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Fundamentals of Nursing EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
JUST RELEASED
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that she has insomnia. Which of the following
interventions is appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
a. Eat a light carbohydrate snack before bedtime
b. Exercise 1 hour before bedtime
c. Drink a cup of hot cocoa before bedtime
d.Take a 30 min nap daily - answer>>a
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the
following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates understanding in the teaching?a. Each
element has a range 1 to 5 points
b. The higher the score the higher the pressure ulcer risk
c. The clients age is part of the measurement
d. The scale measures six elements - answer>>d
A nurse is planning care for client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the
following actions is appropriate for the nurse to include?
a. Ensure the client is free of metal objects
b. Administer 240 ml (8oz) oral contrast before the procedure
c. Monitor the client for pain in the suprapubic region
d. Assist the client with a bowel cleansing - answer>>a
A staff nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about alternatives to the use of restraints on clients
who are confused. Which of the following instructions should the staff nurse include
a. I don't know of if I will be able to meet his physical needs. - answer>>a
,A nurse is planning to obtain a blood sample from a client for capillary blood glucose posttest.
Which of the following should the nurse take to obtain the sample?
a. The pad of the finger tip
b. The lateral aspect of the finger c. The pinna of the ear
d. The side of the wrist - answer>>b
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin
which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
a. Provide the client with a contact number for a diabetes education specialist
b. Make a copy of the medication record of the reconciliation for the client
c. Determine whether the client can afford the insulin administration supplies
d. Obtain printed information about self-administration - answer>>c
A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
a. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client - answer>>a
A nurse is delegating client's care to the assistive personnel. Which of the following tasks should
the nurse delegate to the AP?
a. obtain input & output for the patient that was stable, ADLs, specimen collection, I&O, vital
signs if stable - answer>>a
A nurse is teaching about home safety with. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
a. Use electrical tape to secure extension cords next to base boards on the floor
b. Replace carpet floors with tiles
c. Unplug electronics by grasping the cord
d. To use a fire extinguisher, aim high at the top of the flames - answer>>a
A nurse is caring for a client who has restraints to each extremity. Which of the following
assessment should the nurse perform first?
,a. Elimination needs
b. Comfort level
c. Peripheral pulses
d. Skin integrity - answer>>c
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should
the nurse recognize as an indication a fecal impaction?
a. Seepage of liquid stool - answer>>a
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Cotton tip applicator to clean the inside of the cannula
b. Soak the outer cannula in warm soapy tap water
c. Cleanse the skin around the stoma with normal saline
d. Secure the tracheostomy ties to allow one finger to fit snuggly underneath - answer>>d
A nurse is caring for a client who has a drainage evacuator. Which of the following is an
appropriate action by the nurse?
a. I don't know of if I will be able to meet his physical needs. - answer>>a
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who is partially weight bearing from the bed to a chair.
Which of the following action should the nurse
a. Have the client bear weight on her stronger leg - answer>>a
A nurse in an acute care facility is preparing to transfer a client to a long-term facility. Which of
the following information should be nurse include in the hand off report?
a. Effectiveness of the last dose of pain medication - answer>>a
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is self-administer an ophthalmic solution. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
, a. I will keep my eyes closed for 5 mins after inserting drops
b. I will insert the drops in the center of the eye
c. I will press the inner corner of my eye after insert
drops
d. I will raise my eye lid up while looking down and insert drops - answer>>c
A nurse in a long-term care facility is planning care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's is
at greatest risk of developing a pressure ulcer?
a. A client who is incontinent of urine 1 to 2 times a day
b. A client who is receiving enteral tube feedings
c. Client who requires assistance to transfer from the bed to a chair d. Client who is
unresponsive to pain stimuli - answer>>d
A nurse is assessing a client's personal hygiene. Which of the following findings indicates that
the client might have difficulty with routinely bruising their teeth?
