saunders safety exam 2 2026 Questions
and Answers
A client has a prescription to receive 1000 mL of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium
chloride. After gathering the appropriate equipment, the nurse takes which action
first before spiking the IV bag with the tubing?
1.Uncaps the distal end of the tubing
2.Uncaps the spike portion of the tubing
3.Opens the roller clamp on the IV tubing
4.Closes the roller clamp on the IV tubing - Correct answer-4.Closes the roller
clamp on the IV tubing
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with a peripheral intravenous (IV)
infusion. The nurse is providing hygiene care to the client and should avoid which
while changing the client's hospital gown?
1.Using a hospital gown with snaps at the sleeves
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,2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein 3.Checking the IV flow
rate immediately after changing the hospital gown
4.Putting the bag and tubing through the sleeve, followed by the client's arm -
Correct answer-2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein
The nurse is making a worksheet and listing the tasks that need to be performed for
assigned adult clients during the shift. The nurse writes on the plan to check the
intravenous (IV) of an assigned client who is receiving fluid replacement therapy
how frequently?
1.Every hour
2.Every 2 hours
3.Every 3 hours
4.Every 4 hours - Correct answer-1.Every hour
The nurse enters a client's room and finds that the wastebasket is on fire. The nurse
quickly assists the client out of the room. Which is the next nursing action?
1.Call for help.
2.Extinguish the fire.
3.Activate the fire alarm.
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,4.Confine the fire by closing the room door - Correct answer-3.Activate the fire
alarm
The nurse obtains a prescription to restrain a client using a belt (safety) restraint
and instructs the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to apply the restraint. Which
observation, if made by the nurse, indicates unsafe application of the restraint?
1.A safety knot is made in the restraint strap.
2.The restraint straps are safely secured to the side rails.
3.The restraint strap does not tighten when force is applied against it.
4.The restraint is secure, and the client is able to turn from back to side. - Correct
answer-2.The restraint straps are safely secured to the side rails.
The nurse applies wrist restraints, prescribed to prevent a client from pulling out a
nasogastric tube. How should the nurse determine that the restraints are not too
constrictive?
1.Observe the skin in the wrist area for redness.
2.Check the temperature of the skin in the hands.
3.Place two fingers under the restraint to determine snugness. 4.Remove the
restraint and exercise the extremity in 2 hours. - Correct answer-3.Place two
fingers under the restraint to determine snugness.
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, The nurse is assisting with planning care for a client with an internal radiation
implant. Which should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
1.Wearing gloves when emptying the client's bedpan
2.Keeping all linens in the room until the implant is removed 3.Wearing a film
(dosimeter) badge when in the client's room 4.Wearing a lead apron when
providing direct care to the client 5.Placing the client in a semiprivate room at the
end of the hallway - Correct answer-1.Wearing gloves when emptying the client's
bedpan 2.Keeping all linens in the room until the implant is removed
3.Wearing a film (dosimeter) badge when in the client's room
4.Wearing a lead apron when providing direct care to the client
The nurse enters the nursing lounge and discovers that a chair is on fire. The nurse
activates the alarm, closes the lounge door, and obtains the fire extinguisher to
extinguish the fire. The nurse pulls the pin on the fire extinguisher. Which is the
next action the nurse should perform?
1.Aim at the base of the fire.
2.Squeeze the handle on the extinguisher.
3.Sweep the fire from side to side with the extinguisher.
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and Answers
A client has a prescription to receive 1000 mL of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium
chloride. After gathering the appropriate equipment, the nurse takes which action
first before spiking the IV bag with the tubing?
1.Uncaps the distal end of the tubing
2.Uncaps the spike portion of the tubing
3.Opens the roller clamp on the IV tubing
4.Closes the roller clamp on the IV tubing - Correct answer-4.Closes the roller
clamp on the IV tubing
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with a peripheral intravenous (IV)
infusion. The nurse is providing hygiene care to the client and should avoid which
while changing the client's hospital gown?
1.Using a hospital gown with snaps at the sleeves
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,2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein 3.Checking the IV flow
rate immediately after changing the hospital gown
4.Putting the bag and tubing through the sleeve, followed by the client's arm -
Correct answer-2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein
The nurse is making a worksheet and listing the tasks that need to be performed for
assigned adult clients during the shift. The nurse writes on the plan to check the
intravenous (IV) of an assigned client who is receiving fluid replacement therapy
how frequently?
1.Every hour
2.Every 2 hours
3.Every 3 hours
4.Every 4 hours - Correct answer-1.Every hour
The nurse enters a client's room and finds that the wastebasket is on fire. The nurse
quickly assists the client out of the room. Which is the next nursing action?
1.Call for help.
2.Extinguish the fire.
3.Activate the fire alarm.
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,4.Confine the fire by closing the room door - Correct answer-3.Activate the fire
alarm
The nurse obtains a prescription to restrain a client using a belt (safety) restraint
and instructs the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to apply the restraint. Which
observation, if made by the nurse, indicates unsafe application of the restraint?
1.A safety knot is made in the restraint strap.
2.The restraint straps are safely secured to the side rails.
3.The restraint strap does not tighten when force is applied against it.
4.The restraint is secure, and the client is able to turn from back to side. - Correct
answer-2.The restraint straps are safely secured to the side rails.
The nurse applies wrist restraints, prescribed to prevent a client from pulling out a
nasogastric tube. How should the nurse determine that the restraints are not too
constrictive?
1.Observe the skin in the wrist area for redness.
2.Check the temperature of the skin in the hands.
3.Place two fingers under the restraint to determine snugness. 4.Remove the
restraint and exercise the extremity in 2 hours. - Correct answer-3.Place two
fingers under the restraint to determine snugness.
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, The nurse is assisting with planning care for a client with an internal radiation
implant. Which should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
1.Wearing gloves when emptying the client's bedpan
2.Keeping all linens in the room until the implant is removed 3.Wearing a film
(dosimeter) badge when in the client's room 4.Wearing a lead apron when
providing direct care to the client 5.Placing the client in a semiprivate room at the
end of the hallway - Correct answer-1.Wearing gloves when emptying the client's
bedpan 2.Keeping all linens in the room until the implant is removed
3.Wearing a film (dosimeter) badge when in the client's room
4.Wearing a lead apron when providing direct care to the client
The nurse enters the nursing lounge and discovers that a chair is on fire. The nurse
activates the alarm, closes the lounge door, and obtains the fire extinguisher to
extinguish the fire. The nurse pulls the pin on the fire extinguisher. Which is the
next action the nurse should perform?
1.Aim at the base of the fire.
2.Squeeze the handle on the extinguisher.
3.Sweep the fire from side to side with the extinguisher.
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