Nursing Fundamentals Cumulative Test Questions || 100%
Correct Answers.
What standard of care applies to the student nurse when providing client care? The student is
held to: correct answers The same standard of care as a Registered Nurse
Defamation of character can be illustrated by the following examples (select all that apply)
correct answers -Writing in nursing documentation that the client has never held a job and
has collected government funding her entire life
-Telling co-workers during break that you think the health unit coordinator and the new nurse
are stealing narcotics but not reporting it to the supervisor
-During shift report stating that you have known the client for years and stating that she has
always made poor choices and has been in jail
A client asks the nurse for an explanation as to the difference between Medicare and
Medicaid. The nurse tells the client that the Medicaid insurance program is best described as:
correct answers A Federally funded health care program for low income individuals that
varies from state to state
The Registered Nurse has several LPN's and CNA's on the shift to supervise. Which of the
following responsibilities can only the RN preform? correct answers Evaluating the care
provided to the client
Once a task has been identified for delegation to assistive personnel what would the RN
assess to assure the delegation is appropriate? correct answers The delegated task is within
the scope of the assistive personnel
The nurse working the night shift enters the medication room to find a coworker with a
tourniquet wrapped around the upper arm. The coworker is about to insert a needle attached
to a syringe filled with a clear liquid into the antecubital area. Which of the following is the
most appropriate initial action by the nurse? correct answers Call the nursing supervisor
The client is preparing for surgery. The client is questioning the benefits of the procedure on
the consent form. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse? correct answers
"It sounds like you have some important questions. I'll let your provider know because he/she
can best explain the procedure"
The nurse must be aware of individuals who are able to give consent for procedures and
treatments. Which one of the following individuals may legally give informed consent?
correct answers A 16-year old for his/her newborn child
Informed consent is defined as: correct answers An agreement signed by the client to accept a
course of treatment or procedure after receiving complete information from the person
preforming the procedure
The minimal education requirement for a nurse who assumes advanced practice roles in
education, research, or administration is: correct answers Masters degree in nursing
, The nurse is confused about the need to vigorously suction a client who is in a coma and also
in the dying process. Which of the following would the nurse as himself/herself when making
an ethical decision? correct answers "I cannot figure out what's right in this situation. I need
to collect more data".
Which statement would be true of the nurse practice acts? correct answers Nurse practice acts
allow nurses to delegate tasks to others
A client has been prescribed liquid nutritional supplements (Ensure) three times a day at
home. The client tells the nurse that because of the high cost, he/she is diluting it with water
so the supplement lasts longer. The nurse should first: correct answers Help the client look
for community resources that may be available
Functioning in the role of the "client advocate" requires that the nurse: correct answers
Support the client's decisions
The nurse who represents the client's needs and wished to the provider is functioning in the
role of: correct answers Client Advocate
Nurses may minimize the risk of legal problems by: correct answers Attending an in-service
using new equipment
A major trend influencing nursing practice today is: correct answers Increased elderly
population
A new graduate is best able to demonstrate caring behavior towards the client by first: correct
answers Being honest and informing clients that he or she has never preformed the treatments
before on an actual client
Which of the following professional organizations establishes ethical codes and standards of
nursing practice? correct answers American Nurses Association
A person who is responsible for their own health in collaboration with health-care
professionals is termed: correct answers A client
An entry into a clients chart describes wound drainage as "sanguineous". This means it:
correct answers Contains large amounts of red blood cells
The nurse should implement which measures to prevent infection in a hospitalized client with
a weakened immune system? correct answers Use handwashing before touching the client
and use surgical asepsis which any invasive procedure
The nurse recognizes that the individual with the highest susceptibility to infection is the
individual with: correct answers Burns with open wounds
Which of the following statements would indicate a higher risk for infection? correct answers
"I has my last dose of chemotherapy two days ago and I'm really happy"
Which of the following is an example of a nonspecific body defense against infection?
correct answers Inflammatory Response
Correct Answers.
