PN 2006 COLLECTION OF
PAST EXAMS TEST BANK
,1. The patient is in isolation in a negative pressure room for
active tuberculo- sis. He coughs and spews large amounts of
blood thinks sputum but is too weak to cover his mouth and
nose with a tissue. Which is the most important intervention
for the nurse to implement for self protection while providing
nursing care?
a. Cover the patient's mouth and nose snugly with a surgical
mask b. Wear an N-95 mask, gloves, face shield, and isolation
gown
c. Place tissues and a contaminated waste container within
reach.
d. Use a properly fitted surgical mask and gloves to help with
tissues: b. Wear an N-95 mask, gloves, face shield, and isolation
gown
2. The nurse teaches the patient in proper handwashing
technique before discharge and ask for a return
,demonstration, which hand hygiene technique indicates the
patient teaching by the nurse is effective?
a. The patient turns off the tap and then dries hands b. Soap,
water, and friction are used by the patient
c. The patient wash his hands with very hot water
d. A basin with warm soapy water is used: b. Soap, water, and
friction are used by the patient
3. In which of the following situation should the nurse use
surgical asepsis?
a. Performing routine urinary catheter care b. Performing oral
care
c. Wound care dressing
d. Performing nasogastric tube care: c. Wound care dressing
4. Subjective data includes a patient's feelings, perception,
and reported symptoms
, true or false: true
5. The nurse admits the patient with mild chest pain from
emergency depart- ment. what should the nurse implement first
to gain patient corporation during a physical assessment?
a. Explain the procedure and it's purpose
b. Perform assessment in stages over the day c. Complete
assessment within 3 to 5 minutes
d. Assess painful areas before non-tender areas: a. Explain
the procedure and it's purpose
PAST EXAMS TEST BANK
,1. The patient is in isolation in a negative pressure room for
active tuberculo- sis. He coughs and spews large amounts of
blood thinks sputum but is too weak to cover his mouth and
nose with a tissue. Which is the most important intervention
for the nurse to implement for self protection while providing
nursing care?
a. Cover the patient's mouth and nose snugly with a surgical
mask b. Wear an N-95 mask, gloves, face shield, and isolation
gown
c. Place tissues and a contaminated waste container within
reach.
d. Use a properly fitted surgical mask and gloves to help with
tissues: b. Wear an N-95 mask, gloves, face shield, and isolation
gown
2. The nurse teaches the patient in proper handwashing
technique before discharge and ask for a return
,demonstration, which hand hygiene technique indicates the
patient teaching by the nurse is effective?
a. The patient turns off the tap and then dries hands b. Soap,
water, and friction are used by the patient
c. The patient wash his hands with very hot water
d. A basin with warm soapy water is used: b. Soap, water, and
friction are used by the patient
3. In which of the following situation should the nurse use
surgical asepsis?
a. Performing routine urinary catheter care b. Performing oral
care
c. Wound care dressing
d. Performing nasogastric tube care: c. Wound care dressing
4. Subjective data includes a patient's feelings, perception,
and reported symptoms
, true or false: true
5. The nurse admits the patient with mild chest pain from
emergency depart- ment. what should the nurse implement first
to gain patient corporation during a physical assessment?
a. Explain the procedure and it's purpose
b. Perform assessment in stages over the day c. Complete
assessment within 3 to 5 minutes
d. Assess painful areas before non-tender areas: a. Explain
the procedure and it's purpose
