NURS 311 EXAM 1/ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS/NEWEST UPDATE
c - ANSWER✔✔-After assisting a bed-bound client with oral care, what action does the
nurse take?
a. Inspect the oral cavity for dryness, erythema, or bleeding.
b. Dispose of the used toothbrush, basin, and cups.
c. Assist the client to a comfortable position in the bed.
d. Place the supplies on the edge of the overbed table.
a, b, d, e, f - ANSWER✔✔-A client has requested assistance with tooth brushing. What
necessary supplies will the nurse gather? Select all that apply.
a. Toothpaste
b. Emesis basin
c.Lip lubricant
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,d. Disposable gloves
e. Towel
f. Toothbrush
c - ANSWER✔✔-The nurse is assisting a hospitalized client with oral care. How will the
nurse position the client?
a. Head of the bed at 45 degrees
b. Head of the bed at 10 degrees
c. Sitting at the edge of the bed
d. Head of the bed at 30 degrees
a - ANSWER✔✔-The acute care nurse is talking with a client who just finished
performing oral care. The client states, "I have some whitish-yellow patches on my
tongue. Should I be concerned?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Let me assess the patches. They may indicate the development of a fungal infection."
b. "Is this the first time you noticed them? These types of patches are a normal finding
in most adults."
c. "The patches are probably the result of ineffective brushing. I'll get you a new
toothbrush."
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,d. "What type of milk did you drink during your last meal? These patches often occur
after drinking whole milk."
d - ANSWER✔✔-The nurse is providing oral care to a hospitalized client. Which
outcome of this intervention is the priority?
a.Preventing dental caries
b. Preventing deterioration of the oral cavity
c. Promoting the client's sense of well-being
d. Decreasing the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia
d - ANSWER✔✔-The nurse is providing oral care for a client who has suffered head
trauma. The client is unresponsive. How will the nurse best position the client?
a. Semi-Fowler's
b. Supine
c. Prone
d. Side-lying
b - ANSWER✔✔-A nurse must provide oral care for an older adult client who cannot
effectively manipulate a toothbrush. How often should the nurse brush and floss the
client's teeth?
a. Three times a day
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, b. Twice a day
c. Four times a day
d. Once a day
a - ANSWER✔✔-When providing oral care to an unconscious client, the nurse takes
which action?
a. Ensure there is a towel and basin positioned for drainage.
b. Have endotracheal suction supplies at the bedside.
c. Brush the tongue and each tooth surface multiple times
d. Place the head of the client's bed in high-Fowler's position.
a - ANSWER✔✔-The unresponsive client's spouse at bedside asks the nurse about oral
care. The spouse states, "If my spouse is not eating, why do you still brush the teeth?"
How does the nurse best respond?
a. "Mouth care during this time helps prevent complications."
b. "It is comforting to have moist oral mucosa during this time."
c. "Without swallowing, bacteria get trapped in the mouth."
d. "Dental care is still important, even when not chewing."
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QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS/NEWEST UPDATE
c - ANSWER✔✔-After assisting a bed-bound client with oral care, what action does the
nurse take?
a. Inspect the oral cavity for dryness, erythema, or bleeding.
b. Dispose of the used toothbrush, basin, and cups.
c. Assist the client to a comfortable position in the bed.
d. Place the supplies on the edge of the overbed table.
a, b, d, e, f - ANSWER✔✔-A client has requested assistance with tooth brushing. What
necessary supplies will the nurse gather? Select all that apply.
a. Toothpaste
b. Emesis basin
c.Lip lubricant
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,d. Disposable gloves
e. Towel
f. Toothbrush
c - ANSWER✔✔-The nurse is assisting a hospitalized client with oral care. How will the
nurse position the client?
a. Head of the bed at 45 degrees
b. Head of the bed at 10 degrees
c. Sitting at the edge of the bed
d. Head of the bed at 30 degrees
a - ANSWER✔✔-The acute care nurse is talking with a client who just finished
performing oral care. The client states, "I have some whitish-yellow patches on my
tongue. Should I be concerned?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Let me assess the patches. They may indicate the development of a fungal infection."
b. "Is this the first time you noticed them? These types of patches are a normal finding
in most adults."
c. "The patches are probably the result of ineffective brushing. I'll get you a new
toothbrush."
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,d. "What type of milk did you drink during your last meal? These patches often occur
after drinking whole milk."
d - ANSWER✔✔-The nurse is providing oral care to a hospitalized client. Which
outcome of this intervention is the priority?
a.Preventing dental caries
b. Preventing deterioration of the oral cavity
c. Promoting the client's sense of well-being
d. Decreasing the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia
d - ANSWER✔✔-The nurse is providing oral care for a client who has suffered head
trauma. The client is unresponsive. How will the nurse best position the client?
a. Semi-Fowler's
b. Supine
c. Prone
d. Side-lying
b - ANSWER✔✔-A nurse must provide oral care for an older adult client who cannot
effectively manipulate a toothbrush. How often should the nurse brush and floss the
client's teeth?
a. Three times a day
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, b. Twice a day
c. Four times a day
d. Once a day
a - ANSWER✔✔-When providing oral care to an unconscious client, the nurse takes
which action?
a. Ensure there is a towel and basin positioned for drainage.
b. Have endotracheal suction supplies at the bedside.
c. Brush the tongue and each tooth surface multiple times
d. Place the head of the client's bed in high-Fowler's position.
a - ANSWER✔✔-The unresponsive client's spouse at bedside asks the nurse about oral
care. The spouse states, "If my spouse is not eating, why do you still brush the teeth?"
How does the nurse best respond?
a. "Mouth care during this time helps prevent complications."
b. "It is comforting to have moist oral mucosa during this time."
c. "Without swallowing, bacteria get trapped in the mouth."
d. "Dental care is still important, even when not chewing."
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