NURSING WRITTEN TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONS

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...