleaned with soap and water versus alcohol-based hand sanitizer
A patient's developmental stage creates threats to patient safety. Match the following threat to
safety that is correlated with the correct developmental stage.
Infant, toddler, preschooler - ANS-Poisoning and Choking
School-age children - ANS-head injuries
Adolescent - ANS-substance abuse
Adult - ANS-Lifestyle habits
Older adult - ANS-wandering
Questions and Answers 2025/2026 A+
Graded 100% Verified
The nursing assessment of a 78 year old women reveals orthostatic hypotension and weakness
on the left side. Based on the patient data, which one of the following nursing diagnoses
indicates an understanding of the assessment findings? - ANS-Risk for falls
A nurse is evaluation a patient who is in soft wrist restraints. Which of the following does the
nurse perform? Select all that apply - ANS-Offer the patient fluids if appropriate
Inspect the skin under each restraint
Check the patient's peripheral pulse in the restrained extremity
Evaluate the patient's need for toileting
The nurse is caring for a patient who is having a seizure. Which of the following measures will
protect the patient and the nurse? Select all that apply - ANS-Do not restrain patient, hold limbs
loosely if they are flailing
Never force apart clenched teeth
With patient on floor, clear surrounding area of furniture or equipment
What two factors influence a patient's environment and affects the life and survival of that
patient? - ANS-Physical and psychosocial
What is the most effective way to control transmission of infection? - ANS-hand hygiene
practices
Which type of personal protective equipment are staff required to wear when caring for a
pediatric patient who is placed into airborne precautions for confirmed chickenpox/herpes zoster
- ANS-Disposable gown, gloves, and N-95 respirator mask
Put the following steps for removal of protective barriers after leaving an isolation room in order:
- ANS-Remove gloves
Remove goggles
Untie waste and neck strings of gown. Remove gown, rolling it onto itself without touching the
contaminated side
Remove mask
Perform hand hygiene
, Falls are a major public health problem. What risk factors increase the risk of falls? Select all
that apply - ANS-History of falling
Being over the age of 65
Orthostatic hypotension
Effects of medications
Reduced vision
lower extremity weakness
An example of a chemical restraint is: - ANS-medications such as a sedative
Do you use any assistive devices such as a wheelchair, walker or cane to help you move or get
around? This is an example of a: - ANS-Nursing assessment question
Do you take any medications that make you feel dizzy or light headed? This is an example of a:
- ANS-Nursing assessment question
The National Patient Safety Goals of The Joint Commission are specifically directed to reduce
the risk of medical errors. Which of the following are the TJC National Patient Safety Goals?
Select all that apply: - ANS-Improve staff communication
Use medicine safely
Use alarms safely
Identify patients correctly
Prevent mistakes in surgery
A patient who has been isolated for C. diff asks you to explain what he should know about this
organism. What is the most appropriate information to include in patient teaching? Select all that
apply: - ANS-Everyone coming into the room must be wearing a gown and gloves
The organism is usually transmitted through the fecal-oral route
Hands should always be cleaned with soap and water versus alcohol-based hand sanitizer
A patient's developmental stage creates threats to patient safety. Match the following threat to
safety that is correlated with the correct developmental stage.
Infant, toddler, preschooler - ANS-Poisoning and Choking
School-age children - ANS-head injuries
Adolescent - ANS-substance abuse
Adult - ANS-Lifestyle habits
Older adult - ANS-wandering
