Fundamentals Of Nursing Practice Quiz 16

February 11, 2022

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Quiz 16

Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.

Topics

Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

Drug Administration
Nursing Procedures and Skills
Various questions about Fundamentals of Nursing

Guidelines

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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
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Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Quiz 16

1 / 10

Which client statement informs the nurse that his teaching about the proper use of an incentive spirometer was effective?

“I should breathe out as fast and as hard as possible into the device.”

“I should inhale slowly and steadily to keep the balls up.”

“I should use the device three times a day, after meals.”

“the entire device should be washed thoroughly in sudsy water once a week.”

2 / 10

A nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood testing at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client?

Eating more protein is optimal prior to testing.

One stool specimen is sufficient for testing.

A red color changes indicates a positive test.

The specimen cannot be contaminated with urine.

3 / 10

While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention?

Have a client hold his breath briefly.

Discontinue the fluid installation.

Remind the client that cramping is common at this time.

Lower the enema fluid container.

4 / 10

Which action by the nurse represents proper nasopharyngeal/nasotracheal suctioning technique?

Lubricate the suction catheter with petroleum jelly before and between insertion.

Apply suction intermittently while inserting the suction catheter.

Rotate the catheter while applying suction.

Hyper oxygenate with 100% oxygen for 30 minutes before and after suctioning.

5 / 10

While a client with chest tubes is ambulating, the connection between the tube and the water seal dislodges. Which action by Nurse Flora is most appropriate?

Assist the client to ambulate back to bed.

Reconnect to the tube to the water seal.

Assess the clients lung sounds with a stethoscope.

Have the client cough forcibly several times.

6 / 10

A client with chronic pulmonary disease has a bluish tinge around the lips. The nurse charts which term to most accurately describe the client’s condition?

Hypoxia

Hypoxemia

Dyspnea

Cyanosis

7 / 10

A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

Macaroni and cheese

Fresh food and whole wheat toast

Rice pudding and ripe bananas

Roast chicken and white rice

8 / 10

Nurse Peter makes the assessment that which client has the greatest risk for a problem with the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues? A client who has:

anemia.

an infection.

a fractured rib.

a tumor of the medulla.

9 / 10

Nurse Trixie is preparing to perform tracheostomy care. Prior to beginning the procedure the nurse performs which action?

Tells the client to raise two fingers to indicate pain or distress.

Changes twill tape holding the tracheostomy and place.

Cleans the incision site.

Checks the tightness of the ties and knot

10 / 10

To prevent postoperative complications, Nurse Kim assists the client with coughing and deep breathing exercises. This is best accomplished by implementing which of the following?

Coughing exercises one hour before meals and deep breathing one hour after meals.

Forceful coughing as many times as tolerated.

Huff coughing every two hours or as needed.

Diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing 5 to 10 times, four times a day

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Q.1 A nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood testing at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client?

A. Eating more protein is optimal prior to testing.

B. One stool specimen is sufficient for testing.

C. A red color changes indicates a positive test.

D. The specimen cannot be contaminated with urine.

View Answer

Q.2 A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

A. Macaroni and cheese

B. Fresh food and whole wheat toast

C. Rice pudding and ripe bananas

D. Roast chicken and white rice

View Answer

Q.3 While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention?

A. Have a client hold his breath briefly.

B. Discontinue the fluid installation.

C. Remind the client that cramping is common at this time.

D. Lower the enema fluid container.

View Answer

Q.4 A client with chronic pulmonary disease has a bluish tinge around the lips. The nurse charts which term to most accurately describe the client’s condition?

A. Hypoxia

B. Hypoxemia

C. Dyspnea

D. Cyanosis

View Answer

Q.5 To prevent postoperative complications, Nurse Kim assists the client with coughing and deep breathing exercises. This is best accomplished by implementing which of the following?

A. Coughing exercises one hour before meals and deep breathing one hour after meals.

B. Forceful coughing as many times as tolerated.

C. Huff coughing every two hours or as needed.

D. Diaphragmatic and pursed lip breathing 5 to 10 times, four times a day

View Answer

Q.6 Nurse Trixie is preparing to perform tracheostomy care. Prior to beginning the procedure the nurse performs which action?

A. Tells the client to raise two fingers to indicate pain or distress.

B. Changes twill tape holding the tracheostomy and place.

C. Cleans the incision site.

D. Checks the tightness of the ties and knot

View Answer

Q.7 Which action by the nurse represents proper nasopharyngeal/nasotracheal suctioning technique?

A. Lubricate the suction catheter with petroleum jelly before and between insertion.

B. Apply suction intermittently while inserting the suction catheter.

C. Rotate the catheter while applying suction.

D. Hyper oxygenate with 100% oxygen for 30 minutes before and after suctioning.

View Answer

Q.8 Which client statement informs the nurse that his teaching about the proper use of an incentive spirometer was effective?

A. “I should breathe out as fast and as hard as possible into the device.”

B. “I should inhale slowly and steadily to keep the balls up.”

C. “I should use the device three times a day, after meals.”

D. “the entire device should be washed thoroughly in sudsy water once a week.”

View Answer

Q.9 While a client with chest tubes is ambulating, the connection between the tube and the water seal dislodges. Which action by Nurse Flora is most appropriate?

A. Assist the client to ambulate back to bed.

B. Reconnect to the tube to the water seal.

C. Assess the clients lung sounds with a stethoscope.

D. Have the client cough forcibly several times.

View Answer

Q.10 Nurse Peter makes the assessment that which client has the greatest risk for a problem with the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues? A client who has:

A. anemia.

B. an infection.

C. a fractured rib.

D. a tumor of the medulla.

View Answer

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Topics

Guidelines

Q.1 A nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood testing at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include when explaining the procedure to the client?

Q.2 A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation, which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

Q.3 While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports abdominal cramping. Which of the following is the appropriate intervention?

Q.4 A client with chronic pulmonary disease has a bluish tinge around the lips. The nurse charts which term to most accurately describe the client’s condition?

Q.5 To prevent postoperative complications, Nurse Kim assists the client with coughing and deep breathing exercises. This is best accomplished by implementing which of the following?

Q.6 Nurse Trixie is preparing to perform tracheostomy care. Prior to beginning the procedure the nurse performs which action?

Q.7 Which action by the nurse represents proper nasopharyngeal/nasotracheal suctioning technique?

Q.8 Which client statement informs the nurse that his teaching about the proper use of an incentive spirometer was effective?

Q.9 While a client with chest tubes is ambulating, the connection between the tube and the water seal dislodges. Which action by Nurse Flora is most appropriate?

Q.10 Nurse Peter makes the assessment that which client has the greatest risk for a problem with the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues? A client who has:

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