NUR 215 final 2025
If traveling from state to state, to know what as a nurse you can and cannot do: -
answer Nurse State Practice Act.
· Nothing overrides this act, not even the hospital policy.
Therapeutic Communications - answer· Ask open-ended questions.
· Don't be confrontational.
Non-verbal Signs of patient who is withdrawn or has low self-esteem. - answer· Head
down/ Hunched over.
· Disheveled
· Don't talk.
· NO eye contact.
can you were gloves in the hallways - answer Never wear gloves in hallway, take off in
room
If patient has.... what mask should they wear: - answer· Flu: Regular Surgical Mask
· Tuberculosis: Surgical Mask
· Measles: Surgical Mask
when a will pt wear a face shield ever - answerNo(Patients only ever wear a mask,
never a face shield or gown)
Oral care on unconscious patient: - answer· Patient lays FLAT on their SIDE to prevent
aspirations.
Patient is in pain what can an UAP do: UAP cannot put ice or heat for exam/NCLEX -
answer· Reposition
· Massage
· Elevate
Non-pharmacological comfort for pain - answer· Cluster-care
· Ice or heat (wrap with towel) - NEVER DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN
if patient has difficulty hearing - answerask if they have hearing aids.
When patient is getting new medication prior to giving it to patient: - answer· EDUCATE
them on the medications side effects (something predictable/common)
· Adverse reaction (something you don't expect) - DON'T want (seizure, coma, death)
o Something must be done to fix it.
, Check patients medications - answerincluding supplements and over-the-counter
medication.
(Grapefruit interferes with cardiac medications
How to know if patient has tuberculosis: - answer· Positive Induration (local reaction to
PPD)- measure in mm
· Chest X-ray is the golden standard to check for TB.
Oxygen tank storage - answer· Standing upright
· Secure
· In a wheely thing (caddy)
If Patient is stressed: - answer· Spend time with them.
· Reduce stimulation.
· Guided Imagery
· DON'T SELECT HUMOR
Cultural Competence - answer· Tell the family to leave to be able to do your job if they
are getting in the way.
If question about GOD (deity)
· Spiritual (Chaplain is the best to talk about this)
what stage is vivid dreams · Mental restoration: - answerREM
Indication Patient is not getting good sleep - answer· Poor cognition
Trouble focusing/concentrating
How to log roll a patient - answerwhen Patient is flat.
Know how to educate patient on mobility devices - answer· Cane goes on Unaffected
side.
o Concern/ further education if cane is on affected side.
Concerns of indwelling catheters - answer· Infection
· If a patient tells you something is wrong: ask them for symptoms.
Non-rebreather mask has - answerthe highest amount of oxygen.
Venturi mask is - answerMOST accurate
when patient passes away. - answer· Ask the family if they want to participate/stay or
leave.
Constipated patient: EDUCATE. - answer· Diet (High Fiber)
· Drink Water
· (If patient says opposite of what right, further education)
If traveling from state to state, to know what as a nurse you can and cannot do: -
answer Nurse State Practice Act.
· Nothing overrides this act, not even the hospital policy.
Therapeutic Communications - answer· Ask open-ended questions.
· Don't be confrontational.
Non-verbal Signs of patient who is withdrawn or has low self-esteem. - answer· Head
down/ Hunched over.
· Disheveled
· Don't talk.
· NO eye contact.
can you were gloves in the hallways - answer Never wear gloves in hallway, take off in
room
If patient has.... what mask should they wear: - answer· Flu: Regular Surgical Mask
· Tuberculosis: Surgical Mask
· Measles: Surgical Mask
when a will pt wear a face shield ever - answerNo(Patients only ever wear a mask,
never a face shield or gown)
Oral care on unconscious patient: - answer· Patient lays FLAT on their SIDE to prevent
aspirations.
Patient is in pain what can an UAP do: UAP cannot put ice or heat for exam/NCLEX -
answer· Reposition
· Massage
· Elevate
Non-pharmacological comfort for pain - answer· Cluster-care
· Ice or heat (wrap with towel) - NEVER DIRECTLY ON THE SKIN
if patient has difficulty hearing - answerask if they have hearing aids.
When patient is getting new medication prior to giving it to patient: - answer· EDUCATE
them on the medications side effects (something predictable/common)
· Adverse reaction (something you don't expect) - DON'T want (seizure, coma, death)
o Something must be done to fix it.
, Check patients medications - answerincluding supplements and over-the-counter
medication.
(Grapefruit interferes with cardiac medications
How to know if patient has tuberculosis: - answer· Positive Induration (local reaction to
PPD)- measure in mm
· Chest X-ray is the golden standard to check for TB.
Oxygen tank storage - answer· Standing upright
· Secure
· In a wheely thing (caddy)
If Patient is stressed: - answer· Spend time with them.
· Reduce stimulation.
· Guided Imagery
· DON'T SELECT HUMOR
Cultural Competence - answer· Tell the family to leave to be able to do your job if they
are getting in the way.
If question about GOD (deity)
· Spiritual (Chaplain is the best to talk about this)
what stage is vivid dreams · Mental restoration: - answerREM
Indication Patient is not getting good sleep - answer· Poor cognition
Trouble focusing/concentrating
How to log roll a patient - answerwhen Patient is flat.
Know how to educate patient on mobility devices - answer· Cane goes on Unaffected
side.
o Concern/ further education if cane is on affected side.
Concerns of indwelling catheters - answer· Infection
· If a patient tells you something is wrong: ask them for symptoms.
Non-rebreather mask has - answerthe highest amount of oxygen.
Venturi mask is - answerMOST accurate
when patient passes away. - answer· Ask the family if they want to participate/stay or
leave.
Constipated patient: EDUCATE. - answer· Diet (High Fiber)
· Drink Water
· (If patient says opposite of what right, further education)
