NURSING WRITTEN TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Q# 1. When cleaning the inner eye, it is important to remember to move the mittcloth in the direction: a. From bottom to top of eye. b. From top to bottom of eye. c. From inner to outer canthus. d. From outer to inner canthus. Answer:- c. From inner to outer canthus. Q# 2. A partial bath to the genitalia area is given by turning the patient: a. On his back to the near side of the bed, and placing the towel under his hips. b. On his side and far side of the bed, and placing the towel under his hips. c. On his back to the far side of the bed, and placing the towel under his hips. d. On his stomach to the far side of the bed, and placing the towel under his  stomach. Answer:- a. On his back to the near side of the bed, and placing the towel under his hips. Q# 3. Caring for the hands and feet require filling the basin full of water at: a. 110 to 120ºF. b. 100 to 110ºF. c. 90 to 100ºF. d. 120 to 130ºF. Answer:- b. 100 to 110ºF. Q# 4. 1-Lamina terminal...

1. Before you begin working with patients, you should perform a: a. one-minute handwash. b. two-minute handwash. c. three-minute handwash. d. five-minute handwash. 2. Which is not one of the purposes of the two-minute handwashing procedures? a. Maintain safe, clean environment for patients. b. Prevent nosocomial infection. c. Prevent cross-contamination or spread of microorganisms. d. Destroy all microorganisms to prevent their transmission.  3.  You should turn off the faucet with: a. The towel used for drying your hands. b. A clean, damp paper towel. c. A dry paper towel. d. Either of the above. 4. Before caring for another patient, a _________________ handwash should be  sufficient. a. 30-second. b. one-minute. c. two-minute. d. five-minute. 5. The ________________ handwash should be appropriate if you have handled organic materials or a contaminated object. a. 30-second. b. one-minute. c. two-minute. d. five-minute. 6. The first ste...

ADMINISTERING A TEPID SPONGE BATH FOR TEMPERATURE REDUCTION I. General. A patient whose temperature reaches 102.2ºF will usually develop flush color, very warm and moist skin, and an accompanying headache. A tepid sponge bath may be recommended to reduce body temperature. Desired temperature reached is 99.6ºF. II. Important Points. (1) Remind the patient to call for assistance when getting up. The combination of the elevated temperatures and sponge bath could weaken the patient. (2) Check the patient's temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate every 15 minutes. (3) Maintain a level of privacy. III. Procedure.: (1) Observe patient for elevated temperature. Review physician's orders. (2) Explain the procedure to patient. (3) Prepare the equipment: (a) Bath basin. (b) Tepid water (37ºC; 98.6ºF) (c) Washcloth (4). (d) Bath thermometer. (e) Bath blanket. (f) Patient thermometer. (4) Provide privacy; wash hands. (5) Cover patient with blanket, remove gown, ...