Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1 Practice
Questions and Verified Answers
Question 1
The nurse is planning care for a client. Which intervention would be appropriate to
reduce the risk of infection?
A) Assess vital signs only once daily.
B) Raise the temperature in the clients room.
C) Wash hands.
D) Wear a mask for all client care.
Correct Answer
C) Wash hands
Question 2
The nurse wants to protect a client from developing an infection. Which action should
the nurse take to break a link in the chain of infection?
A) Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing.
B) Place contaminated linens in a paper bag.
C) Use personal protective equipment (PPE) sparingly.
D) Wear gloves at all times.
Correct Answer
A) Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing
Question 3
The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis A. Which technique should the nurse use
to promote proper hand-washing technique with this client?
A) Allow the water to splatter forcibly when turned on.
B) Clean the faucet after use.
C) Hold the hands upward under the faucet.
D) Use approximately a teaspoon of soap.
Correct Answer
D) Use approximately a teaspoon of soap.
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,Question 4
A client in isolation ambulates with assistance to the bathroom. After toileting, what
should the unlicensed assistive personnel do?
A) Assist the client with hand washing.
B) Assist the client back to bed.
C) Change the clients bed.
D) Leave the clients room.
Correct Answer
A) assist the client with hand washing.
Question 5
The nurse is preparing to provide morning care to a client. What should the nurse
explain to the client as the reason for a daily bath?
A) Assess skin integrity
B) Develop a nurse/client relationship
C) Moisturize the skin
D) Stimulate circulation
Correct Answer
D) Stimulate Circulation
Question 6
The nurse is preparing to bath a client on the first postoperative day. Which nursing
intervention should take priority?
A) Apply lotion to the extremities.
B) Change the water when it becomes cold.
C) Raise side rails when gathering supplies.
D) Remove the soiled dressing during the bath.
Correct Answer
C) Raise side rails when gathering supplies.
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,Question 7
A client who is ambulatory is able to get out of bed for morning care. What should
the nurse assess before assisting the client out of the bed to change the linen?Select
all that apply.
A) Pulse
B) Respirations
C) Urine output
D) Blood pressure
E) Mobility status
Correct Answer
A, B, D, E
Question 8
The nurse is shampooing a clients hair. Which assessment finding should the nurse
consider as expected?
A) Dry, dark, thin
B) Smooth, taut, shiny
C) Smooth texture and not oily or dry
D) Tender, warm scalp
Correct Answer
C) Smooth texture and not oily or dry.
Question 9
The nurse identifies the diagnosis Self-Care Deficit related to cognitive impairment as
appropriate for a client. What should the nurse select as an expected outcome for this
client?
A) The client will be able to name the staff that works on the day shift.
B) The client will eliminate safety hazards in her environment.
C) The client, with supervision, will brush her teeth.
D) The nurse will stress the importance of adequate fluid intake.
Correct Answer
C) The client, with supervision, will brush her teeth.
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, Question 10
The nurse is reviewing assigned clients for morning care needs. Which situation could
pose a threat to one clients personal hygiene?
A) A client has a newly formed ileostomy.
B) A client performs meticulous foot care.
C) A German client refuses to bathe everyday.
D) The room temperature is set at 72F.
Correct Answer
A) A client has a newly formed ileostomy.
Question 11
The nurse is preparing to provide hygienic care to a client. On what will the nurse
focus this care?
A) Clothes
B) Family
C) Hair
D) Nutritional
Correct Answer
C) Hair
Question 12
A client needs to have soft contact lenses removed. What should the nurse do when
removing the lenses?
A) Gently pinch the lens and lift it out.
B) Have the client look up.
C) Pull the lower eyelid upward.
D) Use the pad of the ring finger.
Correct Answer
A) gently pinch the lens and lift it out.
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Questions and Verified Answers
Question 1
The nurse is planning care for a client. Which intervention would be appropriate to
reduce the risk of infection?
A) Assess vital signs only once daily.
B) Raise the temperature in the clients room.
C) Wash hands.
D) Wear a mask for all client care.
Correct Answer
C) Wash hands
Question 2
The nurse wants to protect a client from developing an infection. Which action should
the nurse take to break a link in the chain of infection?
A) Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing.
B) Place contaminated linens in a paper bag.
C) Use personal protective equipment (PPE) sparingly.
D) Wear gloves at all times.
Correct Answer
A) Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing
Question 3
The nurse is caring for a client with hepatitis A. Which technique should the nurse use
to promote proper hand-washing technique with this client?
A) Allow the water to splatter forcibly when turned on.
B) Clean the faucet after use.
C) Hold the hands upward under the faucet.
D) Use approximately a teaspoon of soap.
Correct Answer
D) Use approximately a teaspoon of soap.
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,Question 4
A client in isolation ambulates with assistance to the bathroom. After toileting, what
should the unlicensed assistive personnel do?
A) Assist the client with hand washing.
B) Assist the client back to bed.
C) Change the clients bed.
D) Leave the clients room.
Correct Answer
A) assist the client with hand washing.
Question 5
The nurse is preparing to provide morning care to a client. What should the nurse
explain to the client as the reason for a daily bath?
A) Assess skin integrity
B) Develop a nurse/client relationship
C) Moisturize the skin
D) Stimulate circulation
Correct Answer
D) Stimulate Circulation
Question 6
The nurse is preparing to bath a client on the first postoperative day. Which nursing
intervention should take priority?
A) Apply lotion to the extremities.
B) Change the water when it becomes cold.
C) Raise side rails when gathering supplies.
D) Remove the soiled dressing during the bath.
Correct Answer
C) Raise side rails when gathering supplies.
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,Question 7
A client who is ambulatory is able to get out of bed for morning care. What should
the nurse assess before assisting the client out of the bed to change the linen?Select
all that apply.
A) Pulse
B) Respirations
C) Urine output
D) Blood pressure
E) Mobility status
Correct Answer
A, B, D, E
Question 8
The nurse is shampooing a clients hair. Which assessment finding should the nurse
consider as expected?
A) Dry, dark, thin
B) Smooth, taut, shiny
C) Smooth texture and not oily or dry
D) Tender, warm scalp
Correct Answer
C) Smooth texture and not oily or dry.
Question 9
The nurse identifies the diagnosis Self-Care Deficit related to cognitive impairment as
appropriate for a client. What should the nurse select as an expected outcome for this
client?
A) The client will be able to name the staff that works on the day shift.
B) The client will eliminate safety hazards in her environment.
C) The client, with supervision, will brush her teeth.
D) The nurse will stress the importance of adequate fluid intake.
Correct Answer
C) The client, with supervision, will brush her teeth.
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, Question 10
The nurse is reviewing assigned clients for morning care needs. Which situation could
pose a threat to one clients personal hygiene?
A) A client has a newly formed ileostomy.
B) A client performs meticulous foot care.
C) A German client refuses to bathe everyday.
D) The room temperature is set at 72F.
Correct Answer
A) A client has a newly formed ileostomy.
Question 11
The nurse is preparing to provide hygienic care to a client. On what will the nurse
focus this care?
A) Clothes
B) Family
C) Hair
D) Nutritional
Correct Answer
C) Hair
Question 12
A client needs to have soft contact lenses removed. What should the nurse do when
removing the lenses?
A) Gently pinch the lens and lift it out.
B) Have the client look up.
C) Pull the lower eyelid upward.
D) Use the pad of the ring finger.
Correct Answer
A) gently pinch the lens and lift it out.
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