FInal exam revision question?Class Kahoot

Question 1

In a patient who is positive for Covid-19, what does their nasopharynx act as?
1. Microorganism
2. Reservoir
3. Vehicle
4. Susceptible host

Answer 1

2. Reservoir

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of medical asepsis?

Toileting a patient
Assisting with feeding
Giving a verbal report
Washing hands

Answer 2

Washing hands

Question 3

A patient’s temperature is 35.5 oC and his hands & feet are cold. What should the nurse do first?

Alert the charge nurse
Give the patient a blanket
Document the findings
Give the patient a warm beverage

Answer 3

Give the patient a blanket

Question 4

Which task will help minimize the risk of infection in a susceptible host?

Changing a child’s soiled clothing
Feeding an elderly patient
Placing fresh bed linens on a bed
Teaching an adult about weight loss

Answer 4

Feeding an elderly patient

Question 5

Which infection prevention strategy is used for ALL types of isolation?

Masks
Hand hygiene
Gowns
Gloves

Answer 5

Hand hygiene

Question 6

How often can vital signs be performed on a patient?

Every 8 hours
As per the physician’s orders
As often as the nurse thinks it is necessary
Once daily

Answer 6

As often as the nurse thinks it is necessary

Question 7

What can cause cyanosis?

Shallow respirations
Rapid pulse
High temperature
Low oxygen saturation

Answer 7

Low oxygen saturation

Question 8

The wrong cuff size is being used on a patient and low blood pressure is the result. What is wrong with the cuff?

Too big
Too small

Answer 8

Too big

Question 9

Which characteristic of a SMART goal is MISSING from the statement “Patient will ambulate daily”?

Patient-centred
Observable
Measurable
Attainable

Answer 9

Measurable

Question 10

During data clustering, the nurse performs which of the following?

1. Provides documentation of nursing care
2. Organizes cues into patterns to develop nursing diagnoses
3. Review data with other health care providers.
4. Makes inferences about patterns of information.

Answer 10

2. Organizes cues into patterns to develop nursing diagnoses

Question 11

When creating a “risk” diagnosis, which part of a typical nursing diagnosis is left out?

NANDA label
Etiology
Manifestation
Subjective data

Answer 11

Manifestation

Question 12

Which of the following is an appropriate outcome statement?

Patient ambulates independently
The patient receives pain medication
The patient is at risk for falls
Patient is married

Answer 12

Patient ambulates independently

Question 13

When changing a soiled adult brief, a student is being patient-centred with which of the following actions?

Wearing gloves
Reporting to the RN
Closing the curtains
Asking a peer to assist

Answer 13

Closing the curtains

Question 14

A non-verbal patient refuses to wear his dentures. What is the nurse’s priority?

Explain the importance of wearing them
Speak calmly when putting the dentures in
Check the patient’s mouth for sores
Ask the family to talk to the patient

Answer 14

Check the patient’s mouth for sores

Question 15

Which conditions have the greatest risk of causing a pressure injury?

Cool fingers and toes
Moisture on the skin
Confused speech
Complaints of pain

Answer 15

Moisture on the skin

Question 16

What stage of pressure ulcer is in this image?

Stage I
Stage II
Stage III
Stage IV

Answer 16

Stage I

Question 17

A patient has been vomiting throughout the night. What should the nurse expect for urinary output the next day?

No change to urine output
Decreased urine output
Increased urine output
No urine output

Answer 17

Decreased urine output

Question 18

What should the nurse teach a patient about preventing bladder infections?

1. Eat a high protein diet daily
2. Clean their perineum from back to front in the shower
3. Exercise on a regular basis
4. Wipe the perineum from front to back after using the toilet.

Answer 18

4. Wipe the perineum from front to back after using the toilet.

Question 19

Why is it important to know if a patient is passing gas regularly?

1. Indicates a diet rich in nitrogen
2. Helps establish the nurse-patient relationship.
3. Proves that the digestive tract is functioning
4. Determines if an adult brief is necessary

Answer 19

3. Proves that the digestive tract is functioning

Question 20

In a patient with chronic diarrhea, which GFH pattern might be important to assess in addition to nutrition/metabolic?

1. Roles and relationships
2. Stress and coping
3. Values / beliefs
4. Cognitive / perceptual

Answer 20

2. Stress and coping

Question 21

Should an RLS (Reporting and Learning System) report be filled out if a patient punches a nurse?

Yes
No

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

As a Year 1 student, what is one of the best ways to prevent an error from happening to your patient?

Learn about the patient’s medical condition
Perform your skills really well
Get to know your patient
Follow your buddy nurse closely

Answer 22

Get to know your patient

Question 23

How can an authority gradient affect patient safety?

