2026 Fundamentals of Nursing
Questions and Answers | The Art and
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Nursing Test Bank
Moist-to-dry dressing changes are prescribed or a client. After the first layer of dressing
is removed, the client yells at the nurse, ouch that really hurts. Are you sure you're
doing it right? Which statement is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER-4. I'm
sorry this hurts. I will add some normal saline to loosen it a bit more.
A client recovering from a spinal surgery request to be moved in bed. Which action does
the nurse take when repositioning this client? - ANSWER-1. turn the client as one unit
2. raise the bed to a working height
3. ask one nurse to stand at the head of the bed
5. Place two nurses on the side opposite the direction being turned
An adult client comes to the emergency department after puncturing a food with a dirty
rusty nail. the client states the last td was 6 years ago. which action does the nurse take
first? - ANSWER-2. determine how many tetanus immunizations the client has received.
A client receives a prescription for a low-fat diet. which food does the nurse encourage
the client to eat? - ANSWER-2. skinless fish and poultry.
3. fruits and plain vegetables
4. seeds and nuts
The nurse performs discharge teaching for a client receiving warfarin. The nurse
determines further teaching is required if the client makes which statement? -
ANSWER-1. I should increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.
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, The nurse instructs a client with poor dental hygiene on actions to improve oral care.
Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the teaching is effective? - ANSWER-
3. I should use non-alcohol based mouthwash.
The nurse provides care for a client with a bmi of 18. which is the best description of the
clients body weight - ANSWER-4. underweight.
A client reports "coughing up bloody mucus" in the mornings. The nurse tries to
determine the source of the bleeding. Which action does the nurse take first? -
ANSWER-2. inspects oral cavity w pen light
The nurse provides care for an older adult client w a diagnosis of advanced dementia
who is mostly bed-confined and develops a reddened area on the right hip. Which
intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement? - ANSWER-2. use a draw
sheet to turn the client every 2 hours
The nurse provides care for a client who reports back pain from a motor vehicle crash.
The client needs to urinate and asks the nurse for the bedpan but is reluctant to move.
Which action taken by the nurse is correct? - ANSWER-3. Log-roll the client to the side
and use a fracture type bedpan
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. What is the nurse's responsibility regarding
informed consent for the surgery? - ANSWER-3. ensuring the consent form is signed
and attached to the clients record
The nurse provides care for a cleint who is on bed rest for an acute illness. Which action
does the nurse implement when providing range of motion exercises for the client? -
ANSWER-1. begin at the head, completing one side at a time.
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Questions and Answers | The Art and
Science of Person-Centered Care |
Nursing Test Bank
Moist-to-dry dressing changes are prescribed or a client. After the first layer of dressing
is removed, the client yells at the nurse, ouch that really hurts. Are you sure you're
doing it right? Which statement is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER-4. I'm
sorry this hurts. I will add some normal saline to loosen it a bit more.
A client recovering from a spinal surgery request to be moved in bed. Which action does
the nurse take when repositioning this client? - ANSWER-1. turn the client as one unit
2. raise the bed to a working height
3. ask one nurse to stand at the head of the bed
5. Place two nurses on the side opposite the direction being turned
An adult client comes to the emergency department after puncturing a food with a dirty
rusty nail. the client states the last td was 6 years ago. which action does the nurse take
first? - ANSWER-2. determine how many tetanus immunizations the client has received.
A client receives a prescription for a low-fat diet. which food does the nurse encourage
the client to eat? - ANSWER-2. skinless fish and poultry.
3. fruits and plain vegetables
4. seeds and nuts
The nurse performs discharge teaching for a client receiving warfarin. The nurse
determines further teaching is required if the client makes which statement? -
ANSWER-1. I should increase my intake of leafy green vegetables.
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, The nurse instructs a client with poor dental hygiene on actions to improve oral care.
Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the teaching is effective? - ANSWER-
3. I should use non-alcohol based mouthwash.
The nurse provides care for a client with a bmi of 18. which is the best description of the
clients body weight - ANSWER-4. underweight.
A client reports "coughing up bloody mucus" in the mornings. The nurse tries to
determine the source of the bleeding. Which action does the nurse take first? -
ANSWER-2. inspects oral cavity w pen light
The nurse provides care for an older adult client w a diagnosis of advanced dementia
who is mostly bed-confined and develops a reddened area on the right hip. Which
intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement? - ANSWER-2. use a draw
sheet to turn the client every 2 hours
The nurse provides care for a client who reports back pain from a motor vehicle crash.
The client needs to urinate and asks the nurse for the bedpan but is reluctant to move.
Which action taken by the nurse is correct? - ANSWER-3. Log-roll the client to the side
and use a fracture type bedpan
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. What is the nurse's responsibility regarding
informed consent for the surgery? - ANSWER-3. ensuring the consent form is signed
and attached to the clients record
The nurse provides care for a cleint who is on bed rest for an acute illness. Which action
does the nurse implement when providing range of motion exercises for the client? -
ANSWER-1. begin at the head, completing one side at a time.
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