NUR 2243 NUR2243 PROFESSIONAL NURSING
SKILLS I MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS PLUS
RATIONALES 2025 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
1. What is the most important step in preventing the spread of infection?
a. Wearing gloves
b. Sterilizing instruments
c. Hand hygiene
d. Using personal protective equipment
Proper hand hygiene is the most effective method for reducing the transmission
of pathogens.
2. When performing a sterile procedure, which action contaminates the field?
a. Keeping hands above waist level
b. Reaching over the sterile field
c. Using sterile gloves
d. Opening packages away from your body
,Reaching over a sterile field can introduce microorganisms and contaminate the
area.
3. Which site is most appropriate for assessing an adult’s pulse in an
emergency?
a. Brachial
b. Carotid
c. Radial
d. Apical
The carotid artery is easily accessible and has strong pulsation in emergencies.
4. When should the nurse assess a patient's vital signs?
a. Every 8 hours
b. Only when instructed by a physician
c. Upon admission, before and after procedures, and with changes in condition
d. Once per shift
Vital signs should be taken during key clinical moments to monitor for changes
in health status.
5. What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult?
a. 8–14 breaths/min
b. 10–16 breaths/min
c. 12–20 breaths/min
d. 18–24 breaths/min
The typical range for adult respiration is 12–20 breaths per minute.
, 6. Which method provides the most accurate measurement of core body
temperature?
a. Axillary
b. Rectal
c. Oral
d. Tympanic
Rectal temperature closely reflects core body temperature and is the most
accurate.
7. What is the first step in performing a bed bath?
a. Washing the patient's face
b. Applying clean linens
c. Explaining the procedure to the patient
d. Assembling supplies
Always begin with communication to ensure patient comfort and consent.
8. How should a nurse correctly measure blood pressure manually?
a. Inflate the cuff until no pulse is felt, then deflate slowly
b. Use the radial artery and listen for Korotkoff sounds
c. Inflate the cuff 30 mmHg above the point where the radial pulse disappears
d. Keep the patient standing during the procedure
This ensures the cuff is inflated enough to occlude the artery before measuring.
9. What should a nurse do immediately after noticing a break in sterile
technique?
SKILLS I MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS PLUS
RATIONALES 2025 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
1. What is the most important step in preventing the spread of infection?
a. Wearing gloves
b. Sterilizing instruments
c. Hand hygiene
d. Using personal protective equipment
Proper hand hygiene is the most effective method for reducing the transmission
of pathogens.
2. When performing a sterile procedure, which action contaminates the field?
a. Keeping hands above waist level
b. Reaching over the sterile field
c. Using sterile gloves
d. Opening packages away from your body
,Reaching over a sterile field can introduce microorganisms and contaminate the
area.
3. Which site is most appropriate for assessing an adult’s pulse in an
emergency?
a. Brachial
b. Carotid
c. Radial
d. Apical
The carotid artery is easily accessible and has strong pulsation in emergencies.
4. When should the nurse assess a patient's vital signs?
a. Every 8 hours
b. Only when instructed by a physician
c. Upon admission, before and after procedures, and with changes in condition
d. Once per shift
Vital signs should be taken during key clinical moments to monitor for changes
in health status.
5. What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult?
a. 8–14 breaths/min
b. 10–16 breaths/min
c. 12–20 breaths/min
d. 18–24 breaths/min
The typical range for adult respiration is 12–20 breaths per minute.
, 6. Which method provides the most accurate measurement of core body
temperature?
a. Axillary
b. Rectal
c. Oral
d. Tympanic
Rectal temperature closely reflects core body temperature and is the most
accurate.
7. What is the first step in performing a bed bath?
a. Washing the patient's face
b. Applying clean linens
c. Explaining the procedure to the patient
d. Assembling supplies
Always begin with communication to ensure patient comfort and consent.
8. How should a nurse correctly measure blood pressure manually?
a. Inflate the cuff until no pulse is felt, then deflate slowly
b. Use the radial artery and listen for Korotkoff sounds
c. Inflate the cuff 30 mmHg above the point where the radial pulse disappears
d. Keep the patient standing during the procedure
This ensures the cuff is inflated enough to occlude the artery before measuring.
9. What should a nurse do immediately after noticing a break in sterile
technique?
