NR 224 Fundamentals Skills Final Exam Prep Test
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The nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to an infant. The nurse should plan to
proceed by taking which step to assure the appropriate instillation of the
medication? - ANSWER-Pull down and back on the auricle, and direct the
solution toward the wall of the ear canal.
When a client requests pain medication, the nurse administers a ventrogluteal
intramuscular injection. After administration of the injection, what should the
nurse do first? - ANSWER-Apply gentle pressure to the injection site.
When a medication is being administered, the safest and most accurate way for the
nurse to verify the identity of a client is to implement which action? - ANSWER-
Ask the client to state her name and birth date.
A client's prescribed medication is available for injection in an ampule. The nurse
determines that which is the most appropriate action when preparing to draw up
this medication? - ANSWER-Shake the ampule gently to mix the contents.
The best route for getting nutrition into a patient - ANSWER-gastrointestinal tract
When should a client start receiving nutrition after a major trauma - ANSWER-
Within 72 hours
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,Which is important for illness recovery and wound healing? - ANSWER-Proteins
What currently is the dietary guideline and a visual aide for patient education? -
ANSWER-My healthy plate
Which religious group does not eat pork products? - ANSWER-Jewish
The client is complaining of dizziness, confusion and poor skin turgor. The
probable diagnosis - ANSWER-dehydration
If the stomach can't be used for feeding, what is the next best alternative? -
ANSWER-enteral
How many rights are there in medication administration? - ANSWER-Six (drug,
dose, route, time, patient, documentation)
What is the appropriate way to administer eye drops? - ANSWER-Pull the
conjunctiva out to form a pouch
A client is supposed to receive an intramuscular injection. How long should the
needle be? - ANSWER-1 inch
How do you identify your client prior to giving a medication? - ANSWER-name
& DOB
What is the peak of medication? - ANSWER-the highest point of concentration of
the drug
2
,When giving a subcutaneous injection, what angle should you use for the needle? -
ANSWER-45-90 degrees
What is the benefit to intravenous medication administration? - ANSWER-
Immediate access to the blood stream
What is a key step in using topical patches? - ANSWER-Moving one patch before
you apply the next one
What shot is usually given intradermal? - ANSWER-TB test
How many mL's can be injected into the deltoid site? - ANSWER-2 mL
What does a fruitarian eat? - ANSWER-Nuts, fruits, olive oil, and honey
The nurse is preparing to instill an otic solution into the adult client's left ear.
Which actions should the nurse implement as part of this procedure? - ANSWER-
Pull the pinna upward and backward, warm the solution to room temperature, and
place the client in a side-lying position with the ear facing up
The nurse prepares to give an intramuscular injection using the z-track technique.
Which should the nurse do initially to administer the medication? - ANSWER-
Select a large, deep muscle for the intramuscular injection site
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a toddler. The
nurse determines that the safest body site to administer the injection is which
location? - ANSWER-Vastus Lateralis muscle
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, When administering a medication intramuscularly, the nurse should document the
intervention by including which informations? - ANSWER-The site of the
injection, the amount of medication injected, the name of the medication that was
injected, and confirmation that the medication was injected intramuscularly.
The nurse has administered approximately half of a high-cleansing enema when
the client reports pain and cramping. Which nursing action is appropriate? -
ANSWER-Clamping the tubing for 30 seconds and restarting the flow at a slower
rate
The nurse creates a plan of care for a client with a SPICA cast that covers a lower
extremity. Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care to promote
bowel elimination? - ANSWER-Use a low-profile (fracture) bedpan
Which client position should the nurse use to administer a cleansing enema? -
ANSWER-Left lateral position with flexed right knee
A client who has never been hospitalized before and is in a hospital room with a
roommate is anxious and having trouble initiating a stream of urine. Knowing that
there is no pathological reason for this difficulty, which nursing interventions
should be included when assisting the client? - ANSWER-Running tap water in
the sink, instructing the client to pour warm water over the perineum, and closing
the bathroom door and instructing the client to pull the call bell when done
The nurse administers an antiemetic to a client prescribed a clear diet who reports
nausea and vomits. After sleeping for 3 hours the client awakens and requests
something to eat. Which food item would be appropriate for the nurse to give
them? - ANSWER-Chicken Broth
The nurse should determine which factors as contributing to stress incontinence in
a female client? - ANSWER-Obesity, sneezing, or decreased estrogen.
