TIA Fundamentals of Nursing

Question 1

A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene before a procedure. Which action is correct when using alcohol-based hand rub?

Accepted Answer

Apply to dry hands and rub for at least 15 seconds until dry

Answer

Rinse hands with water after applying the rub

Answer

Use only when hands are visibly soiled

Answer

Apply a small dime-sized amount and wipe off with a towel

Question 2

Which patient position is most appropriate for a client receiving a nasogastric tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

Semi-Fowler's at 30–45 degrees

Answer

Supine with head flat

Answer

Left lateral Sims' position

Answer

Trendelenburg position

Question 3

A nurse is measuring a client's blood pressure and notices the cuff is too small. What effect will this have on the reading?

Accepted Answer

Falsely high reading

Answer

Falsely low reading

Answer

No effect on the reading

Answer

Irregular pulse waveform only

Question 4

When performing a bed bath, the nurse should wash the patient in which order?

Accepted Answer

Face → neck → arms → chest → abdomen → legs → perineum → back

Answer

Perineum → face → extremities → back

Answer

Back → perineum → chest → face

Answer

Legs → abdomen → chest → face → back → perineum

Question 5

A nurse is about to administer a medication. Which of the following is the MINIMUM number of patient identifiers that should be used?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Question 6

A client is placed in contact precautions. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) must the nurse don before entering the room?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and gown

Answer

Mask and eye shield only

Answer

N95 respirator and gloves

Answer

Gloves only