FUNDAMENTALS FINAL TEST BANK
LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse finds that a client did not receive a scheduled dose of furosemide (Lasix). Which of the
following should the nurse include in the incident/variance report? - Answer –
- The date of the incident
- The time the patient was supposed to receive the medication
- The client's vital signs
The nurse is caring for a new diabetic client who is being taught how to administer insulin. The
nurse knows that the patient care objectives have been met when the patient is able to?
- Answer -Demonstrate how to fill insulin syringe and give insulin injections.
A nurse assesses a hospice client. The assessment reveals BP 74/40, urine output 30 cc over 3
hours, poor skin turgor and skin cool to touch, resp 8 and irregular, and dysphagia. The nurse
recognizes these combine assessment findings
- Answer -Are signs of impending death
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications?
- Answer -Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer.
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results of a client who the provider suspects has
metabolic acidosis. Which of the following should the nurse expect to see?
- Answer -pH below 7.35
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LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mEq of potassium chloride in 45% sodium chloride (NaCl)
500 mL IV to infuse 10 mEq/hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? -
Answer -125 mL/hr
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV bolus. Available is morphine sulfate
10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
- Answer -0.2 mL
A nurse is changing the dressing of a client who is 1 week postoperative following abdominal
surgery and notes the presence of serosanguineous drainage. The nurse should recognize that this
is an indication of which of the following circumstances?
- Answer -Serosanguineous drainage at this time is a manifestation of possible dehiscence.
A nurse is providing postmortem care for a hospitalized patient. Nursing interventions should
include? - Answer –
- Bathe the patient
- Place patient in anatomical position
- Remove endotracheal tube
A nurse is admitting a client who has a partial hearing loss. Which of the following is the priority
action by the nurse?
- Answer -Determine if the client uses hearing aids.
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LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer a soap suds enema to a client who has constipation. As the
nurse explains the procedure, the client states, "The doctor didn't tell me I was supposed to
receive an enema." Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?
- Answer -Check the client's medical record for the provider's prescription.
A nurse in the PACU is assessing a who has an endotracheal tube (ET) in place and observes the
absence of left-sided chest wall expansion upon respiration. Which of the following
complications should the nurse suspect?
- Answer -Movement of the ET tube into the right main bronchus.
A nurse working in an emergency room is assessing a client who has a leg wound. The nurse
notes a full thickness wound with jagged edges and muscle tissue visible. The nurse should
document this as which of the following types of wounds?
- Answer -Laceration
A nurse is assessing a client's wound dressing, and observes a watery red drainage. The nurse
should document this drainage as which of the following?
- Answer -Serosanguineous
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following statements
about pain management should the nurse consider when implementing client care? - Answer –
- Each client's expression of pain may be different and individualized
- PCA pumps offer a constant level of opioids within therapeutic range
- Pain level and pain tolerance can be assessed using a scale from 0-10
LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse finds that a client did not receive a scheduled dose of furosemide (Lasix). Which of the
following should the nurse include in the incident/variance report? - Answer –
- The date of the incident
- The time the patient was supposed to receive the medication
- The client's vital signs
The nurse is caring for a new diabetic client who is being taught how to administer insulin. The
nurse knows that the patient care objectives have been met when the patient is able to?
- Answer -Demonstrate how to fill insulin syringe and give insulin injections.
A nurse assesses a hospice client. The assessment reveals BP 74/40, urine output 30 cc over 3
hours, poor skin turgor and skin cool to touch, resp 8 and irregular, and dysphagia. The nurse
recognizes these combine assessment findings
- Answer -Are signs of impending death
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications?
- Answer -Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer.
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas results of a client who the provider suspects has
metabolic acidosis. Which of the following should the nurse expect to see?
- Answer -pH below 7.35
, FUNDAMENTALS FINAL TEST BANK
LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mEq of potassium chloride in 45% sodium chloride (NaCl)
500 mL IV to infuse 10 mEq/hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? -
Answer -125 mL/hr
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV bolus. Available is morphine sulfate
10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
- Answer -0.2 mL
A nurse is changing the dressing of a client who is 1 week postoperative following abdominal
surgery and notes the presence of serosanguineous drainage. The nurse should recognize that this
is an indication of which of the following circumstances?
- Answer -Serosanguineous drainage at this time is a manifestation of possible dehiscence.
A nurse is providing postmortem care for a hospitalized patient. Nursing interventions should
include? - Answer –
- Bathe the patient
- Place patient in anatomical position
- Remove endotracheal tube
A nurse is admitting a client who has a partial hearing loss. Which of the following is the priority
action by the nurse?
- Answer -Determine if the client uses hearing aids.
, FUNDAMENTALS FINAL TEST BANK
LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer a soap suds enema to a client who has constipation. As the
nurse explains the procedure, the client states, "The doctor didn't tell me I was supposed to
receive an enema." Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate at this time?
- Answer -Check the client's medical record for the provider's prescription.
A nurse in the PACU is assessing a who has an endotracheal tube (ET) in place and observes the
absence of left-sided chest wall expansion upon respiration. Which of the following
complications should the nurse suspect?
- Answer -Movement of the ET tube into the right main bronchus.
A nurse working in an emergency room is assessing a client who has a leg wound. The nurse
notes a full thickness wound with jagged edges and muscle tissue visible. The nurse should
document this as which of the following types of wounds?
- Answer -Laceration
A nurse is assessing a client's wound dressing, and observes a watery red drainage. The nurse
should document this drainage as which of the following?
- Answer -Serosanguineous
A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following statements
about pain management should the nurse consider when implementing client care? - Answer –
- Each client's expression of pain may be different and individualized
- PCA pumps offer a constant level of opioids within therapeutic range
- Pain level and pain tolerance can be assessed using a scale from 0-10
