QUESTIONS NURSING
TEST I - Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice
1. The nurse In-charge in labor and delivery unit administered a dose of terbutaline to a client
without checking the client’s pulse. The standard that would be used to determine if the nurse
was negligent is:
a. The physician’s orders.
b. The action of a clinical nurse specialist who is recognized expert in
the field.
c. The statement in the drug literature about administration of
terbutaline.
d. The actions of a reasonably prudent nurse with similar education
and experience.
2. Nurse Trish is caring for a female client with a history of GI bleeding, sickle cell disease, and a
platelet count of 22,000/μl. The female client is dehydrated and receiving dextrose 5% in half-
normal saline solution at 150 ml/hr. The client complains of severe bone pain and is scheduled
to receive a dose of morphine sulfate. In administering the medication, Nurse Trish should avoid
which route?
a. I.V
b. I.M
c. Oral
d. S.C
3. Dr. Garcia writes the following order for the client who has been recently admitted
“Digoxin .125 mg P.O. once daily.” To prevent a dosage error, how should the nurse document
this order onto the medication administration record?
a. “Digoxin .1250 mg P.O. once daily”
b. “Digoxin 0.1250 mg P.O. once daily”
c. “Digoxin 0.125 mg P.O. once daily”
d. “Digoxin .125 mg P.O. once daily”
4. A newly admitted female client was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
Which nursing diagnosis should receive the highest priority?
a. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion related to venous congestion.
b. Risk for injury related to edema.
c. Excess fluid volume related to peripheral vascular disease.
d. Impaired gas exchange related to increased blood flow.
,5. Nurse Betty is assigned to the following clients. The client that the nurse would see first after
endorsement?
a. A 34 year-old post operative appendectomy client of five hours who is complaining of pain.
b. A 44 year-old myocardial infarction (MI) client who is complaining of nausea.
c. A 26 year-old client admitted for dehydration whose intravenous (IV) has infiltrated.
d. A 63 year-old post operative’s abdominal hysterectomy client of three days whose incisional
dressing is saturated with serosanguinous fluid.
6. Nurse Gail places a client in a four-point restraint following orders from the physician. The
client care plan should include:
a. Assess temperature frequently.
b. Provide diversional activities.
c. Check circulation every 15-30 minutes.
d. Socialize with other patients once a shift.
7. A male client who has severe burns is receiving H2 receptor antagonist therapy. The nurse In-
charge knows the purpose of this therapy is to:
a. Prevent stress ulcer
b. Block prostaglandin synthesis
c. Facilitate protein synthesis.
d. Enhance gas exchange
8. The doctor orders hourly urine output measurement for a postoperative male client. The
nurse Trish records the following amounts of output for 2 consecutive hours:
8 a.m.: 50 ml; 9 a.m.: 60 ml.
Based on these amounts, which action should the nurse take?
a. Increase the I.V. fluid infusion rate
b. Irrigate the indwelling urinary catheter
c. Notify the physician
d. Continue to monitor and record hourly urine output
9. Tony, a basketball player twist his right ankle while playing on the court and seeks care for
ankle pain and swelling. After the nurse applies ice to the ankle for 30 minutes, which statement
by Tony suggests that ice application has been effective?
a. “My ankle looks less swollen now”.
b. “My ankle feels warm”.
c. “My ankle appears redder now”.
d. “I need something stronger for pain relief”
,10.The physician prescribes a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug, the nurse
anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte imbalance?
a. Hypernatremia c. Hypokalemia
b. Hyperkalemia d. Hypervolemia
11.She finds out that some managers have benevolent-authoritative style of management.
Which of the following behaviors will she exhibit most likely?
a. Have condescending trust and confidence in their subordinates.
b. Gives economic and ego awards.
c. Communicates downward to staffs.
d. Allows decision making among subordinates.
12. Nurse Amy is aware that the following is true about functional nursing
a. Provides continuous, coordinated and comprehensive nursing services.
b. One-to-one nurse patient ratio.
c. Emphasize the use of group collaboration.
d. Concentrates on tasks and activities.
