WGU D442 NURS 3115 Basic Nursing Skills OA READINESS EXAM GUIDE Q & S Latest Update

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary principle
of aseptic technique?
 a) Use of personal protective equipment
 b) Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
 c) Sterilization of all equipment before use
 d) All of the above
 Correct Answer: d) All of the above
 Rationale: Aseptic technique involves various practices,
including the use of PPE, proper hand hygiene, and sterilization
of equipment to prevent infection.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ pulse is commonly used for
assessing heart rate in infants.
 Correct Answer: Brachial
 Rationale: The brachial pulse, located on the inside of the arm
at the elbow, is preferred for infants due to the ease of access
and reliability.
3. True/False: The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to assess a
patient's level of consciousness after a head injury.
 Correct Answer: True
 Rationale: The Glasgow Coma Scale is a standardized tool used
to assess and calculate a patient's level of consciousness after a
head injury.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the correct steps in the sequence
of donning personal protective equipment (PPE):
 a) Gown
 b) Mask