NUR 321 Practice Test Questions and Correct Answers
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Course
NSG 321
Institution
NSG 321
In which part of the skin do the normal flora reside? EPIDERMIS
Which statement is true about the development stage of adolescents? In girls, the skin becomes soft with increased vascularity
The nurse walks by a patient's room and observes a caregiver changing the patient's gown after the patient...
NUR 321 Practice Test Questions and
Correct Answers
In which part of the skin do the normal flora reside? ✅EPIDERMIS
Which statement is true about the development stage of adolescents? ✅In girls, the
skin becomes soft with increased vascularity
The nurse walks by a patient's room and observes a caregiver changing the patient's
gown after the patient was incontinent of urine. The nurse recognizes the need to
address which immediate problem? ✅The room door is open to the hallway.
Which statement is true regarding the implications of skin care? ✅Weakening of the
epidermis occurs because of scraping or stripping of the skin's surface.
While assessing a patient, the nurse notes inflamed gums and documents which
condition in the patient's medical record? ✅GINGIVITIS
The registered nurse provides education to a nursing student about the characteristics
of hair. Which statement made by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
✅"Physiological factors directly affect the hair shaft."
The nurse provides education for a nursing student about the sebaceous glands and
includes which information about the odorous fluid that the glands secrete? ✅The fluid
softens and lubricates the skin
A teenager tells the nurse, "For the past few weeks, I have been perspiring a lot,
especially in the underarm area." How does the nurse respond? ✅"This is typical for
people who are your age; you should begin using an antiperspirant daily."
Which part of the tooth weakens with aging, causing the patient to be more prone to
infection? ✅Periodontal membrane
Which mouth condition is caused by tooth decay? ✅Dental caries
The nurse provides education about skin layers for a nursing student and includes
which information about subcutaneous tissue? ✅The subcutaneous layer contains
blood vessels, nerves, lymph, and loose connective tissue.
The nurse identifies that which principle should be followed when performing hygiene
for a patient? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
✅Conveying respect
, Initiating actions to prevent injury to sensitive tissue
Fostering patient comfort
Promoting normal structure and function of tissues
The nurse provides care for an adolescent with acne and recalls which primary reason
for the condition? ✅Increased inflammation of sebaceous glands
The nurse provides information for a nursing student about the implications of skin care.
Which statement made by the student indicates the need for further teaching? ✅"I
should maximize friction by moving the patient frequently."
Which condition is observed in a patient who has gingivitis? ✅Inflammation of the
gums
While assessing a patient's oral cavity, the nurse notes tooth decay. The finding
indicates which condition? ✅DENTAL CARIES
The nurse assesses a patient and identifies that which foot problem is most likely to
change the patient's gait? ✅PAIN
The nurse provides instruction about the oral cavity for a group of nursing students and
includes which information? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be
correct. ✅The saliva facilitates bolus formation
Mouth breathing may impair saliva secretion in the mouth
The mucous membrane, continuous with the skin, lines the oral cavity
The nurse educator provides teaching to a group of nursing staff members about the
oral cavity and includes which information? ✅Exposure to radiation can impair salivary
secretion in the mouth.
Which developmental stage describes a patient with increasingly active sebaceous
glands, necessitating the need for more frequent bathing? ✅Adolescent
A patient reports pain between the toes of one foot. The nurse assesses the patient's
foot and notes a cone-shaped, round, and raised lesion between the toes. Which
treatment recommendation does the nurse make? ✅Soak the foot in warm water
The nurse presents education about foot problems to a group of nursing students and
includes which definition of a callus? ✅A callus is flat, painless, and found on the
undersurface of the foot or palm of the hand.
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