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A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client who is to start enteral tube
feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube
placement?
a. Measure the tube length.
b. Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
c. Flush the tube with 20 mL of water.
d. Auscultate the client's lungs. - Correct Answer - Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify
that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary
practices?
a. Pork
b. Chicken
c. Beef
d. Seafood - Correct Answer - Beef
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has heart failure.
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing fluid
volume excess?
a. BUN 8 mg/dL
b. Hgb 15 g/dL
c. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
d. Sodium 140 mEq/L - Correct Answer - BUN 8 mg/dL
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,A nurse is preparing to remove a client's clogged NG tube prior to re-inserting a
new tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Assist the client to blow her nose.
b. Ask the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
c. Pinch the proximal end of the tube.
d. Disconnect the tube from suction source. - Correct Answer - Disconnect the tube
from suction source.
A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for her 9-month-old
infant. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend? a. Skim
milk
b. Unsalted popcorn
c. Graham crackers
d. Raw carrots - Correct Answer - Graham crackers
A nurse is caring for a client who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following
clinical manifestations should the nurse assess be?
a. Fever
b. Blood stools
c. Cramping
d. Steatorrhea - Correct Answer - Cramping
A nurse is teaching about implementing a heart-healthy diet to a client who has
coronary artery disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend to the client?
a. Baked ham
b. Processed cheese
c. Broiled salmon
d. Canned potato soup - Correct Answer - Broiled salmon
A nurse is teaching a client about adding more fiber to his diet. The nurse should
teach the client that which of the following foods has the highest fiber content?
a. 1 cup cooked sweet potato
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, b. 1 slice rye toast
c. 1 cup raw watermelon
d. 1 oz cashews - Correct Answer - 1 cup cooked sweet potato
A nurse is evaluating the meal choices of a client who has major depressive
disorder and a prescription of Phenelzine. Which of the following selections
should the nurse identify as appropriate?
a. Cheddar cheese
b. Smoked salmon
c. Strawberry yogurt
d. Pepperoni pizza - Correct Answer - Strawberry yogurt
A nurse is providing teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler.
Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as highest risk for
allergies in toddlers?
a. Eggs
b. Milk
c. Bananas
d. Citrus fruits - Correct Answer - Eggs
A nurse is preparing to administer a gavage feeding via nasogastric tube to a
preterm newborn who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the tube with tape to the newborn's forehead.
b. Remove supplemental oxygen during the feeding.
c. Measure the stomach aspirate prior to the feeding.
d. Place the newborn on her left side for 30 min after the feeding. - Correct Answer
- Measure the stomach aspirate prior to the feeding.
A nurse is providing education to a client who is experiencing dumping syndrome
following gastric surgery. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I should drink additional fluids with my meals.
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, b. I should eat high-fiber snacks between meals.
c. I should eat a protein source with each meal.
d. I can have caffeinated beverages in small amounts. - Correct Answer - I should
eat a protein source with each meal.
A nurse is initiating continuous enteral feedings for a client who has a new
gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr.
b. Obtain the client's electrolyte levels every 4 hr.
c. Keep the client's head elevated at 15* during feedings.
d. Flush the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr. - Correct Answer - Flush
the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr.
A nurse is teaching an in-service about manifestations of hypoglycemia to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the teaching?
a. Blurred vision
b. Vomiting
c. Kussmaul respirations
d. Bradycardia - Correct Answer - Blurred vision
A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer that is healing
poorly. The nurse should identify that which of the following vitamin deficiencies
increases the client's risk for delayed wound healing?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin B6 - Correct Answer - Vitamin C
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages
should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
a. Orange juice
b. Decaffeinated coffee
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Bank | 400+ Comprehensive Practice Questions
with Detailed Answer Rationales | Complete
Nursing Study Guide
A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client who is to start enteral tube
feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube
placement?
a. Measure the tube length.
b. Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
c. Flush the tube with 20 mL of water.
d. Auscultate the client's lungs. - Correct Answer - Obtain an abdominal x-ray.
