NURS 120 proctored Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
a nurse is delegating client care assignment for the shift. which of the following
tasks should the nurse delegate to an AP?
-perform wound irrigation for a client
-evaluate pain relief for a client following the administration of pain meds
-measure and record intake and output for a client
-teach a client about low-Na foods - Correct answer-measure and record intake and
output for a client
a nurse is providing discharge teaching about clean intermittent self-catheterization
a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia. which of the following instructions
should the nurse include - Correct answer-use soap and water to wash the catheter
after each us
a nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for a group of clients with an AP. which of
the following tasks should the nurse plan to delegate to the AP?
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,a. Observe an area of redness on the breast of a client who is 1 day postpartum.
b . Change the perineal pad of a client who just transferred from labor and delivery.
c. Provide a sitz bath to a client who has a fourth degree laceration and is 2 days
postpartum.
d. Monitor vital signs during admission of a client who has a gestational
hypertension - Correct answer-provide a sitz bath to a client who has a fourth-
degree laceration and is 2 days postpartum
a nurse is caring for a client who falls in his room. after the nurse assesses the
client. notifies the client's provider, and completes an incident report, which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. make a copy of the incident report for the provider
b.submit the incident report to the risk manager
c.place the incident report in the client's chart
d.document in the chart that incidence report has been filed - Correct answer-
submit the incident report to the risk manager
a nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. the nurse's role in regard
to informed consent is which of the following? - Correct answer-Determining the
client's level of understanding about the procedure
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,a charge nurse is observing a nurse insert an indwelling urinary catheter into a
female client. for which of the following actions by the nurse should the charge
nurse intervene? - Correct answer-the nurse separates the client's labia with her
dominant hand
a nurse is providing teaching to an assistive personnel about caring for clients with
restraints. which of the following statements by the AP indicates the an
understanding of the teaching - Correct answer-i will tie a restraint to the portion of
the bed that moves when the head of the bed is moved
a nurse is providing postmortem care for a client. identify the sequence of steps the
nurse should follow - Correct answer--make sure the provider has certified the
client's dead
-verify the client's organ and tissue donation status
-remove medical equipment from the client
-cleanse the body while adhering to body fluid precautions
-attach ID tags to the body
a nurse in a long term facility is planning care for several clients. which of the
following activities should the nurse delegate to the LPN? - Correct answer-
schedule a diagnostic study for a client
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, a nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. the client's partner has been
taught to perform suctioning. which of the following actions by the partner should
indicate to the nurse a readiness for the client's discharge? - Correct answer-
performing the procedure independently
a nurse is reviewing the goals of the nurse-client therapeutic relationship with a
client who is seeking counseling. which of the following information should the
nurse include in this discussion - Correct answer-The client achieves optimal
personal growth
A nurse manager hears a staff nurse on the unit speak openly about her dislike of a
new policy regarding client care. When discussing the issue with the nurse, which
of the following statements by the nurse manager is appropriate?
A. You should support this policy change because it is based on EBP
B. Being open to change is an expectation for nurses who work on this unit
C. Why didnt you voice your concerns before the new policy was initiated?
D. Lets talk about your concerns about the new policy - Correct answer-D. Lets
talk about your concerns about the new policy
a nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. which of the following actions
should the nurse take - Correct answer--teach the client to use the call light
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Questions and Answers
a nurse is delegating client care assignment for the shift. which of the following
tasks should the nurse delegate to an AP?
-perform wound irrigation for a client
-evaluate pain relief for a client following the administration of pain meds
-measure and record intake and output for a client
-teach a client about low-Na foods - Correct answer-measure and record intake and
output for a client
a nurse is providing discharge teaching about clean intermittent self-catheterization
a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia. which of the following instructions
should the nurse include - Correct answer-use soap and water to wash the catheter
after each us
a nurse on the postpartum unit is caring for a group of clients with an AP. which of
the following tasks should the nurse plan to delegate to the AP?
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,a. Observe an area of redness on the breast of a client who is 1 day postpartum.
b . Change the perineal pad of a client who just transferred from labor and delivery.
c. Provide a sitz bath to a client who has a fourth degree laceration and is 2 days
postpartum.
d. Monitor vital signs during admission of a client who has a gestational
hypertension - Correct answer-provide a sitz bath to a client who has a fourth-
degree laceration and is 2 days postpartum
a nurse is caring for a client who falls in his room. after the nurse assesses the
client. notifies the client's provider, and completes an incident report, which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. make a copy of the incident report for the provider
b.submit the incident report to the risk manager
c.place the incident report in the client's chart
d.document in the chart that incidence report has been filed - Correct answer-
submit the incident report to the risk manager
a nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. the nurse's role in regard
to informed consent is which of the following? - Correct answer-Determining the
client's level of understanding about the procedure
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,a charge nurse is observing a nurse insert an indwelling urinary catheter into a
female client. for which of the following actions by the nurse should the charge
nurse intervene? - Correct answer-the nurse separates the client's labia with her
dominant hand
a nurse is providing teaching to an assistive personnel about caring for clients with
restraints. which of the following statements by the AP indicates the an
understanding of the teaching - Correct answer-i will tie a restraint to the portion of
the bed that moves when the head of the bed is moved
a nurse is providing postmortem care for a client. identify the sequence of steps the
nurse should follow - Correct answer--make sure the provider has certified the
client's dead
-verify the client's organ and tissue donation status
-remove medical equipment from the client
-cleanse the body while adhering to body fluid precautions
-attach ID tags to the body
a nurse in a long term facility is planning care for several clients. which of the
following activities should the nurse delegate to the LPN? - Correct answer-
schedule a diagnostic study for a client
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, a nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. the client's partner has been
taught to perform suctioning. which of the following actions by the partner should
indicate to the nurse a readiness for the client's discharge? - Correct answer-
performing the procedure independently
a nurse is reviewing the goals of the nurse-client therapeutic relationship with a
client who is seeking counseling. which of the following information should the
nurse include in this discussion - Correct answer-The client achieves optimal
personal growth
A nurse manager hears a staff nurse on the unit speak openly about her dislike of a
new policy regarding client care. When discussing the issue with the nurse, which
of the following statements by the nurse manager is appropriate?
A. You should support this policy change because it is based on EBP
B. Being open to change is an expectation for nurses who work on this unit
C. Why didnt you voice your concerns before the new policy was initiated?
D. Lets talk about your concerns about the new policy - Correct answer-D. Lets
talk about your concerns about the new policy
a nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for falls. which of the following actions
should the nurse take - Correct answer--teach the client to use the call light
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