FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (BSN 225) PRACTICE TEST
LATEST 2025/2026
1.During the admission interview, which technique is most efficient for
the nurse to use when obtaining information about signs and symptoms
of a client's primary health problem?
Restatement of responses.
Open-ended questions.
Closed-ended questions.
Problem-seeking responses.: Closed-ended questions.
2.Which snack food is best for the nurse to provide a client with
myasthenia gravis who is at risk for altered nutritional status?
Chocolate pudding.
Graham crackers.
Sugar free gelatin.
Apple slices.: Chocolate pudding.
3.What is the most important reason for starting intravenous infusions in
the upper extremities rather than the lower extremities of adults?
It is more difficult to find a superficial vein in the feet and ankles.
A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a thrombosis.
A cannulated extremity is more difficult to move when the leg or foot is used
Veins are located deep in the feet and ankles, resulting in a more painful
procedure.: A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a
thrombosis.
4.The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to obtain vital
signs from a very anxious client. What instructions should the nurse give
the UAP?
Remain calm with the client and record abnormal results in the chart.
Notify the medication nurse immediately if the pulse or blood pressure is low
Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
Reassure the client that the vital signs are normal.: Report the results of the
vital signs to the nurse.
5.Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of
proper placement of a nasogastric tube?
Aspirating gastric contents to assure a pH value of 4 or less.
Hearing air pass in the stomach after injecting air into the
tubing. Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was
inserted.
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Checking the remaining length of tubing to ensure that the correct length wa
inserted.: Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted
6.A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety during
her annual physical exam. What information should the nurse obtain first?
Sexual activity patterns.
Nutritional history.
Leisure activities.
Financial stressors.: Nutritional history.
Caffeine, sugars, and alcohol can lead to increased levels of anxiety, so a
nutritional history (C) should be obtained first so that health teaching ca
be initiated if indicated. (A and C) can be used for stress management.
Though (D) can be a source of anxiety, a nutritional history should be
obtained first.
7.The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working on a chronic neuro
unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to transfer an older
client with left-sided weakness from the bed to the chair. Which method
describes the correct transfer procedure for this client?
Place the chair at a right angle to the bed on the client's left side before
moving.
Assist the client to a standing position, then place the right hand on the
armrest.
Have the client place the left foot next to the chair and pivot to the left before
sitting.
Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and stand the client on
the right foot.: Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and
stand the client on the right foot.
8.During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client has
abnormal heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope should the
nurse use to hear the client's heart sounds?
Place the stethoscope bell at random points on the posterior chest.
Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior
chest. Move the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the left anterior
chest.
Position the diaphragm of the stethoscope at Erb's point on the chest.: Use
the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
9.A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that
, FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (BSN 225) PRACTICE TEST
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she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage
through
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1.During the admission interview, which technique is most efficient for
the nurse to use when obtaining information about signs and symptoms
of a client's primary health problem?
Restatement of responses.
Open-ended questions.
Closed-ended questions.
Problem-seeking responses.: Closed-ended questions.
2.Which snack food is best for the nurse to provide a client with
myasthenia gravis who is at risk for altered nutritional status?
Chocolate pudding.
Graham crackers.
Sugar free gelatin.
Apple slices.: Chocolate pudding.
3.What is the most important reason for starting intravenous infusions in
the upper extremities rather than the lower extremities of adults?
It is more difficult to find a superficial vein in the feet and ankles.
A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a thrombosis.
A cannulated extremity is more difficult to move when the leg or foot is used
Veins are located deep in the feet and ankles, resulting in a more painful
procedure.: A decreased flow rate could result in the formation of a
thrombosis.
4.The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to obtain vital
signs from a very anxious client. What instructions should the nurse give
the UAP?
Remain calm with the client and record abnormal results in the chart.
Notify the medication nurse immediately if the pulse or blood pressure is low
Report the results of the vital signs to the nurse.
Reassure the client that the vital signs are normal.: Report the results of the
vital signs to the nurse.
5.Which assessment data provides the most accurate determination of
proper placement of a nasogastric tube?
Aspirating gastric contents to assure a pH value of 4 or less.
Hearing air pass in the stomach after injecting air into the
tubing. Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was
inserted.
, FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (BSN 225) PRACTICE TEST
LATEST 2025/2026
Checking the remaining length of tubing to ensure that the correct length wa
inserted.: Examining a chest x-ray obtained after the tubing was inserted
6.A young mother of three children complains of increased anxiety during
her annual physical exam. What information should the nurse obtain first?
Sexual activity patterns.
Nutritional history.
Leisure activities.
Financial stressors.: Nutritional history.
Caffeine, sugars, and alcohol can lead to increased levels of anxiety, so a
nutritional history (C) should be obtained first so that health teaching ca
be initiated if indicated. (A and C) can be used for stress management.
Though (D) can be a source of anxiety, a nutritional history should be
obtained first.
7.The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working on a chronic neuro
unit asks the nurse to help determine the safest way to transfer an older
client with left-sided weakness from the bed to the chair. Which method
describes the correct transfer procedure for this client?
Place the chair at a right angle to the bed on the client's left side before
moving.
Assist the client to a standing position, then place the right hand on the
armrest.
Have the client place the left foot next to the chair and pivot to the left before
sitting.
Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and stand the client on
the right foot.: Move the chair parallel to the right side of the bed, and
stand the client on the right foot.
8.During shift change report, the nurse receives report that a client has
abnormal heart sounds. Which placement of the stethoscope should the
nurse use to hear the client's heart sounds?
Place the stethoscope bell at random points on the posterior chest.
Use the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior
chest. Move the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the left anterior
chest.
Position the diaphragm of the stethoscope at Erb's point on the chest.: Use
the stethoscope bell over the valvular areas of the anterior chest.
9.A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that
, FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (BSN 225) PRACTICE TEST
LATEST 2025/2026
she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage
through
