NR 224 Fundamentals Week 3-5 Exams Review Test
Bank 2026 - a Review of 250 Real Past Exam
Questions and Correct Answers/ NR 224 midterm
Exam Prep 2026-2027 (new!)
250 Practice Questions on functional ability
A client with an indwelling urinary catheter has been given a bed bath by a new
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse evaluating the cleanliness of the
client notices crusting at the urinary meatus.
Which action should the nurse take next?
Ask the UAP to observe while the nurse performs catheter care
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is providing eye care for a client who has experienced a stroke and has
limited mobility in their hands.
Demonstrate the proper technique for cleaning a client's eyes.
On which side of the eye does the nurse start?
Upper eyelid moving from nose outward.
3 multiple choice options
A nurse is caring for a client with a wound on the right arm. Which assessment
finding requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?
The odor from the wound noted after irrigation of the wound
3 multiple choice options
A nurse enters a client's room to discuss discharge instructions and notes that the
client is grimacing. This is considered an
observation.
2 multiple choice options
1
,The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10. The client rates pain
at 6. This is considered a
severity of symptom.
2 multiple choice options
The nurse assesses the client's surgical wound and notes that the area of separation
is inflamed. This is considered an
inspection.
2 multiple choice options
occurs when the skin or underlying tissues are subjected to pressure or shear from
a medical device or piece of equipment used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
medical device-related pressure injury
1 multiple choice option
occurs when erythema or other manifestations of subcutaneous abnormality are
present 30 minutes or more after removal of a device or adhesive securing the
device.
medical adhesive-related skin injury
1 multiple choice option
Which are risk factors that predispose a client to developing a pressure injury?
Select all that apply.
Altered perfusion
Age greater than 65 years
Malnutrition
Immobility
3 multiple choice options
Which client is at greatest risk of developing a pressure injury?
An older adult client who is hospitalized with bilateral hip fractures
2
,3 multiple choice options
presents as dry, thick, leathery tissue that is often tan, brown, or black.
Eschar
1 multiple choice option
is characterized as being yellow, tan, green, or brown in color and may be moist,
loose, and stringy in appearance.
Slough
1 multiple choice option
When planning patient-centered wound care, the nurse should ensure that the
planned outcome addresses which factor?
Achieving the highest possible level of wellness and independence in function
3 multiple choice options
Which body area is best to accurately assess skin tone?
Under the upper arm
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is caring for a client who had an abdominal surgery 2 days ago. Upon
assessment of the incision, the nurse notes that it is open with tissue outside of the
wound.
Which action should the nurse take first?
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing soaked in sterile saline.
3 multiple choice options
A client who is paralyzed from the waist down, resides in a rehabilitation facility.
What is the most appropriate bath for this client?
Partial bed bath
3 multiple choice options
3
, A nurse is assisting a client with a bed bath. What is the purpose of encouraging
the client to wash themselves? Select all that apply.
Encourages independence
Assesses the client's abilities
3 multiple choice options
The client is on ordered bed rest and requires a linen change. Which actions will
the nurse implement?
Select all that apply.
Advise the client that they will feel a lump when rolling over.
Turn the clean pillowcase inside out over the hand holding it.
Make a modified mitered corner with the sheet, blanket, and spread.
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is providing a complete bed bath to a client using a commercial bath
cleansing pack (bag bath). Which action taken by the nurse is used only when
bathing clients with this type of product?
Allow the skin to air-dry
3 multiple choice options
Which action violates medical asepsis when the nurse makes an occupied bed?
Returning unused linen to a linen closet
3 multiple choice options
Proper delegation (tasks within the UAP's scope of practice):
"When making the bed, do not lay the client flat."
"Notify me if the client reports pain."
"Help the client ambulate to the chair and then make the bed."
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Bank 2026 - a Review of 250 Real Past Exam
Questions and Correct Answers/ NR 224 midterm
Exam Prep 2026-2027 (new!)
250 Practice Questions on functional ability
A client with an indwelling urinary catheter has been given a bed bath by a new
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse evaluating the cleanliness of the
client notices crusting at the urinary meatus.
Which action should the nurse take next?
Ask the UAP to observe while the nurse performs catheter care
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is providing eye care for a client who has experienced a stroke and has
limited mobility in their hands.
Demonstrate the proper technique for cleaning a client's eyes.
On which side of the eye does the nurse start?
Upper eyelid moving from nose outward.
3 multiple choice options
A nurse is caring for a client with a wound on the right arm. Which assessment
finding requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?
The odor from the wound noted after irrigation of the wound
3 multiple choice options
A nurse enters a client's room to discuss discharge instructions and notes that the
client is grimacing. This is considered an
observation.
2 multiple choice options
1
,The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10. The client rates pain
at 6. This is considered a
severity of symptom.
2 multiple choice options
The nurse assesses the client's surgical wound and notes that the area of separation
is inflamed. This is considered an
inspection.
2 multiple choice options
occurs when the skin or underlying tissues are subjected to pressure or shear from
a medical device or piece of equipment used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
medical device-related pressure injury
1 multiple choice option
occurs when erythema or other manifestations of subcutaneous abnormality are
present 30 minutes or more after removal of a device or adhesive securing the
device.
medical adhesive-related skin injury
1 multiple choice option
Which are risk factors that predispose a client to developing a pressure injury?
Select all that apply.
Altered perfusion
Age greater than 65 years
Malnutrition
Immobility
3 multiple choice options
Which client is at greatest risk of developing a pressure injury?
An older adult client who is hospitalized with bilateral hip fractures
2
,3 multiple choice options
presents as dry, thick, leathery tissue that is often tan, brown, or black.
Eschar
1 multiple choice option
is characterized as being yellow, tan, green, or brown in color and may be moist,
loose, and stringy in appearance.
Slough
1 multiple choice option
When planning patient-centered wound care, the nurse should ensure that the
planned outcome addresses which factor?
Achieving the highest possible level of wellness and independence in function
3 multiple choice options
Which body area is best to accurately assess skin tone?
Under the upper arm
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is caring for a client who had an abdominal surgery 2 days ago. Upon
assessment of the incision, the nurse notes that it is open with tissue outside of the
wound.
Which action should the nurse take first?
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing soaked in sterile saline.
3 multiple choice options
A client who is paralyzed from the waist down, resides in a rehabilitation facility.
What is the most appropriate bath for this client?
Partial bed bath
3 multiple choice options
3
, A nurse is assisting a client with a bed bath. What is the purpose of encouraging
the client to wash themselves? Select all that apply.
Encourages independence
Assesses the client's abilities
3 multiple choice options
The client is on ordered bed rest and requires a linen change. Which actions will
the nurse implement?
Select all that apply.
Advise the client that they will feel a lump when rolling over.
Turn the clean pillowcase inside out over the hand holding it.
Make a modified mitered corner with the sheet, blanket, and spread.
3 multiple choice options
The nurse is providing a complete bed bath to a client using a commercial bath
cleansing pack (bag bath). Which action taken by the nurse is used only when
bathing clients with this type of product?
Allow the skin to air-dry
3 multiple choice options
Which action violates medical asepsis when the nurse makes an occupied bed?
Returning unused linen to a linen closet
3 multiple choice options
Proper delegation (tasks within the UAP's scope of practice):
"When making the bed, do not lay the client flat."
"Notify me if the client reports pain."
"Help the client ambulate to the chair and then make the bed."
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