FSCC Fundamentals Unit 5 Quiz – Study Guide and Practice Questions
| Academic Year 2025-2026 – Quiz Material
Which is the best approach to change nasogastric tube tape that has become crusted with
secretions? - correct answer ✔✔ Soften the secretions using a warm moist washcloth
The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has rough skin on the feet and thick, overgrown
toenails. Which is the best intervention of the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔ Obtain a
consultation for a podiatrist to assess the feet and provide nail care
Which patient would benefit from the use of lubricant eye ointment? - correct answer ✔✔ A
stroke patient whose right eye does not close fully.
Which bath time assessment of the diabetic patient is most important? - correct answer ✔✔
Presence of pedal pulses and intact sensation
Which patient outcome is most important for the patient with nursing diagnosis
"bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to neuromuscular impairment and fatigue"? - correct
answer ✔✔ The patient's skin will remain intact and free of body odor
Which intervention is appropriate to prevent the patient from reinfection after recovery from
oral thrush? - correct answer ✔✔ The patient's toothbrush should be replaced
What will the nurse do with extra clean linens that were left over after the patient's bath? -
correct answer ✔✔ Place them in a laundry bag to be laundered
, The nurse notes red, moist patches on the skin under the female patient's breasts. What is the
appropriate action of the nurse when caring for this area? - correct answer ✔✔ Gently clean
and dry the area and obtain an order for antifungal powder
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just undergone shoulder replacement surgery. Which is
the best option for washing the patient's hair? - correct answer ✔✔ Utilize a no-rinse shampoo
cap.
Which assessment finding leads the nurse to question the physician's order for irrigation of the
patient's ear? - correct answer ✔✔ The patient has ear pain with purulent drainage in the ear
canal
The nurse is caring for a bedridden patient with long straight hair. Which is the appropriate
intervention to prevent the hair from becoming matted? - correct answer ✔✔ Braid the
patient's hair into several pigtails
Which is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with confusion and the diagnosis
"impaired dentition related to inability to perform oral care"? - correct answer ✔✔ Brush the
patient's teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush
Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a patient who is frequently incontinent of
stool and urine? - correct answer ✔✔ "Risk for impaired skin integrity related to exposure to
urine and stool"
Which nursing intervention is appropriate when bathing older adult patients? - correct answer
✔✔ Use warm water, mild skin cleanser, and moisturizing lotion
How can the nurse best respect the patient's cultural preferences for hygiene? - correct answer
✔✔ Accommodate the patient's wish to wash before morning prayers
| Academic Year 2025-2026 – Quiz Material
Which is the best approach to change nasogastric tube tape that has become crusted with
secretions? - correct answer ✔✔ Soften the secretions using a warm moist washcloth
The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has rough skin on the feet and thick, overgrown
toenails. Which is the best intervention of the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔ Obtain a
consultation for a podiatrist to assess the feet and provide nail care
Which patient would benefit from the use of lubricant eye ointment? - correct answer ✔✔ A
stroke patient whose right eye does not close fully.
Which bath time assessment of the diabetic patient is most important? - correct answer ✔✔
Presence of pedal pulses and intact sensation
Which patient outcome is most important for the patient with nursing diagnosis
"bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to neuromuscular impairment and fatigue"? - correct
answer ✔✔ The patient's skin will remain intact and free of body odor
Which intervention is appropriate to prevent the patient from reinfection after recovery from
oral thrush? - correct answer ✔✔ The patient's toothbrush should be replaced
What will the nurse do with extra clean linens that were left over after the patient's bath? -
correct answer ✔✔ Place them in a laundry bag to be laundered
, The nurse notes red, moist patches on the skin under the female patient's breasts. What is the
appropriate action of the nurse when caring for this area? - correct answer ✔✔ Gently clean
and dry the area and obtain an order for antifungal powder
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just undergone shoulder replacement surgery. Which is
the best option for washing the patient's hair? - correct answer ✔✔ Utilize a no-rinse shampoo
cap.
Which assessment finding leads the nurse to question the physician's order for irrigation of the
patient's ear? - correct answer ✔✔ The patient has ear pain with purulent drainage in the ear
canal
The nurse is caring for a bedridden patient with long straight hair. Which is the appropriate
intervention to prevent the hair from becoming matted? - correct answer ✔✔ Braid the
patient's hair into several pigtails
Which is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with confusion and the diagnosis
"impaired dentition related to inability to perform oral care"? - correct answer ✔✔ Brush the
patient's teeth twice daily with a soft toothbrush
Which is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for a patient who is frequently incontinent of
stool and urine? - correct answer ✔✔ "Risk for impaired skin integrity related to exposure to
urine and stool"
Which nursing intervention is appropriate when bathing older adult patients? - correct answer
✔✔ Use warm water, mild skin cleanser, and moisturizing lotion
How can the nurse best respect the patient's cultural preferences for hygiene? - correct answer
✔✔ Accommodate the patient's wish to wash before morning prayers