What standard of care applies to the student nurse when providing client care? The student is
held to: correct answers The same standard of care as a Registered Nurse
Defamation of character can be illustrated by the following examples (select all that apply)
correct answers -Writing in nursing documentation that the client has never held a job and
has collected government funding her entire life
-Telling co-workers during break that you think the health unit coordinator and the new nurse
are stealing narcotics but not reporting it to the supervisor
-During shift report stating that you have known the client for years and stating that she has
always made poor choices and has been in jail
A client asks the nurse for an explanation as to the difference between Medicare and
Medicaid. The nurse tells the client that the Medicaid insurance program is best described as:
correct answers A Federally funded health care program for low income individuals that
varies from state to state
The Registered Nurse has several LPN's and CNA's on the shift to supervise. Which of the
following responsibilities can only the RN preform? correct answers Evaluating the care
provided to the client
Once a task has been identified for delegation to assistive personnel what would the RN
assess to assure the delegation is appropriate? correct answers The delegated task is within
the scope of the assistive personnel
The nurse working the night shift enters the medication room to find a coworker with a
tourniquet wrapped around the upper arm. The coworker is about to insert a needle attached
to a syringe filled with a clear liquid into the antecubital area. Which of the following is the
most appropriate initial action by the nurse? correct answers Call the nursing supervisor
The client is preparing for surgery. The client is questioning the benefits of the procedure on
the consent form. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse? correct answers
"It sounds like you have some important questions. I'll let your provider know because he/she
can best explain the procedure"
The nurse must be aware of individuals who are able to give consent for procedures and
treatments. Which one of the following individuals may legally give informed consent?
correct answers A 16-year old for his/her newborn child
Informed consent is defined as: correct answers An agreement signed by the client to accept a
course of treatment or procedure after receiving complete information from the person
preforming the procedure
The minimal education requirement for a nurse who assumes advanced practice roles in
education, research, or administration is: correct answers Masters degree in nursing
, The nurse is confused about the need to vigorously suction a client who is in a coma and also
in the dying process. Which of the following would the nurse as himself/herself when making
an ethical decision? correct answers "I cannot figure out what's right in this situation. I need
to collect more data".
Which statement would be true of the nurse practice acts? correct answers Nurse practice acts
allow nurses to delegate tasks to others
A client has been prescribed liquid nutritional supplements (Ensure) three times a day at
home. The client tells the nurse that because of the high cost, he/she is diluting it with water
so the supplement lasts longer. The nurse should first: correct answers Help the client look
for community resources that may be available
Functioning in the role of the "client advocate" requires that the nurse: correct answers
Support the client's decisions
The nurse who represents the client's needs and wished to the provider is functioning in the
role of: correct answers Client Advocate
Nurses may minimize the risk of legal problems by: correct answers Attending an in-service
using new equipment
A major trend influencing nursing practice today is: correct answers Increased elderly
population
A new graduate is best able to demonstrate caring behavior towards the client by first: correct
answers Being honest and informing clients that he or she has never preformed the treatments
before on an actual client
Which of the following professional organizations establishes ethical codes and standards of
nursing practice? correct answers American Nurses Association
A person who is responsible for their own health in collaboration with health-care
professionals is termed: correct answers A client
An entry into a clients chart describes wound drainage as "sanguineous". This means it:
correct answers Contains large amounts of red blood cells
The nurse should implement which measures to prevent infection in a hospitalized client with
a weakened immune system? correct answers Use handwashing before touching the client
and use surgical asepsis which any invasive procedure
The nurse recognizes that the individual with the highest susceptibility to infection is the
individual with: correct answers Burns with open wounds
Which of the following statements would indicate a higher risk for infection? correct answers
"I has my last dose of chemotherapy two days ago and I'm really happy"
Which of the following is an example of a nonspecific body defense against infection?
correct answers Inflammatory Response