13.Which type of medication order might read "Vitamin K 10 mg I.M. daily × 3 days?"
a. Single order
b. Standard written order
c. Standing order
d. Stat order
14.A female client with a fecal impaction frequently exhibits which clinical manifestation?
a. Increased appetite
b. Loss of urge to defecate
c. Hard, brown, formed stools
d. Liquid or semi-liquid stools
15.Nurse Linda prepares to perform an otoscopic examination on a female client. For proper
visualization, the nurse should position the client's ear by:
a. Pulling the lobule down and back
b. Pulling the helix up and forward
c. Pulling the helix up and back
d. Pulling the lobule down and forward
, 16. Which instruction should nurse Tom give to a male client who is having external radiation
therapy:
a. Protect the irritated skin from sunlight.
b. Eat 3 to 4 hours before treatment.
c. Wash the skin over regularly.
d. Apply lotion or oil to the radiated area when it is red or sore.
17.In assisting a female client for immediate surgery, the nurse In-charge is aware that she
should:
a. Encourage the client to void following preoperative medication.
b. Explore the client’s fears and anxieties about the surgery.
c. Assist the client in removing dentures and nail polish.
d. Encourage the client to drink water prior to surgery.
18. A male client is admitted and diagnosed with acute pancreatitis after a holiday celebration
of excessive food and alcohol. Which assessment finding reflects this diagnosis?
a. Blood pressure above normal range.
b. Presence of crackles in both lung fields.
c. Hyperactive bowel sounds
d. Sudden onset of continuous epigastric and back pain.
19. Which dietary guidelines are important for nurse Oliver to implement in caring for the client
with burns?
a. Provide high-fiber, high-fat diet
b. Provide high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet.
c. Monitor intake to prevent weight gain.
d. Provide ice chips or water intake.
20.Nurse Hazel will administer a unit of whole blood, which priority information should the
nurse have about the client?
a. Blood pressure and pulse rate.
b. Height and weight.
c. Calcium and potassium levels
d. Hgb and Hct levels.
TEST I - Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice
1. The nurse In-charge in labor and delivery unit administered a dose of terbutaline to a client
without checking the client’s pulse. The standard that would be used to determine if the nurse
was negligent is:
a. The physician’s orders.
b. The action of a clinical nurse specialist who is recognized expert in
the field.
c. The statement in the drug literature about administration of
terbutaline.
d. The actions of a reasonably prudent nurse with similar education
and experience.
2. Nurse Trish is caring for a female client with a history of GI bleeding, sickle cell disease, and a
platelet count of 22,000/μl. The female client is dehydrated and receiving dextrose 5% in half-
normal saline solution at 150 ml/hr. The client complains of severe bone pain and is scheduled
to receive a dose of morphine sulfate. In administering the medication, Nurse Trish should avoid
which route?
a. I.V
b. I.M
c. Oral
d. S.C
3. Dr. Garcia writes the following order for the client who has been recently admitted
“Digoxin .125 mg P.O. once daily.” To prevent a dosage error, how should the nurse document
this order onto the medication administration record?
a. “Digoxin .1250 mg P.O. once daily”
b. “Digoxin 0.1250 mg P.O. once daily”
c. “Digoxin 0.125 mg P.O. once daily”
d. “Digoxin .125 mg P.O. once daily”
4. A newly admitted female client was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
Which nursing diagnosis should receive the highest priority?
a. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion related to venous congestion.
b. Risk for injury related to edema.
c. Excess fluid volume related to peripheral vascular disease.
d. Impaired gas exchange related to increased blood flow.
,5. Nurse Betty is assigned to the following clients. The client that the nurse would see first after
endorsement?
a. A 34 year-old post operative appendectomy client of five hours who is complaining of pain.
b. A 44 year-old myocardial infarction (MI) client who is complaining of nausea.
c. A 26 year-old client admitted for dehydration whose intravenous (IV) has infiltrated.
d. A 63 year-old post operative’s abdominal hysterectomy client of three days whose incisional
dressing is saturated with serosanguinous fluid.