A nurse is admitting a client who practices Hinduism. The nurse should identify
that which of the following foods is prohibited according to Hindu dietary
practices?
a. Pork
b. Chicken
c. Beef
d. Seafood - Correct Answer - Beef
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has heart failure.
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing fluid
volume excess?
a. BUN 8 mg/dL
b. Hgb 15 g/dL
c. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL
d. Sodium 140 mEq/L - Correct Answer - BUN 8 mg/dL
pg. 1
,A nurse is preparing to remove a client's clogged NG tube prior to re-inserting a
new tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Assist the client to blow her nose.
b. Ask the client to take a deep breath and hold it.
c. Pinch the proximal end of the tube.
d. Disconnect the tube from suction source. - Correct Answer - Disconnect the tube
from suction source.
A nurse is teaching a parent about appropriate snack choices for her 9-month-old
infant. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend? a. Skim
milk
b. Unsalted popcorn
c. Graham crackers
d. Raw carrots - Correct Answer - Graham crackers
A nurse is caring for a client who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following
clinical manifestations should the nurse assess be?
a. Fever
b. Blood stools
c. Cramping
d. Steatorrhea - Correct Answer - Cramping
A nurse is teaching about implementing a heart-healthy diet to a client who has
coronary artery disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend to the client?
a. Baked ham
b. Processed cheese
c. Broiled salmon
d. Canned potato soup - Correct Answer - Broiled salmon
A nurse is teaching a client about adding more fiber to his diet. The nurse should
teach the client that which of the following foods has the highest fiber content?
a. 1 cup cooked sweet potato
pg. 2
, b. 1 slice rye toast
c. 1 cup raw watermelon
d. 1 oz cashews - Correct Answer - 1 cup cooked sweet potato
A nurse is evaluating the meal choices of a client who has major depressive
disorder and a prescription of Phenelzine. Which of the following selections
should the nurse identify as appropriate?
a. Cheddar cheese
b. Smoked salmon
c. Strawberry yogurt
d. Pepperoni pizza - Correct Answer - Strawberry yogurt
A nurse is providing teaching about food allergies to the parents of a toddler.
Which of the following foods should the nurse identify as highest risk for
allergies in toddlers?
a. Eggs
b. Milk
c. Bananas
d. Citrus fruits - Correct Answer - Eggs
A nurse is preparing to administer a gavage feeding via nasogastric tube to a
preterm newborn who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Stabilize the tube with tape to the newborn's forehead.
b. Remove supplemental oxygen during the feeding.
c. Measure the stomach aspirate prior to the feeding.
d. Place the newborn on her left side for 30 min after the feeding. - Correct Answer
- Measure the stomach aspirate prior to the feeding.
A nurse is providing education to a client who is experiencing dumping syndrome
following gastric surgery. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. I should drink additional fluids with my meals.
pg. 3
, b. I should eat high-fiber snacks between meals.
c. I should eat a protein source with each meal.
d. I can have caffeinated beverages in small amounts. - Correct Answer - I should
eat a protein source with each meal.
A nurse is initiating continuous enteral feedings for a client who has a new
gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Measure the client's gastric residual every 12 hr.
b. Obtain the client's electrolyte levels every 4 hr.
c. Keep the client's head elevated at 15* during feedings.
d. Flush the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr. - Correct Answer - Flush
the client's tube with 30 mL of water every 4 hr.
A nurse is teaching an in-service about manifestations of hypoglycemia to a
group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include
in the teaching?
a. Blurred vision
b. Vomiting
c. Kussmaul respirations
d. Bradycardia - Correct Answer - Blurred vision
A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer that is healing
poorly. The nurse should identify that which of the following vitamin deficiencies
increases the client's risk for delayed wound healing?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin B6 - Correct Answer - Vitamin C
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages
should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn?
a. Orange juice
b. Decaffeinated coffee
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