FRENIUS RN EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWRS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT
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1. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient.
Which action is the priority before giving the medication?
A. Check the patient’s room number
B. Verify the medication expiration date
C. Perform hand hygiene and identify the patient using two
identifiers
D. Ask another nurse to confirm the medication
Rationale: Patient identification and infection prevention are
essential safety measures before medication administration.
Correct Answer: C. Perform hand hygiene and identify the
patient using two identifiers
2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has a high risk for falls.
Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Keep the bed in the highest position
B. Place the call light within reach
C. Encourage the patient to walk independently
D. Keep all four side rails raised
Rationale: Providing access to the call light allows the patient
to request assistance and reduces fall risk.
,Correct Answer: B. Place the call light within reach
3. Which assessment finding requires immediate nursing
intervention?
A. Blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
B. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
C. Temperature of 37°C (98.6°F)
D. Heart rate of 88 beats/min
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 8 indicates possible respiratory
depression and requires prompt assessment.
Correct Answer: B. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
4. A nurse is educating a patient about infection prevention.
Which statement indicates understanding?
A. “I should wash my hands only when they look dirty.”
B. “Hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of microorganisms.”
C. “Gloves replace the need for handwashing.”
D. “Antibiotics prevent all infections.”
Rationale: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods
to reduce infection transmission.
Correct Answer: B. “Hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of
microorganisms.”
,5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing difficulty
breathing?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High-Fowler’s
D. Prone
Rationale: High-Fowler’s positioning improves lung expansion
and respiratory function.
Correct Answer: C. High-Fowler’s
6. A nurse notices a medication error after administration.
What is the nurse’s first action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Notify the healthcare provider
C. Assess the patient
D. Document the error
Rationale: Patient safety comes first. The nurse must assess the
patient for harm.
Correct Answer: C. Assess the patient
7. Which communication technique is most therapeutic?
A. Giving advice immediately
B. Changing the subject
, C. Using open-ended questions
D. Offering false reassurance
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients to
express feelings and concerns.
Correct Answer: C. Using open-ended questions
8. A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions.
Which personal protective equipment is required?
A. Surgical mask only
B. Gloves and gown
C. N95 respirator only
D. Eye protection only
Rationale: Contact precautions require gloves and gowns to
prevent transmission through direct contact.
Correct Answer: B. Gloves and gown
9. Which task can a registered nurse delegate to an assistive
personnel (AP)?
A. Assessing pain level
B. Developing a care plan
C. Measuring vital signs for a stable patient
D. Teaching medication administration
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWRS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT
DOWNOAD PDF
1. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a patient.
Which action is the priority before giving the medication?
A. Check the patient’s room number
B. Verify the medication expiration date
C. Perform hand hygiene and identify the patient using two
identifiers
D. Ask another nurse to confirm the medication
Rationale: Patient identification and infection prevention are
essential safety measures before medication administration.
Correct Answer: C. Perform hand hygiene and identify the
patient using two identifiers
2. A nurse is caring for a patient who has a high risk for falls.
Which intervention is most appropriate?
A. Keep the bed in the highest position
B. Place the call light within reach
C. Encourage the patient to walk independently
D. Keep all four side rails raised
Rationale: Providing access to the call light allows the patient
to request assistance and reduces fall risk.
,Correct Answer: B. Place the call light within reach
3. Which assessment finding requires immediate nursing
intervention?
A. Blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg
B. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
C. Temperature of 37°C (98.6°F)
D. Heart rate of 88 beats/min
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 8 indicates possible respiratory
depression and requires prompt assessment.
Correct Answer: B. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
4. A nurse is educating a patient about infection prevention.
Which statement indicates understanding?
A. “I should wash my hands only when they look dirty.”
B. “Hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of microorganisms.”
C. “Gloves replace the need for handwashing.”
D. “Antibiotics prevent all infections.”
Rationale: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods
to reduce infection transmission.
Correct Answer: B. “Hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of
microorganisms.”
,5. Which position is best for a patient experiencing difficulty
breathing?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High-Fowler’s
D. Prone
Rationale: High-Fowler’s positioning improves lung expansion
and respiratory function.
Correct Answer: C. High-Fowler’s
6. A nurse notices a medication error after administration.
What is the nurse’s first action?
A. Complete an incident report
B. Notify the healthcare provider
C. Assess the patient
D. Document the error
Rationale: Patient safety comes first. The nurse must assess the
patient for harm.
Correct Answer: C. Assess the patient
7. Which communication technique is most therapeutic?
A. Giving advice immediately
B. Changing the subject
, C. Using open-ended questions
D. Offering false reassurance
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage patients to
express feelings and concerns.
Correct Answer: C. Using open-ended questions
8. A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions.
Which personal protective equipment is required?
A. Surgical mask only
B. Gloves and gown
C. N95 respirator only
D. Eye protection only
Rationale: Contact precautions require gloves and gowns to
prevent transmission through direct contact.
Correct Answer: B. Gloves and gown
9. Which task can a registered nurse delegate to an assistive
personnel (AP)?
A. Assessing pain level
B. Developing a care plan
C. Measuring vital signs for a stable patient
D. Teaching medication administration
