CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS
ASSESSMENT TEST 2026 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
a nurse is performing a focused assessment on a client who has a history of COPD and is
experiencing dyspnea, which of the findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER --flaring
of the nostrils
a nurse is teaching a client about the correct use of a cane, what should the nurse include?
(SATA) - ANSWER --ensure the cane has a rubber cap
hold the can on the stronger side
flex the elbow slightly when using the cane
use a quad cane for increased support
client with dysphagia, which interventions include in plan - ANSWER --have the client seat
upright for 1 hr following meals
Assessing Infussion IV site, client reports pain, site is red, warmth.
What the nurse do - ANSWER --Disontinue Infussion
Routine abdominal assessment. action by the nurse - ANSWER --perform palpitation after
ascultation
, A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 35mg IM to an adolescent who is preoperative.
Available in meperidine 50mg how much should the nurse administer? (Round the to the tenth -
ANSWER --0.7 mg
1. a nurse is documenting client care, which of the following entries should the nurse identify as
an example of implementation of client care? - ANSWER --a. contacted the provider to
report client findings
1. a nurse is assisting with meal planning for a client who has been prescribed a mechanical soft
diet. the nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods? -
ANSWER --a. Orange slices
1. a nurse is teaching about measures to promote sleep with insomnia, what statement
indicates understanding? - ANSWER --a. I should reduce my fluid intake to 2 hours before
bedtime
1. a nurse is assessing the pain level of a client who has dementia and difficulty communicating,
which pain assessment technique should the nurse use? - ANSWER --a. Behavioral
indicators
1. a nurse is in an emergency department (ED) monitoring the hydration status of a client
receiving oral rehydration, what should the intervene for? - ANSWER --a. Heart rate
120/min
1. a nurse in a provider's office is assessing the motor skill development of a 15-month-old
toddler during a well-child visit, what gross motor skills should the nurse expect? -
ANSWER --walks without assistance using a wide stance
ASSESSMENT TEST 2026 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
a nurse is performing a focused assessment on a client who has a history of COPD and is
experiencing dyspnea, which of the findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER --flaring
of the nostrils
a nurse is teaching a client about the correct use of a cane, what should the nurse include?
(SATA) - ANSWER --ensure the cane has a rubber cap
hold the can on the stronger side
flex the elbow slightly when using the cane
use a quad cane for increased support
client with dysphagia, which interventions include in plan - ANSWER --have the client seat
upright for 1 hr following meals
Assessing Infussion IV site, client reports pain, site is red, warmth.
What the nurse do - ANSWER --Disontinue Infussion
Routine abdominal assessment. action by the nurse - ANSWER --perform palpitation after
ascultation
, A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 35mg IM to an adolescent who is preoperative.
Available in meperidine 50mg how much should the nurse administer? (Round the to the tenth -
ANSWER --0.7 mg
1. a nurse is documenting client care, which of the following entries should the nurse identify as
an example of implementation of client care? - ANSWER --a. contacted the provider to
report client findings
1. a nurse is assisting with meal planning for a client who has been prescribed a mechanical soft
diet. the nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods? -
ANSWER --a. Orange slices
1. a nurse is teaching about measures to promote sleep with insomnia, what statement
indicates understanding? - ANSWER --a. I should reduce my fluid intake to 2 hours before
bedtime
1. a nurse is assessing the pain level of a client who has dementia and difficulty communicating,
which pain assessment technique should the nurse use? - ANSWER --a. Behavioral
indicators
1. a nurse is in an emergency department (ED) monitoring the hydration status of a client
receiving oral rehydration, what should the intervene for? - ANSWER --a. Heart rate
120/min
1. a nurse in a provider's office is assessing the motor skill development of a 15-month-old
toddler during a well-child visit, what gross motor skills should the nurse expect? -
ANSWER --walks without assistance using a wide stance
