NSG 3100
NSG 3100 FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provide
care to a client. Which of the following observations requires follow-up?
1. The UAP puts on clean gloves prior to brushing teeth
2. The UAP puts the arms of a client at their side as they prepare them
for transfer
3. The UAP puts lotion on the feet of a client with diabetes
4. The UAP positions the unconscious client laterally prior to providing
oral care - correct answer 2. The UAP puts the arms of a client at their side
as they prepare them for transfer
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) change the
linens of a client's bed. Which of the following observations requires
follow-up?
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1. The UAP rolls the client back and forth from one side of the bed to
the other to make access easier
2. The UAP reaches across the bed to straighten the fitted sheet.
3. The UAP lowers the side rail on the side closest to them.
4. The UAP raises the bed to waist level - correct answer 2. The UAP
reaches across the bed to straighten the fitted sheet.
The nurse preceptor is observing a new nurse wash their hands. Which
of the following, if observed, would require the preceptor to intervene?
1. The nurse will use a clean paper towel to dry hands thoroughly in the
same order (from wrists to fingers) using a patting motion.
2. The nurse washes their hands as opposed to using hand gel when
they notice blood on their palms
3. The nurse washes their hands for 15-20 seconds in a circular motion
using lots of friction
4. The nurse rinses from fingertips to wrists, keeping hands with fingers
pointing upward, hands slightly together. - correct answer 4. The nurse
rinses from fingertips to wrists, keeping hands with fingers pointing
upward, hands slightly together.
A nurse is educating a client who has excessively dry skin. Which of the
following recommendations indicates good nursing judgment?
1. The nurse encourages the client to apply baby powder daily
2. The nurse encourages the client to go on a fluid restriction, so they
void less.
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3. The nurse encourages the client to bathe daily
4. The nurse encourages the client to bathe less frequently, only a few
times a week. - correct answer 4. The nurse encourages the client to bathe
less frequently, only a few times a week.
A nurse is educating a client with diabetes about proper foot care.
Which statement indicates the client needs additional teaching?
1. "I will inspect my feet carefully each day for signs of redness,
swelling, or any breaks in the skin."
2. "I will be sure to keep my feet warm and change socks daily."
3. "I will cut my nails in a rounded manner so the nail is not sharp."
4. "I will not go barefoot and wear shoes that fit correctly." - correct answer
3. "I will cut my nails in a rounded manner so the nail is not sharp."
A nurse is changing a client's bed linens. Which action, if observed,
requires follow up by the preceptor?
1. The nurse places the drawsheet under the client's hips for transfer.
2. The nurse makes sure the call-light is in reach before leaving the
room.
3. The nurse puts all 4 side rails up prior to leaving the room.
4. The nurse puts on gloves and a gown before removing bed sheets. -
correct answer 3. The nurse puts all 4 side rails up prior to leaving the
room.
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A nurse is assessing a group of clients for those at risk for falls. Which of
the following clients is most at risk?
1. The 25 y.o. client who had a spinal fusion who is completely reliant
on staff to turn and reposition.
2, The 72 y.o. client taking a beta blocker that is causing orthostatic
hypotension.
3. The 80 y.o. client who had a stroke with left sided weakness and
urinary frequency.
4. The 30 y.o. male client receiving IV narcotics every 2hrs. - correct answer
3. The 80 y.o. client who had a stroke with left sided weakness and
urinary frequency.
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide
poisoning with a client. Which of the following information should be
included in the teaching?
1. Carbon monoxide binds with the hemoglobin in the body.
2. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years.
3. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor, so report any unusual smells
immediately.
4. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation. - correct
answer 1. Carbon monoxide binds with the hemoglobin in the body.
A charge nurse is making room assignments. Which of the following
clients should be moved closer to the nursing station to prevent falls?
NSG 3100 FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) provide
care to a client. Which of the following observations requires follow-up?
1. The UAP puts on clean gloves prior to brushing teeth
2. The UAP puts the arms of a client at their side as they prepare them
for transfer
3. The UAP puts lotion on the feet of a client with diabetes
4. The UAP positions the unconscious client laterally prior to providing
oral care - correct answer 2. The UAP puts the arms of a client at their side
as they prepare them for transfer
A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) change the
linens of a client's bed. Which of the following observations requires
follow-up?
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1. The UAP rolls the client back and forth from one side of the bed to
the other to make access easier
2. The UAP reaches across the bed to straighten the fitted sheet.
3. The UAP lowers the side rail on the side closest to them.
4. The UAP raises the bed to waist level - correct answer 2. The UAP
reaches across the bed to straighten the fitted sheet.
The nurse preceptor is observing a new nurse wash their hands. Which
of the following, if observed, would require the preceptor to intervene?
1. The nurse will use a clean paper towel to dry hands thoroughly in the
same order (from wrists to fingers) using a patting motion.
2. The nurse washes their hands as opposed to using hand gel when
they notice blood on their palms
3. The nurse washes their hands for 15-20 seconds in a circular motion
using lots of friction
4. The nurse rinses from fingertips to wrists, keeping hands with fingers
pointing upward, hands slightly together. - correct answer 4. The nurse
rinses from fingertips to wrists, keeping hands with fingers pointing
upward, hands slightly together.
A nurse is educating a client who has excessively dry skin. Which of the
following recommendations indicates good nursing judgment?
1. The nurse encourages the client to apply baby powder daily
2. The nurse encourages the client to go on a fluid restriction, so they
void less.
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3. The nurse encourages the client to bathe daily
4. The nurse encourages the client to bathe less frequently, only a few
times a week. - correct answer 4. The nurse encourages the client to bathe
less frequently, only a few times a week.
A nurse is educating a client with diabetes about proper foot care.
Which statement indicates the client needs additional teaching?
1. "I will inspect my feet carefully each day for signs of redness,
swelling, or any breaks in the skin."
2. "I will be sure to keep my feet warm and change socks daily."
3. "I will cut my nails in a rounded manner so the nail is not sharp."
4. "I will not go barefoot and wear shoes that fit correctly." - correct answer
3. "I will cut my nails in a rounded manner so the nail is not sharp."
A nurse is changing a client's bed linens. Which action, if observed,
requires follow up by the preceptor?
1. The nurse places the drawsheet under the client's hips for transfer.
2. The nurse makes sure the call-light is in reach before leaving the
room.
3. The nurse puts all 4 side rails up prior to leaving the room.
4. The nurse puts on gloves and a gown before removing bed sheets. -
correct answer 3. The nurse puts all 4 side rails up prior to leaving the
room.
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A nurse is assessing a group of clients for those at risk for falls. Which of
the following clients is most at risk?
1. The 25 y.o. client who had a spinal fusion who is completely reliant
on staff to turn and reposition.
2, The 72 y.o. client taking a beta blocker that is causing orthostatic
hypotension.
3. The 80 y.o. client who had a stroke with left sided weakness and
urinary frequency.
4. The 30 y.o. male client receiving IV narcotics every 2hrs. - correct answer
3. The 80 y.o. client who had a stroke with left sided weakness and
urinary frequency.
A home health nurse is discussing the dangers of carbon monoxide
poisoning with a client. Which of the following information should be
included in the teaching?
1. Carbon monoxide binds with the hemoglobin in the body.
2. Water heaters should be inspected every 5 years.
3. Carbon monoxide has a distinct odor, so report any unusual smells
immediately.
4. The lungs are damaged from carbon monoxide inhalation. - correct
answer 1. Carbon monoxide binds with the hemoglobin in the body.
A charge nurse is making room assignments. Which of the following
clients should be moved closer to the nursing station to prevent falls?
