FUNDAMENTALS 2026 Proctor with
actual exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+ Latest 2026-2027
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly
licensed nurse who is setting up a sterile field. Which of
the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
opening the first flap of a sterile package toward herself
dropping sterile gauze onto the field from a height of 7.5
cm (3 in)
removing and inverting a lid before placing it onto a
nonsterile surface
maintaining the sterile field below waist level. - correct
answer - removing and inverting a lid before placing it
onto a nonsterile surface
A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing
postmortem care for a decease client prior to visitation by
the family. Which of the following actions by the AP
requires intervention by the nurse?
Fathering the client's personal belongings.
Removing the client's dentures.
,Placing absorbent pads under the client's buttocks.
Closing the client's eyes. - correct answer - Removing
the client's dentures.
A nurse assisting with the admission of a client to a
medical-surgical unit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is
malnourished?
Heart rate 89/min.
Pink mucous membranes.
Pallor with scaly skin.
Body mass index 23 - correct answer - Pallor with scaly
skin.
A nurse in reinforcing teaching about carbohydrate
counting with a client who has a new diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
Use pictures of different food groups to help the client
plan a daily menu.
Ask the client what they already know about meal
planning.
,Give the client a brochure with sample menus for all
meals.
Involve the family in the discussion of the client's meal
plan. - correct answer - Ask the client what they already
know about meal planning.
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an adult client
to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is
malnourished?
heart rate 89/min
pink mucous membranes
pale, scaly skin
body mass index 23 - correct answer - pale, scaly skin
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a
prescription for IV therapy. The client tells the nurse that
he has numerous allergies. Which of the following
allergies should the nurse bring to the attention of the
charge nurse prior to the initiation of the therapy?
eggs
latex
seafood
, bee stings - correct answer - latex
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
cancer. Which of the following actions by the nurse
maintains the client's confidentiality?
Sharing the client's prognosis with a member of the
client's family.
Discussing the client's status with a member of the
spiritual support team.
Collaborating with a nurse from another unit about the
client's care.
Providing client information to another nurse at change of
shift. - correct answer - Providing client information to
another nurse at change of shift.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription
for oxygen at 7 L/min via simple face mask. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to ensure client
safety?
keep the side holes of the mask closed
ensure the reservoir bag is inflated on expiration
apply petroleum jelly to the clients nostils
actual exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+ Latest 2026-2027
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly
licensed nurse who is setting up a sterile field. Which of
the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
opening the first flap of a sterile package toward herself
dropping sterile gauze onto the field from a height of 7.5
cm (3 in)
removing and inverting a lid before placing it onto a
nonsterile surface
maintaining the sterile field below waist level. - correct
answer - removing and inverting a lid before placing it
onto a nonsterile surface
A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing
postmortem care for a decease client prior to visitation by
the family. Which of the following actions by the AP
requires intervention by the nurse?
Fathering the client's personal belongings.
Removing the client's dentures.
,Placing absorbent pads under the client's buttocks.
Closing the client's eyes. - correct answer - Removing
the client's dentures.
A nurse assisting with the admission of a client to a
medical-surgical unit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is
malnourished?
Heart rate 89/min.
Pink mucous membranes.
Pallor with scaly skin.
Body mass index 23 - correct answer - Pallor with scaly
skin.
A nurse in reinforcing teaching about carbohydrate
counting with a client who has a new diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
Use pictures of different food groups to help the client
plan a daily menu.
Ask the client what they already know about meal
planning.
,Give the client a brochure with sample menus for all
meals.
Involve the family in the discussion of the client's meal
plan. - correct answer - Ask the client what they already
know about meal planning.
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an adult client
to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is
malnourished?
heart rate 89/min
pink mucous membranes
pale, scaly skin
body mass index 23 - correct answer - pale, scaly skin
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a
prescription for IV therapy. The client tells the nurse that
he has numerous allergies. Which of the following
allergies should the nurse bring to the attention of the
charge nurse prior to the initiation of the therapy?
eggs
latex
seafood
, bee stings - correct answer - latex
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of
cancer. Which of the following actions by the nurse
maintains the client's confidentiality?
Sharing the client's prognosis with a member of the
client's family.
Discussing the client's status with a member of the
spiritual support team.
Collaborating with a nurse from another unit about the
client's care.
Providing client information to another nurse at change of
shift. - correct answer - Providing client information to
another nurse at change of shift.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription
for oxygen at 7 L/min via simple face mask. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to ensure client
safety?
keep the side holes of the mask closed
ensure the reservoir bag is inflated on expiration
apply petroleum jelly to the clients nostils
