BSN 206: (HALLMARK) FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM– NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
The nurse is performing a dressing change on a client who is postoperative from a
laparotomy. The client coughs and the nurse sees a few loops of intestine uncoiling from the
wound. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
a. Instruct the client to avoid looking at the wound.
b. Apply sterile saline-soaked towels to the area.
c. Apply sterile gloves and push the intestines back into the wound.
d. Assess the wound to determine the extent of evisceration. -ANSWER-b. Apply sterile
saline-soaked towels to the area.
A healthy 30-year-old male arrives at the clinic for a physical. The nurse is responsible for
collecting his vital signs. Which of these can be delegated to UAP? (Select all that apply.)
Temperature.
BP.
Pulse.
Pulse oximetry.
Respiration. -ANSWER-Temperature.
BP.
Pulse.
Pulse oximetry.
Respiration.
The nurse documents vital signs on a newly admitted patient as: "blood pressure is 148/94
mm Hg, the pulse is 80 beats/min, and the respirations are 16 breaths/min." The nurse
would record the pulse pressure as:
,a. 14 mm Hg.
b. 54 mm Hg.
c. 64 mm Hg.
d. 80 mm Hg. -ANSWER-b. 54 mm Hg.
The nurse caring for a 30-year-old post-surgical client would assess that they are in pain as
indicated by:
A) a temperature of 102° F.
B) a pulse rate of 120 beats/min.
C) respirations of 16 breaths/min.
D) blood pressure of 128/86 mm Hg. -ANSWER-B) a pulse rate of 120 beats/min.
The nurse is performing a morning assessment and notes the client to be experiencing
dyspnea. Which client assessment findings would most indicate this respiratory condition?
(Select all that apply.)
Occasional productive cough
Temperature 100.1 °F
Pulse oximetry 89%
Respirations 26 & shallow
Patient in orthopneic position -ANSWER-Pulse oximetry 89%
Respirations 26 & shallow
Patient in orthopneic position
A nurse notes a client has abnormal vital signs. What action by the nurse is best?
A) Notify the provider.
B) Compare with prior readings.
C) Document the findings.
D) Retake the vital signs in 15 minutes. -ANSWER-B) Compare with prior readings.
, A nurse assesses a client's radial pulse rate to be 110 beats/min and regular. What action by
the nurse is best?
A) Assess the client for causes of tachycardia.
B) Document the findings in the client's chart.
C) Take an apical heart rate and compare the two.
D) Notify the client's health care provider. -ANSWER-A) Assess the client for causes of
tachycardia.
Because the older adult's blood vessels are nonelastic, they are prone to orthostatic
hypotension. A priority intervention for a client with orthostatic hypotension is to:
A) instruct the client to use the wheelchair for all mobility activity.
B) help the client to rise quickly and support the client for a minute.
C) keep the client in bed in a high Fowler's position.
D) allow the client to sit on the side of the bed for a minute before standing. -ANSWER-D)
allow the client to sit on the side of the bed for a minute before standing.
The nursing student learns that the purpose of measuring a client's vital signs includes which
of the following rationale? (Select all that apply.)
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
Monitor body systems functioning.
Identify early signs of problems.
Determine if a cure has been obtained.
Provide a baseline to compare against. -ANSWER-Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
Monitor body systems functioning.
Identify early signs of problems.
Provide a baseline to compare against.
The nurse receives a hand-off report on four clients. Which client finding should the nurse
assess first?
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM– NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
The nurse is performing a dressing change on a client who is postoperative from a
laparotomy. The client coughs and the nurse sees a few loops of intestine uncoiling from the
wound. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
a. Instruct the client to avoid looking at the wound.
b. Apply sterile saline-soaked towels to the area.
c. Apply sterile gloves and push the intestines back into the wound.
d. Assess the wound to determine the extent of evisceration. -ANSWER-b. Apply sterile
saline-soaked towels to the area.
A healthy 30-year-old male arrives at the clinic for a physical. The nurse is responsible for
collecting his vital signs. Which of these can be delegated to UAP? (Select all that apply.)
Temperature.
BP.
Pulse.
Pulse oximetry.
Respiration. -ANSWER-Temperature.
BP.
Pulse.
Pulse oximetry.
Respiration.
The nurse documents vital signs on a newly admitted patient as: "blood pressure is 148/94
mm Hg, the pulse is 80 beats/min, and the respirations are 16 breaths/min." The nurse
would record the pulse pressure as:
,a. 14 mm Hg.
b. 54 mm Hg.
c. 64 mm Hg.
d. 80 mm Hg. -ANSWER-b. 54 mm Hg.
The nurse caring for a 30-year-old post-surgical client would assess that they are in pain as
indicated by:
A) a temperature of 102° F.
B) a pulse rate of 120 beats/min.
C) respirations of 16 breaths/min.
D) blood pressure of 128/86 mm Hg. -ANSWER-B) a pulse rate of 120 beats/min.
The nurse is performing a morning assessment and notes the client to be experiencing
dyspnea. Which client assessment findings would most indicate this respiratory condition?
(Select all that apply.)
Occasional productive cough
Temperature 100.1 °F
Pulse oximetry 89%
Respirations 26 & shallow
Patient in orthopneic position -ANSWER-Pulse oximetry 89%
Respirations 26 & shallow
Patient in orthopneic position
A nurse notes a client has abnormal vital signs. What action by the nurse is best?
A) Notify the provider.
B) Compare with prior readings.
C) Document the findings.
D) Retake the vital signs in 15 minutes. -ANSWER-B) Compare with prior readings.
, A nurse assesses a client's radial pulse rate to be 110 beats/min and regular. What action by
the nurse is best?
A) Assess the client for causes of tachycardia.
B) Document the findings in the client's chart.
C) Take an apical heart rate and compare the two.
D) Notify the client's health care provider. -ANSWER-A) Assess the client for causes of
tachycardia.
Because the older adult's blood vessels are nonelastic, they are prone to orthostatic
hypotension. A priority intervention for a client with orthostatic hypotension is to:
A) instruct the client to use the wheelchair for all mobility activity.
B) help the client to rise quickly and support the client for a minute.
C) keep the client in bed in a high Fowler's position.
D) allow the client to sit on the side of the bed for a minute before standing. -ANSWER-D)
allow the client to sit on the side of the bed for a minute before standing.
The nursing student learns that the purpose of measuring a client's vital signs includes which
of the following rationale? (Select all that apply.)
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
Monitor body systems functioning.
Identify early signs of problems.
Determine if a cure has been obtained.
Provide a baseline to compare against. -ANSWER-Evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
Monitor body systems functioning.
Identify early signs of problems.
Provide a baseline to compare against.
The nurse receives a hand-off report on four clients. Which client finding should the nurse
assess first?
