Nursing Proctored Exam 2023
1.
Which statement indicates a client understands how to complete a 24-hour urine
collection?
A. “I saved the first urine and started the collection after.”
✅ B. “I flushed what I urinated at 7:00 a.m. and have saved all urine since.”
C. “I only collected urine during the day.”
D. “I kept the sample in the bathroom at room temperature.”
2.
Which complementary therapy is contraindicated for a client with herpes zoster?
✅ A. Acupuncture
B. Aromatherapy
C. Guided imagery
D. Massage therapy
3.
What is the correct first step when transferring a client with right-sided weakness from bed
to a chair?
✅ A. Ask the client if they can bear weight
B. Use the stand-pivot technique
C. Position the chair on the right side of the bed
D. Have the client sit and dangle their feet
4.
What should the nurse do immediately after drawing 1 mL of opioid medication from a
vial?
,A. Discard the remaining medication
B. Administer it immediately
✅ C. Ask another nurse to witness medication wastage
D. Save the rest for later
5.
How should the nurse set the infusion pump for heparin at 800 units/hr if the solution
contains 25,000 units in 250 mL?
A. 2 mL/hr
✅ B. 8 mL/hr
C. 25 mL/hr
D. 16 mL/hr
6.
What is the first step in mixing regular and NPH insulin?
A. Withdraw regular insulin
✅ B. Inject air into the regular insulin vial
C. Withdraw NPH insulin
D. Inject air into NPH insulin vial
7.
What is the correct method for documenting verbal prescription for levothyroxine 0.3 mg
IV STAT?
A. .3 mg
✅ B. 0.3 mg
C. Three-tenths milligram
D. 0.30
8.
Which finding indicates a normal lower-extremity pulse strength?
A. 0+
✅ B. 2+
, C. 3+
D. 4+
9.
How often is a bowel movement considered normal for some clients?
A. Twice a day
B. Three times a day
C. Once a week
✅ D. Every other day
10.
What should a nurse monitor for in a client with a history of immobility?
✅ A. Erythema on pressure points
B. Elevated WBC
C. Bradycardia
D. Restlessness
11.
What is the purpose of a 24-hour urine collection?
A. Check glucose metabolism
✅ B. Assess kidney function and measure substances
C. Monitor hydration status
D. Check blood sugar levels
12.
Why is the first urine flushed in a 24-hour urine collection?
A. It's more concentrated
✅ B. To ensure only urine produced during the collection period is measured
C. To avoid contamination
D. It contains electrolytes