CMS practice exam questions with
complete solutions16
a nurse is reinforcing teaching about the use of crutches with a client who has a fractured right
tibia and fibula. which of the following statements indicates understanding? - ANSWERS-"I will
be sure to keep the crutch tips dry"
a client who had a recent BTK amputation says, "I don't know how I can continue to live my life
without my leg." which is the appropriate response? - ANSWERS-tell me what concerns you
have about your future
a nurse is preparing to administer oxygen to a client with HF and severe difficulty breathing.
which of the following oxygen delivery equipment should the nurse select to provide the
highest concentration of oxygen to the client? - ANSWERS-nonrebreather mask
intake for a client in 8 hours
150mL/hr IV
120mL juice
500mL water - ANSWERS-1820mL
a charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with an AP about performing pulse oximetry. which of the
following information should be included in the teaching? - ANSWERS-remove polish from the
clients fingers before applying
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using guided imagery. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWERS-direct the client to visualize tension leaving the body
, a nurse is preparing to administer topical medication to a client. which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - ANSWERS-compare the label of the medication container with the MAR
3 times
a nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client with aphasia following a stroke. which of the
following interventions should the nurse use to assist the client with communication? -
ANSWERS-ask close-ended questions
a nurse is caring for a. client who has metastatic cancer and practices Catholicism. the client
asks the nurse to discuss the afterlife with her. which of the following statements by the nurse
assists in meeting the client's spiritual needs? - ANSWERS-"tell me what the afterlife means to
you"
a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a prescription for elastic bandages
to the lower extremities. which of the following actions should the nurse recommend for the
plan of care? - ANSWERS-compare pedal pulses bilaterally every 4 hours
nurse finds a fire. what should she do?
RACE - ANSWERS-Evacuate clients
Pull the fire alarm
Close the fire doors
Use the fire extinguisher
a nurse in a LTC facility is contributing to the care plan for a client at risk for pressure ulcers.
which recommendations should be included in the plan? - ANSWERS-perform a thorough skin
inspection each day
a nurse is planning to perform wound irrigation for a client who has a large abdominal wound.
which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWERS-administer an
analgesic 30 minutes prior to beginning
complete solutions16
a nurse is reinforcing teaching about the use of crutches with a client who has a fractured right
tibia and fibula. which of the following statements indicates understanding? - ANSWERS-"I will
be sure to keep the crutch tips dry"
a client who had a recent BTK amputation says, "I don't know how I can continue to live my life
without my leg." which is the appropriate response? - ANSWERS-tell me what concerns you
have about your future
a nurse is preparing to administer oxygen to a client with HF and severe difficulty breathing.
which of the following oxygen delivery equipment should the nurse select to provide the
highest concentration of oxygen to the client? - ANSWERS-nonrebreather mask
intake for a client in 8 hours
150mL/hr IV
120mL juice
500mL water - ANSWERS-1820mL
a charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with an AP about performing pulse oximetry. which of the
following information should be included in the teaching? - ANSWERS-remove polish from the
clients fingers before applying
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using guided imagery. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWERS-direct the client to visualize tension leaving the body
, a nurse is preparing to administer topical medication to a client. which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - ANSWERS-compare the label of the medication container with the MAR
3 times
a nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client with aphasia following a stroke. which of the
following interventions should the nurse use to assist the client with communication? -
ANSWERS-ask close-ended questions
a nurse is caring for a. client who has metastatic cancer and practices Catholicism. the client
asks the nurse to discuss the afterlife with her. which of the following statements by the nurse
assists in meeting the client's spiritual needs? - ANSWERS-"tell me what the afterlife means to
you"
a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a prescription for elastic bandages
to the lower extremities. which of the following actions should the nurse recommend for the
plan of care? - ANSWERS-compare pedal pulses bilaterally every 4 hours
nurse finds a fire. what should she do?
RACE - ANSWERS-Evacuate clients
Pull the fire alarm
Close the fire doors
Use the fire extinguisher
a nurse in a LTC facility is contributing to the care plan for a client at risk for pressure ulcers.
which recommendations should be included in the plan? - ANSWERS-perform a thorough skin
inspection each day
a nurse is planning to perform wound irrigation for a client who has a large abdominal wound.
which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWERS-administer an
analgesic 30 minutes prior to beginning
