Fundamentals Of Nursing Practice Quiz 26

September 29, 2022

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Quiz 26

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.

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Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

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

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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
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Fundamentals of Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Quiz 26

1 / 10

A prescribed amount of oxygen s needed for a patient with COPD to prevent:

Cardiac arrest related to increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2)

Circulatory overload due to hypervolemia

Respiratory excitement

Inhibition of the respiratory hypoxic stimulus

2 / 10

Certain substances increase the amount of urine produced. These include:

Caffeine-containing drinks, such as coffee and cola.

Beets

Urinary analgesics

Kaolin with pectin (Kaopectate)

3 / 10

A patient has exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manifested by shortness of breath; orthopnea: thick, tenacious secretions; and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:

Ineffective airway clearance related to thick, tenacious secretions.

Ineffective airway clearance related to dry, hacking cough.

Ineffective individual coping to COPD.

Pain related to immobilization of affected leg.

4 / 10

The most common deficiency seen in alcoholics is:

Thiamine

Riboflavin

Pyridoxine

Pantothenic acid

5 / 10

Mrs. Lim begins to cry as the nurse discusses hair loss. The best response would be:

“Don’t worry. It’s only temporary”

“Why are you crying? I didn’t get to the bad news yet”

“Your hair is really pretty”

“I know this will be difficult for you, but your hair will grow back after the completion of chemotherapy”

6 / 10

To assess the kidney function of a patient with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter, the nurse measures his hourly urine output. She should notify the physician if the urine output is:

Less than 30 ml/hour

64 ml in 2 hours

90 ml in 3 hours

125 ml in 4 hours

7 / 10

A male patient who had surgery 2 days ago for head and neck cancer is about to make his first attempt to ambulate outside his room. The nurse notes that he is steady on his feet and that his vision was unaffected by the surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?

Encourage the patient to walk in the hall alone

Discourage the patient from walking in the hall for a few more days

Accompany the patient for his walk.

Consult a physical therapist before allowing the patient to ambulate

8 / 10

An additional Vitamin C is required during all of the following periods except:

Infancy

Young adulthood

Childhood

Pregnancy

9 / 10

The physician orders the administration of high-humidity oxygen by face mask and placement of the patient in a high Fowler’s position. After assessing Mrs. Paul, the nurse writes the following nursing diagnosis: Impaired gas exchange related to increased secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions has the greatest potential for improving this situation?

Encourage the patient to increase her fluid intake to 200 ml every 2 hours

Place a humidifier in the patient’s room.

Continue administering oxygen by high humidity face mask

Perform chest physiotherapy on a regular schedule

10 / 10

Which of the following statement is incorrect about a patient with dysphagia?

The patient will find pureed or soft foods, such as custards, easier to swallow than water

Fowler’s or semi Fowler’s position reduces the risk of aspiration during swallowing

The patient should always feed himself

The nurse should perform oral hygiene before assisting with feeding.

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Q.1 The physician orders the administration of high-humidity oxygen by face mask and placement of the patient in a high Fowler’s position. After assessing Mrs. Paul, the nurse writes the following nursing diagnosis: Impaired gas exchange related to increased secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions has the greatest potential for improving this situation?

A. Encourage the patient to increase her fluid intake to 200 ml every 2 hours

B. Place a humidifier in the patient’s room.

C. Continue administering oxygen by high humidity face mask

D. Perform chest physiotherapy on a regular schedule

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Q.2 The most common deficiency seen in alcoholics is:

A. Thiamine

B. Riboflavin

C. Pyridoxine

D. Pantothenic acid

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Q.3 Which of the following statement is incorrect about a patient with dysphagia?

A. The patient will find pureed or soft foods, such as custards, easier to swallow than water

B. Fowler’s or semi Fowler’s position reduces the risk of aspiration during swallowing

C. The patient should always feed himself

D. The nurse should perform oral hygiene before assisting with feeding.

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Q.4 To assess the kidney function of a patient with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter, the nurse measures his hourly urine output. She should notify the physician if the urine output is:

A. Less than 30 ml/hour

B. 64 ml in 2 hours

C. 90 ml in 3 hours

D. 125 ml in 4 hours

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Q.5 Certain substances increase the amount of urine produced. These include:

A. Caffeine-containing drinks, such as coffee and cola.

B. Beets

C. Urinary analgesics

D. Kaolin with pectin (Kaopectate)

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Q.6 A male patient who had surgery 2 days ago for head and neck cancer is about to make his first attempt to ambulate outside his room. The nurse notes that he is steady on his feet and that his vision was unaffected by the surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?

A. Encourage the patient to walk in the hall alone

B. Discourage the patient from walking in the hall for a few more days

C. Accompany the patient for his walk.

D. Consult a physical therapist before allowing the patient to ambulate

View Answer

Q.7 A patient has exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manifested by shortness of breath; orthopnea: thick, tenacious secretions; and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:

A. Ineffective airway clearance related to thick, tenacious secretions.

B. Ineffective airway clearance related to dry, hacking cough.

C. Ineffective individual coping to COPD.

D. Pain related to immobilization of affected leg.

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Q.8 Mrs. Lim begins to cry as the nurse discusses hair loss. The best response would be:

A. “Don’t worry. It’s only temporary”

B. “Why are you crying? I didn’t get to the bad news yet”

C. “Your hair is really pretty”

D. “I know this will be difficult for you, but your hair will grow back after the completion of chemotherapy”

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Q.9 An additional Vitamin C is required during all of the following periods except:

A. Infancy

B. Young adulthood

C. Childhood

D. Pregnancy

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Q.10 A prescribed amount of oxygen s needed for a patient with COPD to prevent:

A. Cardiac arrest related to increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2)

B. Circulatory overload due to hypervolemia

C. Respiratory excitement

D. Inhibition of the respiratory hypoxic stimulus

View Answer

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Guidelines

Q.2 The most common deficiency seen in alcoholics is:

Q.3 Which of the following statement is incorrect about a patient with dysphagia?

Q.4 To assess the kidney function of a patient with an indwelling urinary (Foley) catheter, the nurse measures his hourly urine output. She should notify the physician if the urine output is:

Q.5 Certain substances increase the amount of urine produced. These include:

Q.6 A male patient who had surgery 2 days ago for head and neck cancer is about to make his first attempt to ambulate outside his room. The nurse notes that he is steady on his feet and that his vision was unaffected by the surgery. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?

Q.7 A patient has exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manifested by shortness of breath; orthopnea: thick, tenacious secretions; and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:

Q.8 Mrs. Lim begins to cry as the nurse discusses hair loss. The best response would be:

Q.9 An additional Vitamin C is required during all of the following periods except:

Q.10 A prescribed amount of oxygen s needed for a patient with COPD to prevent:

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