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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (CA) With correct answers 100% 2026 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (CA) With correct answers 100% 2026 The nurse caring for the client knows that application of pulse oximeter is contraindicated with which of the following conditions? A. Anemia B. Raynaud's disease C. Hemophilia B. Position the sensor on the side of the finger - Correct Answers Situation: Nurse Trish is in charge of a post-CVA patient in the intensive care unit, an important part of the client's contraptions is the pulse oximeter. This device gives the nurse and other member of the healthcare team data that can be a basis for the continuity of care. The patient has nail polish but needs immediate measurement of the blood oxygen saturation using a clip-type sensor, the BEST intervention of the nurse would be: A. Put on the clip on the patient's abdomen B. Position the sensor on the side of the finger C. Put the sensor on the palm without IV cannula D. Position the sensor perpendicular to the nail bed

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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (CA)
With correct answers 100% 2026
B. Raynaud's disease - Correct Answers Situation: Nurse Trish is in charge of a post-CVA patient
in the intensive care unit, an important part of the client's contraptions is the pulse oximeter.
This device gives the nurse and other member of the healthcare team data that can be a basis
for the continuity of care.



The nurse caring for the client knows that application of pulse oximeter is contraindicated with
which of the following conditions?



A. Anemia

B. Raynaud's disease

C. Hemophilia



B. Position the sensor on the side of the finger - Correct Answers Situation: Nurse Trish is in
charge of a post-CVA patient in the intensive care unit, an important part of the client's
contraptions is the pulse oximeter. This device gives the nurse and other member of the
healthcare team data that can be a basis for the continuity of care.



The patient has nail polish but needs immediate measurement of the blood oxygen saturation
using a clip-type sensor, the BEST intervention of the nurse would be:



A. Put on the clip on the patient's abdomen

B. Position the sensor on the side of the finger

C. Put the sensor on the palm without IV cannula

D. Position the sensor perpendicular to the nail bed

,D. Ask the client to frequently flex the wrist for better circulation - Correct Answers To ensure
the accuracy of the pulse oximeter reading, all of the following should be the intervention of the
nurse EXCEPT:



A. Immobilize the client's monitoring site

B. Cover the sensor with a towel

C. Compare the pulse rate indicated by the oximeter to the radial pulse periodically

D. Ask the client to frequently flex the wrist for better circulation



A. Spring-tension type - Correct Answers A clip-type pulse oximeter is also known as:



A. Spring-tension type

B. Adhesive sensor type

C. Compression type

D. Pin sensor type



A. 2 hours - Correct Answers Safety is the nurse's priority in every client, in ensuring this nurse
Trish who is caring for a patient with a clip-type pulse oximeter should inspect or change the
location of the sensor every:



A. 2 hours

B. 4 hours

C. 6 hours

D. 8 hours



B. Nasal cannula - Correct Answers An oxygen delivery system that is inexpensive and is easy to
apply. This device can deliver a relatively low concentration of oxygen which is 24-45%, the RN
knows that this is:

,A. Venturi mask

B. Nasal cannula

C. Simple face mask

D. Non-rebreather mask



C. Smoking inside the client's room - Correct Answers A nurse is doing a routine assessment on
a client, which of the following activities inside the room of the client should be prohibited to
ensure safety when under oxygen therapy?

A. Surfing the internet near the tank

B. Texting inside the client's room

C. Smoking inside the client's room

D. Watching TV



B. Verify the doctor's order - Correct Answers A patient with pneumonia is to undergo Chest
Physiotherapy (CPT). Providing this modality of care requires knowledge of the anatomy and
physiology of the respiratory system as well as the correct implementation of the procedure.
Nurse Chichay is the one to perform the Chest Physiotherapy (CPT), the initial thing that the
nurse will do prior the performing the procedure is:



A. Position the patient in an orthopneic position

B. Verify the doctor's order

C. Cover the area to be percussed with towel or gown to reduce discomfort

D. Ask the client to breath slowly and deeply to promote relaxation



A. Hands cupped and forcefully striking the area producing a hollow popping sound - Correct
Answers The percussion is correctly done if which of the following is done by the nurse?

, A. Hands cupped and forcefully striking the area producing a hollow popping sound

B. Palms should come into contact with the surface to promote proper agitation of the
secretions

C. Finger pads should be used to quiver the back

D. None of the above



B. Before meals - Correct Answers The best time that CPT should be performed is:



A. After a light meal

B. Before meals

C. After the dinner

D. When the client is sleeping



B. The client is exhaling - Correct Answers The nurse is performing vibration as part of the chest
physiotherapy, the nurse knows that vibrations should be applied when:



A. The client is inhaling

B. The client is exhaling

C. The client is coughing

D. The client is holding the breath



C. Increase the oxygen flow for short period - Correct Answers Nurse Christine is caring for a
post-craniotomy client who is unconscious and needs suctioning PRN.

Nurse Christine prior suctioning will do which of the following to prevent hypoxia of the client?

A. Perform chest physiotherapy

B. Straighten the clients airway by doing a jaw thrust maneuver

C. Increase the oxygen flow for short period

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