6. Nurse Gail places a client in a four-point restraint following orders from the physician. The
client care plan should include:
a. Assess temperature frequently.
b. Provide diversional activities.
c. Check circulation every 15-30 minutes.
d. Socialize with other patients once a shift.
7. A male client who has severe burns is receiving H2 receptor antagonist therapy. The nurse In-
charge knows the purpose of this therapy is to:
a. Prevent stress ulcer
b. Block prostaglandin synthesis
c. Facilitate protein synthesis.
d. Enhance gas exchange
8. The doctor orders hourly urine output measurement for a postoperative male client. The
nurse Trish records the following amounts of output for 2 consecutive hours:
8 a.m.: 50 ml; 9 a.m.: 60 ml.
Based on these amounts, which action should the nurse take?
a. Increase the I.V. fluid infusion rate
b. Irrigate the indwelling urinary catheter
c. Notify the physician
d. Continue to monitor and record hourly urine output
9. Tony, a basketball player twist his right ankle while playing on the court and seeks care for
ankle pain and swelling. After the nurse applies ice to the ankle for 30 minutes, which statement
by Tony suggests that ice application has been effective?
a. “My ankle looks less swollen now”.
b. “My ankle feels warm”.
c. “My ankle appears redder now”.
d. “I need something stronger for pain relief”
,10.The physician prescribes a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug, the nurse
anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte imbalance?
a. Hypernatremia c. Hypokalemia
b. Hyperkalemia d. Hypervolemia
11.She finds out that some managers have benevolent-authoritative style of management.
Which of the following behaviors will she exhibit most likely?
a. Have condescending trust and confidence in their subordinates.
b. Gives economic and ego awards.
c. Communicates downward to staffs.
d. Allows decision making among subordinates.
12. Nurse Amy is aware that the following is true about functional nursing
a. Provides continuous, coordinated and comprehensive nursing services.
b. One-to-one nurse patient ratio.
c. Emphasize the use of group collaboration.
d. Concentrates on tasks and activities.
13.Which type of medication order might read "Vitamin K 10 mg I.M. daily × 3 days?"
a. Single order
b. Standard written order
c. Standing order
d. Stat order
14.A female client with a fecal impaction frequently exhibits which clinical manifestation?
a. Increased appetite
b. Loss of urge to defecate
c. Hard, brown, formed stools
d. Liquid or semi-liquid stools
15.Nurse Linda prepares to perform an otoscopic examination on a female client. For proper
visualization, the nurse should position the client's ear by:
a. Pulling the lobule down and back
b. Pulling the helix up and forward
c. Pulling the helix up and back
d. Pulling the lobule down and forward
, 16. Which instruction should nurse Tom give to a male client who is having external radiation
therapy:
a. Protect the irritated skin from sunlight.
b. Eat 3 to 4 hours before treatment.
c. Wash the skin over regularly.
d. Apply lotion or oil to the radiated area when it is red or sore.
17.In assisting a female client for immediate surgery, the nurse In-charge is aware that she
should:
a. Encourage the client to void following preoperative medication.
b. Explore the client’s fears and anxieties about the surgery.
c. Assist the client in removing dentures and nail polish.
d. Encourage the client to drink water prior to surgery.
18. A male client is admitted and diagnosed with acute pancreatitis after a holiday celebration
of excessive food and alcohol. Which assessment finding reflects this diagnosis?
a. Blood pressure above normal range.
b. Presence of crackles in both lung fields.
c. Hyperactive bowel sounds
d. Sudden onset of continuous epigastric and back pain.
19. Which dietary guidelines are important for nurse Oliver to implement in caring for the client
with burns?
a. Provide high-fiber, high-fat diet
b. Provide high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet.
c. Monitor intake to prevent weight gain.
d. Provide ice chips or water intake.
20.Nurse Hazel will administer a unit of whole blood, which priority information should the
nurse have about the client?
a. Blood pressure and pulse rate.
b. Height and weight.
c. Calcium and potassium levels
d. Hgb and Hct levels.
