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1. A nurse is preparing to administer oral medication. Which
action is appropriate?
A. Crush all medications before giving
B. Verify the client’s identity using two identifiers
C. Leave medications at the bedside
D. Administer medications without checking allergies
,Answer: B
Rationale: Two client identifiers must be used to ensure
patient safety and prevent medication errors.
2. Which action helps prevent hospital-acquired infections?
A. Wearing gloves only when blood is visible
B. Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Using the same gloves between patients
D. Skipping hand hygiene if gloves are worn
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to
prevent infection transmission.
3. A client is at risk for pressure ulcers. Which intervention
is priority?
A. Massage reddened areas
B. Reposition every 2 hours
C. Keep head of bed elevated at all times
D. Limit fluid intake
Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent repositioning reduces prolonged
pressure on bony prominences.
4. What is the correct sequence for hand hygiene with
alcohol-based sanitizer?
,A. Rinse hands with water
B. Apply sanitizer and rub until dry
C. Wipe hands with towel
D. Shake hands dry
Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol-based sanitizer must be rubbed until
hands are dry for effectiveness.
5. A nurse finds a client unresponsive. What is the first
action?
A. Call family
B. Check airway, breathing, circulation
C. Document findings
D. Notify provider
Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate assessment of ABCs is priority in
emergency situations.
6. Which position is best for a client experiencing shortness
of breath?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion
and oxygenation.
, 7. What is a sign of hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Tremors and sweating
C. Slow pulse
D. Hypertension
Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes adrenergic symptoms such
as tremors and sweating.
8. Which is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading
B. Lab results
C. Patient reports pain
D. Respiratory rate
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data is information the patient
verbalizes.
9. What is the best way to prevent falls in hospitalized
clients?
A. Keep bed in highest position
B. Lock wheels on bed
C. Encourage unassisted walking
D. Remove call light
Answer: B
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1. A nurse is preparing to administer oral medication. Which
action is appropriate?
A. Crush all medications before giving
B. Verify the client’s identity using two identifiers
C. Leave medications at the bedside
D. Administer medications without checking allergies
,Answer: B
Rationale: Two client identifiers must be used to ensure
patient safety and prevent medication errors.
2. Which action helps prevent hospital-acquired infections?
A. Wearing gloves only when blood is visible
B. Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
C. Using the same gloves between patients
D. Skipping hand hygiene if gloves are worn
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to
prevent infection transmission.
3. A client is at risk for pressure ulcers. Which intervention
is priority?
A. Massage reddened areas
B. Reposition every 2 hours
C. Keep head of bed elevated at all times
D. Limit fluid intake
Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent repositioning reduces prolonged
pressure on bony prominences.
4. What is the correct sequence for hand hygiene with
alcohol-based sanitizer?
,A. Rinse hands with water
B. Apply sanitizer and rub until dry
C. Wipe hands with towel
D. Shake hands dry
Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol-based sanitizer must be rubbed until
hands are dry for effectiveness.
5. A nurse finds a client unresponsive. What is the first
action?
A. Call family
B. Check airway, breathing, circulation
C. Document findings
D. Notify provider
Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate assessment of ABCs is priority in
emergency situations.
6. Which position is best for a client experiencing shortness
of breath?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s position promotes lung expansion
and oxygenation.
, 7. What is a sign of hypoglycemia?
A. Fruity breath
B. Tremors and sweating
C. Slow pulse
D. Hypertension
Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes adrenergic symptoms such
as tremors and sweating.
8. Which is an example of subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading
B. Lab results
C. Patient reports pain
D. Respiratory rate
Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data is information the patient
verbalizes.
9. What is the best way to prevent falls in hospitalized
clients?
A. Keep bed in highest position
B. Lock wheels on bed
C. Encourage unassisted walking
D. Remove call light
Answer: B
