Principles of Nursing 1 Exam 3
PN1 (Principles of Nursing) 1 Exam 3
All Questions & Answers / Graded A+
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, Principles of Nursing 1 Exam 3
1. While donning sterile gloves, the nurse notices the edges of the glove package
are slightly yellow. The yellow area is over 1 inch away from the gloves and only
appears to be on the outside of the glove package. What is the best action for the
nurse to take at this point?
Throw the first pair of sterile gloves away and obtain a new pair of sterile gloves or
Remove gloves from the sterile field and use a new pair of sterile gloves
2. The nurse is caring for a patient who was started on intravenous antibiotic
therapy earlier in the shift. As the second dose is being infused, the patient
reports feeling dizzy and having difficulty breathing and talking. The nurse notes
that the patient's respirations are 26 breaths/min with pulse 112 beats/min and
weak. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing an:
anaphylactic reaction.
3. The nurse is working on a plan of care with her patient which includes turning
and positioning and adequate nutrition to help the patient maintain intact skin
integrity. The nurse helps the patient to realize that this breaks the chain of
infection by eliminating a
portal of entry.
6. The nurse assesses a cut that is 24 hours old and finds that the site is swollen,
red, and tender to the touch. Which cell types are responsible for these
assessment findings?
Basophils and eosinophils
7. The nurse is assessing a client who has a wound on the left calf. Drainage is
coming from the wound. What does the nurse tell the client about this finding?
<Exudate or drainage is a natural occurrence with inflammation.=
9. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among
institutionalized patients?
Hands of healthcare worker.
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PN1 (Principles of Nursing) 1 Exam 3
All Questions & Answers / Graded A+
Page 1
, Principles of Nursing 1 Exam 3
1. While donning sterile gloves, the nurse notices the edges of the glove package
are slightly yellow. The yellow area is over 1 inch away from the gloves and only
appears to be on the outside of the glove package. What is the best action for the
nurse to take at this point?
Throw the first pair of sterile gloves away and obtain a new pair of sterile gloves or
Remove gloves from the sterile field and use a new pair of sterile gloves
2. The nurse is caring for a patient who was started on intravenous antibiotic
therapy earlier in the shift. As the second dose is being infused, the patient
reports feeling dizzy and having difficulty breathing and talking. The nurse notes
that the patient's respirations are 26 breaths/min with pulse 112 beats/min and
weak. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing an:
anaphylactic reaction.
3. The nurse is working on a plan of care with her patient which includes turning
and positioning and adequate nutrition to help the patient maintain intact skin
integrity. The nurse helps the patient to realize that this breaks the chain of
infection by eliminating a
portal of entry.
6. The nurse assesses a cut that is 24 hours old and finds that the site is swollen,
red, and tender to the touch. Which cell types are responsible for these
assessment findings?
Basophils and eosinophils
7. The nurse is assessing a client who has a wound on the left calf. Drainage is
coming from the wound. What does the nurse tell the client about this finding?
<Exudate or drainage is a natural occurrence with inflammation.=
9. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among
institutionalized patients?
Hands of healthcare worker.
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