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Bank Latest 2026 with a Review of 450 Real Past
Exam Questions and Correct Answers/ NR 224 Final
Exam Latest Prep Test Bank 2026-2027 (new!)
The nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to an infant. The nurse should plan to
proceed by taking which step to assure the appropriate instillation of the
medication? - ANSWER-Pull down and back on the auricle, and direct the
solution toward the wall of the ear canal.
When a client requests pain medication, the nurse administers a ventrogluteal
intramuscular injection. After administration of the injection, what should the
nurse do first? - ANSWER-Apply gentle pressure to the injection site.
When a medication is being administered, the safest and most accurate way for the
nurse to verify the identity of a client is to implement which action? - ANSWER-
Ask the client to state her name and birth date.
A client's prescribed medication is available for injection in an ampule. The nurse
determines that which is the most appropriate action when preparing to draw up
this medication? - ANSWER-Shake the ampule gently to mix the contents.
The best route for getting nutrition into a patient - ANSWER-gastrointestinal tract
When should a client start receiving nutrition after a major trauma - ANSWER-
Within 72 hours
1
,Which is important for illness recovery and wound healing? - ANSWER-Proteins
What currently is the dietary guideline and a visual aide for patient education? -
ANSWER-My healthy plate
Which religious group does not eat pork products? - ANSWER-Jewish
The client is complaining of dizziness, confusion and poor skin turgor. The
probable diagnosis - ANSWER-dehydration
If the stomach can't be used for feeding, what is the next best alternative? -
ANSWER-enteral
How many rights are there in medication administration? - ANSWER-Six (drug,
dose, route, time, patient, documentation)
What is the appropriate way to administer eye drops? - ANSWER-Pull the
conjunctiva out to form a pouch
A client is supposed to receive an intramuscular injection. How long should the
needle be? - ANSWER-1 inch
How do you identify your client prior to giving a medication? - ANSWER-name
& DOB
What is the peak of medication? - ANSWER-the highest point of concentration of
the drug
2
,When giving a subcutaneous injection, what angle should you use for the needle? -
ANSWER-45-90 degrees
What is the benefit to intravenous medication administration? - ANSWER-
Immediate access to the blood stream
What is a key step in using topical patches? - ANSWER-Moving one patch before
you apply the next one
What shot is usually given intradermal? - ANSWER-TB test
How many mL's can be injected into the deltoid site? - ANSWER-2 mL
What does a fruitarian eat? - ANSWER-Nuts, fruits, olive oil, and honey
The nurse is preparing to instill an otic solution into the adult client's left ear.
Which actions should the nurse implement as part of this procedure? - ANSWER-
Pull the pinna upward and backward, warm the solution to room temperature, and
place the client in a side-lying position with the ear facing up
The nurse prepares to give an intramuscular injection using the z-track technique.
Which should the nurse do initially to administer the medication? - ANSWER-
Select a large, deep muscle for the intramuscular injection site
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a toddler. The
nurse determines that the safest body site to administer the injection is which
location? - ANSWER-Vastus Lateralis muscle
3
, When administering a medication intramuscularly, the nurse should document the
intervention by including which informations? - ANSWER-The site of the
injection, the amount of medication injected, the name of the medication that was
injected, and confirmation that the medication was injected intramuscularly.
The nurse has administered approximately half of a high-cleansing enema when
the client reports pain and cramping. Which nursing action is appropriate? -
ANSWER-Clamping the tubing for 30 seconds and restarting the flow at a slower
rate
The nurse creates a plan of care for a client with a SPICA cast that covers a lower
extremity. Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care to promote
bowel elimination? - ANSWER-Use a low-profile (fracture) bedpan
Which client position should the nurse use to administer a cleansing enema? -
ANSWER-Left lateral position with flexed right knee
A client who has never been hospitalized before and is in a hospital room with a
roommate is anxious and having trouble initiating a stream of urine. Knowing that
there is no pathological reason for this difficulty, which nursing interventions
should be included when assisting the client? - ANSWER-Running tap water in
the sink, instructing the client to pour warm water over the perineum, and closing
the bathroom door and instructing the client to pull the call bell when done
The nurse administers an antiemetic to a client prescribed a clear diet who reports
nausea and vomits. After sleeping for 3 hours the client awakens and requests
something to eat. Which food item would be appropriate for the nurse to give
them? - ANSWER-Chicken Broth
The nurse should determine which factors as contributing to stress incontinence in
a female client? - ANSWER-Obesity, sneezing, or decreased estrogen.
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