Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing
Practice II 100% Correct Questions &
Answers – Galen
Which of the following is the best choice of protein for the immobile patient?
A. Hot dog.
B. Grilled chicken.
C. Macaroni and cheese.
D. Grilled cheese sandwich. - correct answer B. Grilled chicken.
For the patient who is standing erect, which of the following indicates correct use of
crutches?
A. Axillary padding removed.
B. Crutches placed 10-12 inches to either side of each foot.
C. Elbow flexion of 60* for the hand bar.
D. Three finger width between the axilla and axillary piece of the crutch. - correct
answer D. Three finger width between the axilla and axillary piece of the crutch.
,Which of the following is not accurate regarding a trapeze bar for an immobilized
patient?
A. It can be used for repositioning.
B. Bilateral upper extremity strength is required.
C. It can be used for independent, nonweightbearing transfer to a chair.
D. It's use allows for increased musculoskeletal strength. - correct answer C. It can be
used for independent, nonweightbearing transfer to a chair.
With advanced age, which of the following normal physiological changes in sensory
function occurs?
A. Decreased sensitivity to glare.
B. Increased number of taste buds.
C. Decreased sensitivity to pain.
D. Difficulty discriminating Vowel sounds. - correct answer C. Decreased sensitivity to
pain.
Which of the following occupations poses the least risk for sensory alterations?
A. Librarian.
,B. Welder.
C. Computer programmer.
D. Construction worker. - correct answer A. Librarian.
The nurse is working with a patient with a moderate hearing impairment. To promote
communication with this patient, the nurse should:
A. Use a louder tone of voice than normal.
B. Select a public area to have a conversation.
C. Approach a patient quietly from behind before speaking.
D. Use visual aids such as the hands and eyes when speaking. - correct answer D. Use
visual aids such as the hands and eyes when speaking.
Patient has experienced a cerebrovascular accident with resultant expressive aphasia.
The nurse promotes communication with this patient by:
A. Speaking loudly and slowly.
B. Speaking to the patient on the unaffected side.
C. Using a picture chart for the patients responses.
, D. Using hand gestures to convey information to the patient. - correct answer C. Using
a picture chart for the patients responses.
The patient was working in the kitchen and was splashed in the face with a caustic
cleaning agent. His eyes were affected and he was brought to the hospital for
treatment. After cleansing and evaluation, his eyes were bandaged. When assisting
this patient to eat, the nurse should:
A. Feed the patient the entire meal.
B. Allow the patient to experiment with foods.
C. Encourage the family to feed the patient.
D. Orient the patient to the location of the foods on the plate. - correct answer D. Orient
the patient to the location of the foods on the plate.
An older adult patient in a nursing home has visual and hearing loss. The nurse is alert
to which of the following signs represents the effects of sensory deprivation?
A. Depression.
B. Diminished anxiety.
C. Improved task completion.