NHI Patient Care and Procedures 2

Question 1

A patient's chart shows NPO status before a scheduled procedure. What does NPO mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

No physical orders

Answer

Normal patient observation

Answer

Neutral position only

Question 2

When performing a bed bath, which area should be washed LAST?

Accepted Answer

Perineal area

Answer

Face

Answer

Arms

Answer

Chest

Question 3

A patient has a skin tear on their forearm. Which dressing type is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Non-adherent dressing secured gently

Answer

Dry gauze taped firmly

Answer

Tight elastic bandage

Answer

Wet-to-dry dressing

Question 4

What is the correct cuff placement when measuring blood pressure on the arm?

Accepted Answer

1-2 inches above the antecubital fossa

Answer

Over the antecubital fossa directly

Answer

At the wrist

Answer

At the mid-upper arm with cuff edge at shoulder

Question 5

A patient using a walker complains of arm fatigue. The MOST likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Walker height set too low

Answer

Walker height set too high

Answer

Walker width too narrow

Answer

Patient gripping too loosely

Question 6

When collecting a mid-stream clean-catch urine specimen, the patient should begin urinating and then:

Accepted Answer

Continue voiding into the collection cup without stopping

Answer

Stop and restart into the cup

Answer

Collect only the final portion

Answer

Use the first stream only

Question 7

Which action by a healthcare worker BEST prevents pressure injuries in bedridden patients?

Accepted Answer

Repositioning every 2 hours

Answer

Massaging bony prominences vigorously

Answer

Keeping sheets tightly tucked

Answer

Elevating the head of bed to 90 degrees