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NUR 341 – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM REVIEW WITH
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, EXAMS OF NURSING
The family member of an adult patient complains that the patient is a long-term smoker. Which
health risk factor does the nurse anticipate? - ANSWER-CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In a hospital, the use of a restraint is ordered and renewed every 2 hours. Which is the likely age
of the patient? - ANSWER-15YRS
Which action would the nurse perform during a fire? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Use a fire extinguisher.
Turn off sources of oxygen.
Close all doors and windows.
The nurse instructs the patient to color code the hot water faucets and dials. To which age-
group would this patient belong? - ANSWER-OLDER ADULT
A parent calls the pediatrician's office frantic about the bottle of cleaner that the 2-year-old son
drank. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to give the parent? - ANSWER-Call the
poison control center.
A patient has been advised bed rest but often becomes anxious and moves out of bed by
removing the intravenous (IV) lines. Which chemical restraint would the nurse anticipate for this
patient? - ANSWER-Anxiolytic medicines
Which patient would need a temporary restraint? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - ANSWER-CONFUSE PATIENTS
PATIENTS WHO REPEATEDLY FALL
PATIENTS WHO TRY TO REMOVE MEDICAL DEVICES
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Which information would the nurse provide to a patient about using a fire extinguisher? -
ANSWER-The fire extinguisher should be used only when a fire is confined to small areas.
Which reason would justify the use of restraints on a disoriented patient? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Helps reduce the risk of patient injury
from falls
Prevents the patient from removing intravenous (IV) infusions
Helps reduce the risk of injury to others by the patient
Arrange the steps in the proper order that the nurse would follow during a fire in a hospital. -
ANSWER-Rescue and remove all patients who are in immediate danger.
Activate the alarm, and always do this before attempting to extinguish even a minor fire.
Confine the fire by closing doors and windows and turning off oxygen and electrical equipment.
Extinguish the fire with an appropriate extinguisher.
A nurse is performing a timed "get up and go" (TGUG) test for a patient. Which sequence is the
proper order in which to perform the assessment? - ANSWER-Give verbal instructions to stand
up and walk 10 feet as quickly and safely as possible.
Have the patient rise from a straight-backed chair without using arms for support.
BEGIN COUNTING
Look for unsteadiness in the patient's gait.
Have the patient return to the chair and sit down without using arms for support.
CHECK TIME ELAPSED
The emergency department nurse learns that a tornado just hit the east side of town. Which
action would the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Prepare for an influx of patients.
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Which nursing measure lowers the risk of death caused by sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS)? - ANSWER-Having the baby sleep on his or her back
Which sequence is the correct order of actions to ensure safe transport using a wheelchair to
prevent falls in a health care setting? - ANSWER-Position wheelchair on the same side of the
bed as the patient.
Place a wedge cushion in the chair.
Securely lock brakes on both wheels.
Raise footplates before transferring to the chair.
Have patient sit with buttocks far back in the seat.
Which complication would the nurse be aware of when using physical restraints? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-CONSTIPATION
INCONTINENCE
PRESSURE INJURY
Which action would the nurse perform first after discovering an electrical fire in a patient's
room? - ANSWER-Remove all patients in immediate danger.
Which intervention is no longer recommended for routine home treatment of poisoning cases?
- ANSWER-Administration of ipecac syrup
Which restraint is banned because of the risk of fatal injuries? - ANSWER-JACKET
Which nursing activity is performed during safety planning for a patient? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Consult with occupational and physical
therapists for assistive devices.
Select interventions that will improve the safety of the patient's home environment.
NUR 341 – FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING EXAM REVIEW WITH
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, EXAMS OF NURSING
The family member of an adult patient complains that the patient is a long-term smoker. Which
health risk factor does the nurse anticipate? - ANSWER-CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
In a hospital, the use of a restraint is ordered and renewed every 2 hours. Which is the likely age
of the patient? - ANSWER-15YRS
Which action would the nurse perform during a fire? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Use a fire extinguisher.
Turn off sources of oxygen.
Close all doors and windows.
The nurse instructs the patient to color code the hot water faucets and dials. To which age-
group would this patient belong? - ANSWER-OLDER ADULT
A parent calls the pediatrician's office frantic about the bottle of cleaner that the 2-year-old son
drank. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to give the parent? - ANSWER-Call the
poison control center.
A patient has been advised bed rest but often becomes anxious and moves out of bed by
removing the intravenous (IV) lines. Which chemical restraint would the nurse anticipate for this
patient? - ANSWER-Anxiolytic medicines
Which patient would need a temporary restraint? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - ANSWER-CONFUSE PATIENTS
PATIENTS WHO REPEATEDLY FALL
PATIENTS WHO TRY TO REMOVE MEDICAL DEVICES
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Which information would the nurse provide to a patient about using a fire extinguisher? -
ANSWER-The fire extinguisher should be used only when a fire is confined to small areas.
Which reason would justify the use of restraints on a disoriented patient? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Helps reduce the risk of patient injury
from falls
Prevents the patient from removing intravenous (IV) infusions
Helps reduce the risk of injury to others by the patient
Arrange the steps in the proper order that the nurse would follow during a fire in a hospital. -
ANSWER-Rescue and remove all patients who are in immediate danger.
Activate the alarm, and always do this before attempting to extinguish even a minor fire.
Confine the fire by closing doors and windows and turning off oxygen and electrical equipment.
Extinguish the fire with an appropriate extinguisher.
A nurse is performing a timed "get up and go" (TGUG) test for a patient. Which sequence is the
proper order in which to perform the assessment? - ANSWER-Give verbal instructions to stand
up and walk 10 feet as quickly and safely as possible.
Have the patient rise from a straight-backed chair without using arms for support.
BEGIN COUNTING
Look for unsteadiness in the patient's gait.
Have the patient return to the chair and sit down without using arms for support.
CHECK TIME ELAPSED
The emergency department nurse learns that a tornado just hit the east side of town. Which
action would the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Prepare for an influx of patients.
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Which nursing measure lowers the risk of death caused by sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS)? - ANSWER-Having the baby sleep on his or her back
Which sequence is the correct order of actions to ensure safe transport using a wheelchair to
prevent falls in a health care setting? - ANSWER-Position wheelchair on the same side of the
bed as the patient.
Place a wedge cushion in the chair.
Securely lock brakes on both wheels.
Raise footplates before transferring to the chair.
Have patient sit with buttocks far back in the seat.
Which complication would the nurse be aware of when using physical restraints? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-CONSTIPATION
INCONTINENCE
PRESSURE INJURY
Which action would the nurse perform first after discovering an electrical fire in a patient's
room? - ANSWER-Remove all patients in immediate danger.
Which intervention is no longer recommended for routine home treatment of poisoning cases?
- ANSWER-Administration of ipecac syrup
Which restraint is banned because of the risk of fatal injuries? - ANSWER-JACKET
Which nursing activity is performed during safety planning for a patient? Select all that apply.
One, some, or all responses may be correct. - ANSWER-Consult with occupational and physical
therapists for assistive devices.
Select interventions that will improve the safety of the patient's home environment.
