Foundations 310 Practice Exam A
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgical procedure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding informed
consent?
-obtain the clients consent
-witness the client's signature
-explain the risks and benefits of the procedure
-explain the procedure to the client if they do not understand
-witness the client's signature (It is the nurse's responsibility to witness the client's
signing of the consent form, and to verify that the client is consenting voluntarily and
appears to be competent to do so.)
A nurse is discussing the norming stage of the group development process with
a student nurse. Which of the following statements by the student indicates an
understanding of the discussion?
-"This stage involves constructive efforts on the part of the group members."
-"This stage is when testing occurs to identify boundaries of interpersonal
behaviors."
-"Consensus evolves in this stage."
-"Resistance is evident as subgroups for in this stage."
-"Consensus occurs in this stage." (Consensus occurs and cooperation develops during
the norming stage of the group development process.)
A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
-tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation
-assist the client to a side-lying position
-hold the dropper 2 cm (1 in) above the naris
-instruct the client to stay in the same position for 2 min
-tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation (Prior to instillation, the
nurse should instruct the client to blow her nose gently. This action will help remove any
secretions or crusts that could interfere with the distribution and absorption of the
medication.)
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
-"Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time."
-"HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health information in
verbal, electronic, or written form."
-"A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable information."
-"HIPAA is a federal law, not a state law."
-"Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time." (This
statement reflects a need for further teaching. Privacy relates to the client's rights over
the use and disclosure of his or her own personal health information.)
A nurse has completed an informed consent form with a client. The client states,
"I have changed my mind and do not want to have the procedure done." Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
, -remind the client that a signed consent form is a legally binding document
-notify the surgeon that the client wishes the withdraw informed consent for the
procedure
-inform the surgical team to cancel the client's surgery
-proceed with preparation of the patient for the surgical procedure
-notify the surgeon that the client wishes the withdraw informed consent for the
procedure (The client has the right to withdraw informed consent; therefore, the surgeon
who is the one to obtain the informed consent should be notified of the request.)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about clean intermittent self-
catheterization for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
-perform catheterization when you recognize the urge to void
-hold the penis at a 30 to 45 degree angle when inserting the catheter
-inflate the balloon when the urine flow stops
-use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use
-use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use
(The client should perform clean intermittent self-catheterization on a schedule, typically
every 2 to 3 hr at first and increasing to every 4 to 6 hr. The client should attempt to
urinate prior to performing the procedure.) (The client should hold the penis at a 60° to
90° angle when inserting the catheter.) (The client should perform a clean intermittent
self-catheterization with a single lumen catheter that does not have a balloon. The client
should hold the catheter in place until all urine drains, and then slowly remove the
catheter.)
A nurse is assessing for cyanosis in a client who has dark skin. Which of the
following sites should the nurse examine to identify cyanosis in this client?
-pinnae of the ears
-dorsal surface of the hand
-conjunctivae
-dorsal surface of the foot
-conjunctivae (To assess skin color changes in clients who have dark skin, the nurse
should examine body areas with minimal pigmentation, such as the sclerae, soles of the
feet, conjunctivae, and mucous membranes.)
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of APs about client use
of assistive devices during ambulation. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse give the APs about the clients' use of a cane?
-"When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first."
-"The client should hold the cane in the weak side of his body."
-"The grip should be at the client's waist"
-"The client should first move the strong leg forward ahead of the cane and the
weak leg."
-"When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first." (When the client
moves, he should first move the cane forward about 30.5 cm (12 in). Then, he should
move the weak leg even with the cane. Finally, he should bring the strong leg forward
and ahead of the cane and his weak leg.)
A nurse is assisting an older adult client who sometimes loses her balance while
walking. Which of the following devices should the nurse use when helping the
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgical procedure.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding informed
consent?
-obtain the clients consent
-witness the client's signature
-explain the risks and benefits of the procedure
-explain the procedure to the client if they do not understand
-witness the client's signature (It is the nurse's responsibility to witness the client's
signing of the consent form, and to verify that the client is consenting voluntarily and
appears to be competent to do so.)
A nurse is discussing the norming stage of the group development process with
a student nurse. Which of the following statements by the student indicates an
understanding of the discussion?
-"This stage involves constructive efforts on the part of the group members."
-"This stage is when testing occurs to identify boundaries of interpersonal
behaviors."
-"Consensus evolves in this stage."
-"Resistance is evident as subgroups for in this stage."
-"Consensus occurs in this stage." (Consensus occurs and cooperation develops during
the norming stage of the group development process.)
A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
-tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation
-assist the client to a side-lying position
-hold the dropper 2 cm (1 in) above the naris
-instruct the client to stay in the same position for 2 min
-tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation (Prior to instillation, the
nurse should instruct the client to blow her nose gently. This action will help remove any
secretions or crusts that could interfere with the distribution and absorption of the
medication.)
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
-"Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time."
-"HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health information in
verbal, electronic, or written form."
-"A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable information."
-"HIPAA is a federal law, not a state law."
-"Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time." (This
statement reflects a need for further teaching. Privacy relates to the client's rights over
the use and disclosure of his or her own personal health information.)
A nurse has completed an informed consent form with a client. The client states,
"I have changed my mind and do not want to have the procedure done." Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
, -remind the client that a signed consent form is a legally binding document
-notify the surgeon that the client wishes the withdraw informed consent for the
procedure
-inform the surgical team to cancel the client's surgery
-proceed with preparation of the patient for the surgical procedure
-notify the surgeon that the client wishes the withdraw informed consent for the
procedure (The client has the right to withdraw informed consent; therefore, the surgeon
who is the one to obtain the informed consent should be notified of the request.)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about clean intermittent self-
catheterization for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
-perform catheterization when you recognize the urge to void
-hold the penis at a 30 to 45 degree angle when inserting the catheter
-inflate the balloon when the urine flow stops
-use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use
-use soap and water to wash the catheter after each use
(The client should perform clean intermittent self-catheterization on a schedule, typically
every 2 to 3 hr at first and increasing to every 4 to 6 hr. The client should attempt to
urinate prior to performing the procedure.) (The client should hold the penis at a 60° to
90° angle when inserting the catheter.) (The client should perform a clean intermittent
self-catheterization with a single lumen catheter that does not have a balloon. The client
should hold the catheter in place until all urine drains, and then slowly remove the
catheter.)
A nurse is assessing for cyanosis in a client who has dark skin. Which of the
following sites should the nurse examine to identify cyanosis in this client?
-pinnae of the ears
-dorsal surface of the hand
-conjunctivae
-dorsal surface of the foot
-conjunctivae (To assess skin color changes in clients who have dark skin, the nurse
should examine body areas with minimal pigmentation, such as the sclerae, soles of the
feet, conjunctivae, and mucous membranes.)
A nurse at an extended-care facility is instructing a class of APs about client use
of assistive devices during ambulation. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse give the APs about the clients' use of a cane?
-"When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first."
-"The client should hold the cane in the weak side of his body."
-"The grip should be at the client's waist"
-"The client should first move the strong leg forward ahead of the cane and the
weak leg."
-"When the client moves, he should move the cane forward first." (When the client
moves, he should first move the cane forward about 30.5 cm (12 in). Then, he should
move the weak leg even with the cane. Finally, he should bring the strong leg forward
and ahead of the cane and his weak leg.)
A nurse is assisting an older adult client who sometimes loses her balance while
walking. Which of the following devices should the nurse use when helping the