A. Theclientsmucosaismoist
B. The client gums feel spongy
C. The client has a missing tooth
D. The Client's tongue is a dull red color - answer>>b
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for
insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
A. Makeacopyofthemedicationreconciliationformfortheclient
B. Providetheclientwiththecontactnumberforadiabeteseducationspecialist
C. Determine whether the client can afford the insulin administration supplies
D. Obtain printed about insulin self administration - answer>>c
A community health nurse is teaching a group of clients about kegel exercises to prevent urinary
incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Contact your pelvic muscle when performing the exercises
Fundamentals of Nursing EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATED VERSION 180 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
JUST RELEASED
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that she has insomnia. Which of the following
interventions is appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
a. Eat a light carbohydrate snack before bedtime
b. Exercise 1 hour before bedtime
c. Drink a cup of hot cocoa before bedtime
d.Take a 30 min nap daily - answer>>a
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the Braden scale. Which of the
following responses by a newly licensed nurse indicates understanding in the teaching?a. Each
element has a range 1 to 5 points
b. The higher the score the higher the pressure ulcer risk
c. The clients age is part of the measurement
d. The scale measures six elements - answer>>d
A nurse is planning care for client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the
following actions is appropriate for the nurse to include?
a. Ensure the client is free of metal objects
b. Administer 240 ml (8oz) oral contrast before the procedure
c. Monitor the client for pain in the suprapubic region
d. Assist the client with a bowel cleansing - answer>>a
A staff nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about alternatives to the use of restraints on clients
who are confused. Which of the following instructions should the staff nurse include
a. I don't know of if I will be able to meet his physical needs. - answer>>a
,A nurse is planning to obtain a blood sample from a client for capillary blood glucose posttest.
Which of the following should the nurse take to obtain the sample?
a. The pad of the finger tip
b. The lateral aspect of the finger c. The pinna of the ear
d. The side of the wrist - answer>>b
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin
which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
a. Provide the client with a contact number for a diabetes education specialist
b. Make a copy of the medication record of the reconciliation for the client
c. Determine whether the client can afford the insulin administration supplies
d. Obtain printed information about self-administration - answer>>c
A nurse is caring for a client who has influenza and isolation precautions in place. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
a. Wear a mask when working within 3 feet of the client - answer>>a
A nurse is delegating client's care to the assistive personnel. Which of the following tasks should
the nurse delegate to the AP?
a. obtain input & output for the patient that was stable, ADLs, specimen collection, I&O, vital
signs if stable - answer>>a
A nurse is teaching about home safety with. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
a. Use electrical tape to secure extension cords next to base boards on the floor
b. Replace carpet floors with tiles
c. Unplug electronics by grasping the cord
d. To use a fire extinguisher, aim high at the top of the flames - answer>>a
A nurse is caring for a client who has restraints to each extremity. Which of the following
assessment should the nurse perform first?
,a. Elimination needs
b. Comfort level
c. Peripheral pulses
d. Skin integrity - answer>>c
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should
the nurse recognize as an indication a fecal impaction?
a. Seepage of liquid stool - answer>>a
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Cotton tip applicator to clean the inside of the cannula
b. Soak the outer cannula in warm soapy tap water
c. Cleanse the skin around the stoma with normal saline
d. Secure the tracheostomy ties to allow one finger to fit snuggly underneath - answer>>d
A nurse is caring for a client who has a drainage evacuator. Which of the following is an
appropriate action by the nurse?
a. I don't know of if I will be able to meet his physical needs. - answer>>a
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client who is partially weight bearing from the bed to a chair.
Which of the following action should the nurse
a. Have the client bear weight on her stronger leg - answer>>a
A nurse in an acute care facility is preparing to transfer a client to a long-term facility. Which of
the following information should be nurse include in the hand off report?
a. Effectiveness of the last dose of pain medication - answer>>a
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is self-administer an ophthalmic solution. Which of
the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
, a. I will keep my eyes closed for 5 mins after inserting drops
b. I will insert the drops in the center of the eye
c. I will press the inner corner of my eye after insert
drops
d. I will raise my eye lid up while looking down and insert drops - answer>>c
A nurse in a long-term care facility is planning care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's is
at greatest risk of developing a pressure ulcer?
a. A client who is incontinent of urine 1 to 2 times a day
b. A client who is receiving enteral tube feedings
c. Client who requires assistance to transfer from the bed to a chair d. Client who is
unresponsive to pain stimuli - answer>>d
A nurse is assessing a client's personal hygiene. Which of the following findings indicates that
the client might have difficulty with routinely bruising their teeth?
A. Theclientsmucosaismoist
B. The client gums feel spongy
C. The client has a missing tooth
D. The Client's tongue is a dull red color - answer>>b
A nurse is planning to discharge a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for
insulin. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
A. Makeacopyofthemedicationreconciliationformfortheclient
B. Providetheclientwiththecontactnumberforadiabeteseducationspecialist
C. Determine whether the client can afford the insulin administration supplies
D. Obtain printed about insulin self administration - answer>>c
A community health nurse is teaching a group of clients about kegel exercises to prevent urinary
incontinence. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Contact your pelvic muscle when performing the exercises
