BSN 266 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PRACTICE SKILLS TEST PAPER SOLUTIONS
2026
◉ Demonstrate the use of visual scanning during meals to the client
and family.
Answer: An older woman who experienced a cerebrovascular
accident (CVA) has difficulty with visual perception and she only
eats half of the food on her meal tray. Her family expresses concern
about her nutritional status. How should the nurse respond to the
family's concern?
◉ High Fowler's Position- High fowlers helps to decrease venous
return, which decreases fluid volume in the heart that results in
decreased cardiac workload.
Answer: Best position for respiratory distress?
◉ High risk for injury
Answer: A patient with peripheral artery disease has marked
peripheral neuropath. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the
patient is
, ◉ Check feet every day for cuts or injuries.
Answer: Type 2 diabetes patient discharge teaching patient and
family
◉ Institute Contact precautions for staff and visitors
Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
Monitor the clients WBC count
Answer: Plan of care for patient with skin lesions of lower
extremities with possible MRSA. SATA
◉ Hematemesis- - Contact HCP if blood is visible in body fluids such
as hematemesis.
Answer: A patient with acute anterior wall MI 1 week ago is given
low-dose aspirin. The medication is related to which problem and
HCP should be notified?
◉ Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Answer: For a patient with SLE exacerbation what is the most
important to report which assessment finding?
◉ Rate of pain on a scale from 0-10.
Answer: Before selecting a medication to administer, which action
should the nurse implement in the post-op patient who reports
incisional pain and has 2 PRN analgesia available in MAR?
PRACTICE SKILLS TEST PAPER SOLUTIONS
2026
◉ Demonstrate the use of visual scanning during meals to the client
and family.
Answer: An older woman who experienced a cerebrovascular
accident (CVA) has difficulty with visual perception and she only
eats half of the food on her meal tray. Her family expresses concern
about her nutritional status. How should the nurse respond to the
family's concern?
◉ High Fowler's Position- High fowlers helps to decrease venous
return, which decreases fluid volume in the heart that results in
decreased cardiac workload.
Answer: Best position for respiratory distress?
◉ High risk for injury
Answer: A patient with peripheral artery disease has marked
peripheral neuropath. An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the
patient is
, ◉ Check feet every day for cuts or injuries.
Answer: Type 2 diabetes patient discharge teaching patient and
family
◉ Institute Contact precautions for staff and visitors
Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
Monitor the clients WBC count
Answer: Plan of care for patient with skin lesions of lower
extremities with possible MRSA. SATA
◉ Hematemesis- - Contact HCP if blood is visible in body fluids such
as hematemesis.
Answer: A patient with acute anterior wall MI 1 week ago is given
low-dose aspirin. The medication is related to which problem and
HCP should be notified?
◉ Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Answer: For a patient with SLE exacerbation what is the most
important to report which assessment finding?
◉ Rate of pain on a scale from 0-10.
Answer: Before selecting a medication to administer, which action
should the nurse implement in the post-op patient who reports
incisional pain and has 2 PRN analgesia available in MAR?