1. The nurses must do as the patients ask of them
2. Leaders make all the rules and expect them to be followed
3. The doctors are the bosses of the nurses
4. People are nervous to speak up if an error occurs.

Answer 23

4. People are nervous to speak up if an error occ.urs

Question 24

A “culture of safety” on a nursing unit includes all of the following EXCEPT…

Firm consequences if an error occurs
All staff are lifelong learners
Effective team work
Workers are aware of potential safety hazards

Answer 24

Firm consequences if an error occurs

Question 25

Which of the following statements is TRUE about medical records?

1. An electronic medical record is less confidential
2. The medical record is a legal document.
3. A patient is not allowed to see his own medical record
4. The physician is in charge of the medical record.

Answer 25

2. The medical record is a legal document.

Question 26

Which of the following statements is FALSE about legal guidelines in documentation?

Avoid “future” charting interventions
Draw a single line through any errors
Write the full date using only numbers
Use a dark pen to facilitate document scanning

Answer 26

Write the full date using only numbers

Question 27

Which of the following is considered a “prohibited abbreviation”?

1. @ (at)
2. q4h. (every four hours)
3. BM (bowel movement)
4. resps (respirations)

Answer 27

1. @ (at)

Question 28

What is the purpose of using SBAR or IDRAW?

To show respect to a physician
To identify yourself as a student nurse
To provide a clear message to the recipient
To maintain patient confidentiality

Answer 28

To provide a clear message to the recipient

Question 29

When is bed rest an acceptable intervention?

1. When the patient refuses to get up
2. When a physician orders it
3. When the nurse is too busy to use the total lift
4. When a student is waiting for assistance from a nurse

Answer 29

2. When a physician orders it

Question 30

Which of the following is a cardiovascular consequence of immobility?

Decreased peristalsis
Risk for pneumonia
Decreased urinary output
Increased risk for DVT

Answer 30

Increased risk for DVT

Question 31

What is an often-overlooked consequence of immobility?

Foot drop
Depression
Joint contractures
Gas pains

Answer 31

Depression

Question 32

Which is an effective nursing intervention to support an immobile patient’s respiratory function?

Check oxygen saturation frequently.
Apply supplemental oxygen
Encourage deep breathing and coughing
Count the respiratory rate accurately

Answer 32

Encourage deep breathing and coughing.

Question 33

In an elderly client who lives alone, what might be OVERLOOKED as a contributor to malnutrition?

Financial limitations
Loneliness
Access to a food store
Physical changes to the digestive tract

Answer 33

Loneliness

Question 34

Which food will likely score higher on the Glycemic Index

Broccoli
Potato
Apple
Green beans

Answer 34

Potato

Question 35

Which type of fat should be avoided, if possible?

Saturated fat
Unsaturated fat
Trans fat
Polyunsaturated fat

Answer 35

Trans fat

Question 36

Which vitamin is commonly deficient in people who live in Canada year-round?

Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Answer 36

Vitamin D

Question 37

If a patient laughs with a friend but tells the nurse he has 8/10 pain, should the nurse believe him?

Yes
No

Answer 37

Yes

Question 38

What is a common misconception about pain in older adults?

It’s due to an illness.
It’s completely normal.
It’s a result of an injury.
It might indicate a health problem.

Answer 38

It’s completely normal

Question 39

In what way can a NURS 175 student provide comfort to a patient?

Have a conversation with a patient.
Provide an analgesic medication.
Use Reiki
Provide a deep-tissue massage

Answer 39

Have a conversation with a patient.

Question 40

A patient has had back pain for 3 months. What type of pain is this?

Acute
Chronic
Cancer
Break-through

Answer 40

Chronic

Question 41

In which stage of sleep do adults typically spend the LEAST amount of time?

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
REM sleep

Answer 41

Stage 1

Question 42

A patient states she has difficulty falling asleep and often wakes up early. What condition is this?

Parasomnia
Sleep apnea
Insomnia
Enuresis

Answer 42

Insomnia

Question 43

What is the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea?

Smoking
Tissue at the back of the throat
Chronic fatigue
Obesity

Answer 43

Obesity

Question 44

How can hospital nurses effectively support the sleep of their patients?

1. Encourage good sleep hygiene.
2. Keep the nursing unit quiet at night
3. Administer sleep aid medications regularly.
4. Give each patient a back rub before bed.

Answer 44

2, Keep the nursing unit quiet at night

Question 45

How can NURS 175 students achieve their best possible score on the final exam?

1. Look up answers to all test questions in the textbook
2. Gather indoors with friends to write the exam together
3. Study for the exam in advance and use resources as needed
4. Choose “C” for every multiple-choice answer

Answer 45

3. Study for the exam in advance and use resources as needed