J1 Nursing Orientation

Front

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy for shortness of breath. Which finding is the best indicator that the oxygen therapy is effective?

Back

Pulse oximetry reads 95 percent saturation

Front

Which action is most effective in preventing the spread of infection? Options: Wearing a mask in public areas, Cleaning equipment thoroughly daily, Performing hand hygiene consistently, Wearing gloves during patient care

Back

Performing hand hygiene consistently

Front

Which statement by a nursing student shows understanding of proper hand hygiene? Options: "Wearing gloves removes the need for any hand hygiene", "Hand hygiene helps reduce spread of microorganisms between patients", "Alcohol-based sanitizer replaces handwashing in every situation", "Hand hygiene is needed only when hands look dirty"

Back

Hand hygiene helps reduce spread of microorganisms between patients

Front

A nurse is preparing to give an oral medication to a client. Which action should occur first? Identify the client with two unique identifiers, Explain the medication purpose to the client, Perform hand hygiene before medication preparation, Don clean gloves for routine administration

Back

Perform hand hygiene before medication preparation

Front

While observing students in clinical practice, which action requires immediate correction?
Options: Performing hand hygiene after removing gloves, Using alcohol-based sanitizer before entering a client room, Applying clean gloves without first performing hand hygiene, Performing hand hygiene prior to a sterile procedure

Back

Applying clean gloves without first performing hand hygiene

Front

A nurse cares for a homeless client admitted with dehydration and malnutrition who feels lonely and fearful. Which intervention should be prioritized using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

Back

Provide a warm meal and oral rehydration fluids

Front

A client states they are contemplating suicide. The nurse notices the client holding a curtain chain. What is the priority action?

Back

Request the client place the chain on the table

Front

A newborn born 3 hours ago to a mother with gestational diabetes is being assessed. What is the initial nursing action?

Back

Determine the newborn’s blood glucose level

Front

A nurse finds a client lying supine and acutely short of breath. What is the most appropriate next nursing action?

Back

Elevate the head of the bed to high Fowler’s