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Test Bank - Fundamentals of
Nursing:LATEST TEST
BANK WITH REAL
QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
(Already Graded A+)
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of
48. His blood pressure is within normal limits. Which
finding will help the nurse determine the cause of the
patient's low heart rate? a. The patient has a fever.
b. The patient has possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
c. The patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD).
d. The patient has calcium channel blockers or digitalis
medication prescriptions. - ANSWER-d. The patient
has calcium channel blockers or digitalis medication
prescriptions.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with leukemia
and is preparing to provide fluids through a vascular
access (IV) device. Which nursing intervention is a
priority in this procedure? a. Review the procedure with
the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
d. Gather available supplies. - ANSWER-c. Maintain
surgical aseptic technique.
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The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic who
has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding. The nurse
teaches the patient about rest, exercise, and eating
properly and how to utilize deep breathing and
visualization. What is the primary rationale for the nurse's
actions related to the
teaching?
a. Topics taught are standard information taught during
health care visits.
b. The patient requested this information to teach the
extended family members.
c. Stress for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion
and decreased resistance to infection.
d. These techniques will help the patient manage the
pain and loss of personal belongings. - ANSWER-c.
Stress for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion and
decreased resistance to infection.
The patient was found unresponsive in an apartment and
is being brought to the emergency department. The patient
has arm, hand, and leg edema, temperature is 95.6° F, and
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hands are cold secondary to a history of peripheral
vascular disease. It is reported that the patient has a latex
allergy. What should the nurse do to quickly measure the
patient's oxygen saturation?
a. Attach a finger probe to the patient's index finger.
b. Place a nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
c. Attach a disposable adhesive sensor to the bridge of the
patient's nose.
d. Place the sensor on the same arm that the electronic
blood pressure cuff is on - ANSWER-b. Place a
nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector
transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain spotted
fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates
understanding regarding the mode of transmission for this
disease? a. "When camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
Test Bank - Fundamentals of
Nursing:LATEST TEST
BANK WITH REAL
QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
(Already Graded A+)
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of
48. His blood pressure is within normal limits. Which
finding will help the nurse determine the cause of the
patient's low heart rate? a. The patient has a fever.
b. The patient has possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
c. The patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD).
d. The patient has calcium channel blockers or digitalis
medication prescriptions. - ANSWER-d. The patient
has calcium channel blockers or digitalis medication
prescriptions.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with leukemia
and is preparing to provide fluids through a vascular
access (IV) device. Which nursing intervention is a
priority in this procedure? a. Review the procedure with
the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
d. Gather available supplies. - ANSWER-c. Maintain
surgical aseptic technique.
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The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic who
has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding. The nurse
teaches the patient about rest, exercise, and eating
properly and how to utilize deep breathing and
visualization. What is the primary rationale for the nurse's
actions related to the
teaching?
a. Topics taught are standard information taught during
health care visits.
b. The patient requested this information to teach the
extended family members.
c. Stress for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion
and decreased resistance to infection.
d. These techniques will help the patient manage the
pain and loss of personal belongings. - ANSWER-c.
Stress for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion and
decreased resistance to infection.
The patient was found unresponsive in an apartment and
is being brought to the emergency department. The patient
has arm, hand, and leg edema, temperature is 95.6° F, and
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hands are cold secondary to a history of peripheral
vascular disease. It is reported that the patient has a latex
allergy. What should the nurse do to quickly measure the
patient's oxygen saturation?
a. Attach a finger probe to the patient's index finger.
b. Place a nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
c. Attach a disposable adhesive sensor to the bridge of the
patient's nose.
d. Place the sensor on the same arm that the electronic
blood pressure cuff is on - ANSWER-b. Place a
nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector
transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain spotted
fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates
understanding regarding the mode of transmission for this
disease? a. "When camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
