Take Quiz: FNDAMENTAL OF NURSING QUIZ

Question 1

The nurse must verify the client’s identity before any nursing procedure. Which of the following is the safest way to identify the client?*

A. Ask the client his name

B. Check the client’s identification band

C. State the client’s name aloud and have the client repeat it

D. Check the room number

E. Check client name and client id

Question 2

The nurse contributes to the plan of care for an older patient on bed rest based on the understanding that pressure ulcers occur at sites of ischemia and can begin to develop as early as which of the following time frame?*

A. 5 to 10 minutes

B. 20 to 40 minutes

C. 50 to 60 minutes

D. 75 to 120 minutes

Question 3

As individuals approach older adulthood, body temperature tends to,,,,*

A. Gradually drop

B. Gradually rise

C. Fluctuate

D. Remain the same

Question 4

Elastic stockings help to prevent thrombus formation by……*

A. Preventing varicose veins

B. Preventing muscular atrophy

C. Facilitating the return of venous blood to the heart

D. Ensure joint mobility

Question 5

When positioning a client in the supported fowler’s position, the nurse places a small pillow under the client’s thighs to……….*

A. Decrease intracranial pressure

B. Support the lumbar vertebrae

C. Prevent occlusion of popliteal artery

D. Prevent pressure of mattress on heel

Question 6

Application of a warm compress is indicated ……..*

A. To relieve edema

B. For a client who is shivering

C. To promote healing by simulating blood flow

D. To protect bonny prominences from pressure ulcers

Question 7

The client begins to fall during ambulation. To prevent injury to the client the nurse should....*

A. Call for assistance

B. Slide the client down the nurse’s body and legs to the floor

C. Instruct the client sit in the nearest chair

D. Allow the client to fall to prevent injury to the nurse

Question 8

A 38-year old patient’s vital signs at 8 a.m. are axillary temperature 99.6 F (37.6 C); pulse rate 88; respiratory rate 30. Which findings should be reported?*

A. Respiratory rate only

B. Temperature only

C. Pulse rate and temperature

D. Temperature and respiratory rate

Question 9

Which of the following body positioning is appropriate for a patient/client with spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain?*

A. Fowler’s position or Sitting position

B. Knee-Chest position

C. Trendelenburg position

D. Left or Right Lateral position

Question 10

Why Application of local heat should not be used in the first 24 hours after traumatic injury?*

A. Because Heat cause Vasoconstriction

B. Because Heat increases bleeding and swelling

C. Because Heat Decreases capillary permeability

D. Because Heat has Local anesthetic effect

Question 11

What is the MOST effective infection control measures among the following statements?*

A. Hand washing

B. Material cleaning (stethoscope, tubes, cannulas)

C. Use protective clothing, equipments ( gloves, gowns, masks)

D. Thorough disinfection of skin before insertion of Catheters

Question 12

What is the MOST effective way of preventing bedsores for a patient/client among the following measures?*

A. Change position at least every 2 hours

B. Avoiding folds and foreign body in bed

C. Change dirty sheets

D. Adequate nutrition

Question 13

Frostbite is similar to a burn and involves the destruction of tissue. It is a danger associated with which of the following elements?*

A. Heat application

B. Cold application

C. Infection

D. Chemical products

Question 14

Nurse Hazel is preparing to ambulate a female client. The best and the safest position for the nurse in assisting the client is to stand:*

A. On the unaffected side of the client.

B. On the affected side of the client.

C. In front of the client.

D. Behind the client

Question 15

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers?*

A. An alert, chronic arthritic patient treated with steroids and aspirin

B. An 88-year old incontinent patient with gastric cancer who is confined to his bed at home

C. An apathetic 63-year old patient with respiratory distress receiving nasal oxygen via cannula

D. A confused 78-year old patient with congestive heart failure (disease of the heart) who requires assistance to get out of bed.