PSB-PN Patient Care & Clinical Skills 2

Question 1

Which action is the MOST important step a practical nurse should take before any patient-care procedure?

Accepted Answer

Perform hand hygiene

Answer

Hand hygiene is the single most effective action to prevent healthcare-associated infections and must occur before every patient-care procedure.

Question 2

When inserting a urinary catheter in a female patient, the practical nurse should cleanse the meatus using which technique?

Accepted Answer

Front to back, using a new swab for each stroke

Answer

Cleansing front to back with a new swab each time prevents fecal organisms from entering the urethra and reduces UTI risk.

Question 3

A patient is ordered to receive a nasogastric tube feeding. Before administering the feeding, the nurse's PRIORITY action is to:

Accepted Answer

Verify tube placement and residual gastric volume

Answer

Verifying tube placement and checking residual volume prevents aspiration by confirming the tube is in the stomach and the patient can tolerate the feeding.

Question 4

A practical nurse is assisting a patient who has had a stroke with ambulation. Where should the nurse stand to provide safe support?

Accepted Answer

On the patient's weaker (affected) side

Answer

Standing on the patient's weaker side provides support where balance and muscle control are compromised, reducing the risk of falls.

Question 5

Which finding when assessing a wound dressing requires the practical nurse to notify the supervising RN immediately?

Accepted Answer

The dressing shows bright red, rapidly spreading drainage

Answer

Bright red, rapidly spreading drainage indicates active arterial bleeding, which requires immediate escalation and intervention.

PSB-PN Exam Practice Test

PSB-PN Exam Practice Test

PSB-PN Patient Care & Clinical Skills 2