When a health care worker is washing his hands, which of the following observations made by the nurse would

indicate that the worker understands the principle of proper hand washing?
a. b. c. d.

Washes hands prior to removing gloves Wash hands for 5 seconds Rinses hands with fingers pointed up Removes rings before washing

You are caring a client in isolation. After nursing care is done what will you remove first after handling the patient? a. b. c. d. Gown Gloves Bonnet Mask

With color change sterilization indicators, the white stripes on the tape change to _____ when the appropriate conditions (temperature) have been met.
a. Red b. Black c. Blue

d. Green

The type of surgical scissor used to cut delicate and soft tissues.
a. Straight Mayo scissors b. Kelly scissors c. Curved Mayo scissors

d. Metzenbaum scissors When the patient vomits, the most important nursing objective is to prevent: a. Dehydration b. Aspiration c. Rupture of suture line d. Met. Alkalosis How frequent should the nurse monitor the VS of the patient in the recovery room?

a. Every 15 minutes b. Every 30 mins c. Every 45 mins d. Every 60 mins Which of the following is the primary purpose of maintaining NPO for 6 to 8 hours before surgery? a. To prevent malnutrition b. To prevent electrolyte imbalance c. To prevent aspiration pneumonia d. To prevent intestinal obstruction To prevent headache after spinal anesthesia the patient should be positioned: a. Semi-fowlers b. Flat on bed for 6 to 8 hours c. Prone position d. Modified trendelenburg Which of the following is most dangerous complication during induction of spinal anesthesia? a. Tachycardia b. Hypotension c. Hyperthermia d. Bradypnea The important nursing intervention prior to administration of pre-anesthetic medication is: a. Ask patient to empty the bladder b. Do deep breathing and coughing exercises c. Regulate IVF accurately d. Shave the skin The most important factor in the prevention of post op wound infection is: a. Adequate fluid intake b. Proper administration of antibiotics c. Practice of strict aseptic technique d. Frequent cleaning of the wound