NUR 210 Nursing Fundamentals Week 6 Study Guide 2026/2027
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1. A nurse is caring for a patient on a clear liquid diet. Which item is appropriate
to include in this patient’s meal tray?
A. Vanilla pudding
B. Apple juice
C. Orange juice with pulp
D. Cream of mushroom soup
Answer: B
Rationale: Clear liquids are those that are transparent at room temperature, such as apple
juice, broth, and gelatin. Pudding and cream soups are part of a full liquid diet.
2. What is the most reliable method for confirming the initial placement of a
nasogastric (NG) tube?
A. Auscultating air over the epigastrium
B. X-ray imaging
C. Checking the pH of the aspirate
D. Observing the patient for coughing
Answer: B
Rationale: Radiographic verification (X-ray) is the gold standard for confirming the initial
placement of an NG tube to ensure it is not in the airway.
,3. A patient has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28. How should the nurse classify
this finding?
A. Underweight
B. Normal weight
C. Obese
D. Overweight
Answer: D
Rationale: A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is categorized as overweight. 18.5-24.9 is normal,
and 30 or above is obese.
4. Which nutrient is most critical for promoting wound healing and tissue
repair?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Protein
D. Vitamin K
Answer: C
Rationale: Protein is essential for collagen formation, immune function, and the repair of
body tissues during wound healing.
5. A nurse is assessing a patient for dysphagia. Which sign is most indicative of
this condition?
A. Persistent coughing during meals
B. Increased appetite
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds
D. Weight gain
Answer: A
Rationale: Coughing, choking, or a ‘wet’ voice after swallowing are common signs of
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and increased aspiration risk.
, 6. When administering a large-volume enema, in which position should the
nurse place the patient?
A. Right-sided Sims position
B. Supine
C. Left-sided Sims position
D. High-Fowler’s position
Answer: C
Rationale: The left-sided Sims position allows the enema solution to flow by gravity along
the natural curve of the sigmoid colon and rectum.
7. What is the primary purpose of a guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT)?
A. To detect the presence of parasites
B. To screen for microscopic blood in the stool
C. To measure the pH of the stool
D. To identify specific bacterial pathogens
Answer: B
Rationale: The guaiac test is used to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool, which can be
an early sign of colorectal cancer or GI bleeding.
8. A patient has a Stage 2 pressure injury. What is the characteristic appearance
of this stage?
A. Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin
B. Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone or muscle
C. Full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous fat
D. Partial-thickness skin loss with a visible ulcer or blister
Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness loss of the dermis,
presenting as a shallow open ulcer or a serum-filled blister.
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1. A nurse is caring for a patient on a clear liquid diet. Which item is appropriate
to include in this patient’s meal tray?
A. Vanilla pudding
B. Apple juice
C. Orange juice with pulp
D. Cream of mushroom soup
Answer: B
Rationale: Clear liquids are those that are transparent at room temperature, such as apple
juice, broth, and gelatin. Pudding and cream soups are part of a full liquid diet.
2. What is the most reliable method for confirming the initial placement of a
nasogastric (NG) tube?
A. Auscultating air over the epigastrium
B. X-ray imaging
C. Checking the pH of the aspirate
D. Observing the patient for coughing
Answer: B
Rationale: Radiographic verification (X-ray) is the gold standard for confirming the initial
placement of an NG tube to ensure it is not in the airway.
,3. A patient has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28. How should the nurse classify
this finding?
A. Underweight
B. Normal weight
C. Obese
D. Overweight
Answer: D
Rationale: A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is categorized as overweight. 18.5-24.9 is normal,
and 30 or above is obese.
4. Which nutrient is most critical for promoting wound healing and tissue
repair?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Protein
D. Vitamin K
Answer: C
Rationale: Protein is essential for collagen formation, immune function, and the repair of
body tissues during wound healing.
5. A nurse is assessing a patient for dysphagia. Which sign is most indicative of
this condition?
A. Persistent coughing during meals
B. Increased appetite
C. Hyperactive bowel sounds
D. Weight gain
Answer: A
Rationale: Coughing, choking, or a ‘wet’ voice after swallowing are common signs of
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and increased aspiration risk.
, 6. When administering a large-volume enema, in which position should the
nurse place the patient?
A. Right-sided Sims position
B. Supine
C. Left-sided Sims position
D. High-Fowler’s position
Answer: C
Rationale: The left-sided Sims position allows the enema solution to flow by gravity along
the natural curve of the sigmoid colon and rectum.
7. What is the primary purpose of a guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT)?
A. To detect the presence of parasites
B. To screen for microscopic blood in the stool
C. To measure the pH of the stool
D. To identify specific bacterial pathogens
Answer: B
Rationale: The guaiac test is used to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool, which can be
an early sign of colorectal cancer or GI bleeding.
8. A patient has a Stage 2 pressure injury. What is the characteristic appearance
of this stage?
A. Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin
B. Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone or muscle
C. Full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous fat
D. Partial-thickness skin loss with a visible ulcer or blister
Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness loss of the dermis,
presenting as a shallow open ulcer or a serum-filled blister.
