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,A nurse is caring for a client who has injuries resulting B.) "I can't sleep well because whenever I move in my sleep, the pain wakes me
from a motor-vehicle crash. Which of the following client up."
statements should the nurse address first?
A.) "I'm afraid this injury will cause me to lose my job."
B.) "I can't sleep well because whenever I move in my
sleep, the pain wakes me up."
C.) "Idk what I will do if my car isn't safe or even drivable
after the crash."
D.) "I wonder how I am going to be able to take care of
my family"
A nurse is reviewing the correct use of a fire extinguisher C. Remove the safety pin from the extinguisher
with a client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse direct the client to take first?
A. Aim the hose at the base of the fire
B. Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher
C. Remove the safety pin from the extinguisher
D. Sweep the hose from side to side to dispense material
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is at C) Monitor the client at least once every hour
risk of falling. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A) Assign the client to a private room
B) Keep 4 side rails up while the client in in bed
C) Monitor the client at least once every hour
D) Request a PRN prescription for restraints
A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who B) "Raise your index finger if you need to pause during the insertion"
requires enteral feedings. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse give the client before
beginning the procedure?
A) "Inhale forcefully during insertion
B) "Raise your index finger if you need to pause during
the insertion"
C) "Bear down during insertion"
D) "Avoid making any swallowing motions during the
insertion"
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment of a A. Romberg
client. To promote safety during the examination, the
nurse stands nearby as the client follows the instructions
for which of the following tests?
A. Romberg
B. Kinesthetic Sensation
C. 2 Point Discrimination
D. Weber
,A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse A) Obtaining cotton balls for the tracheostomy care
perform tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the
following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires
intervention?
A) Obtaining cotton balls for the tracheostomy care
B) Obtaining hydrogen peroxide for the tracheostomy
care
C) Obtaining sterile gloves for the tracheostomy care
D) Obtaining a sterile brush for the tracheostomy care
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a peripheral IV C) Choose a vein that is soft on palpitation
insertion. When choosing the site, which of the following
sites should the nurse select?
A) Select a vein in the client's dominant arm
B) Choose the most proximal vein in the extremity
C) Choose a vein that is soft on palpitation
D) Select a site distal to previous venipuncture attempts
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients who are A. A client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% O2 via partial rebreather
receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following clients
should the nurse plan to see first?
A. A client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% O2
via partial rebreather
B. A client who has emphysema and is receiving at 3L/min
via a transtracheal oxygen cannula
C. A client with old tracheostomy, receiving 40%
humidified oxygen via trach collar
D. A client with COPD that is receiving oxygen at 2L/min
via nasal cannula
A nurse is teaching a client who is recovering from B) Hold the breath for 5 sec after goal volume is reached
gallbladder surgery how to use an incentive spirometer.
Which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A) Exhale slowly to reach the goal volume
B) Hold the breath for 5 sec after goal volume is reached
C) Continue to breathe deeply between each cycle
D) Limit the repeat pattern of breathing to 5 breaths
, A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty with D) Cerebellum
muscle coordination following a head injury. The nurse
should suspect injury to which of the following areas of
the brain?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Cerebral Cortex
C) Pituitary
D) Cerebellum
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting a client. A) Assessment
Which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse document in the client's record first?
A) Assessment
B) Plan of care
C) Nursing interventions performed
D) Evaluation of progress
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a chest x-ray. D) Identify the client using two identifiers
Prior to the client being transported for the procedure,
which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A) Explain the X-ray procedure to the client
B) Help the client into a wheelchair before the
transporter arrives
C) Ask if the client has any questions
D) Identify the client using two identifiers
A nurse is witnessing a client sign an informed consent D) The signature on the preoperative consent form is the client's
form for surgery. Which of the following describes what
the nurse is affirming by this action?
A) The client fully understands the provider's explanation
of the procedure
B) The client has been informed about the risks and
benefits of the procedure
C) The nurse witnessed the provider's explanation of the
procedure
D) The signature on the preoperative consent form is the
client's
A nurse is discussing fire safety with newly hired nurses. D) Evacuate clients from unit
Which of the following actions is the priority if a fire
occurs in the health care facility?
A) Close the fire doors on the unit
B) Use a fire extinguisher on the fire
C) Pull the nearest fire alarm
D) Evacuate clients from unit
| COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
FUNDAMENTALS STUDY GUIDE 2026|
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,A nurse is caring for a client who has injuries resulting B.) "I can't sleep well because whenever I move in my sleep, the pain wakes me
from a motor-vehicle crash. Which of the following client up."
statements should the nurse address first?
A.) "I'm afraid this injury will cause me to lose my job."
B.) "I can't sleep well because whenever I move in my
sleep, the pain wakes me up."
C.) "Idk what I will do if my car isn't safe or even drivable
after the crash."
D.) "I wonder how I am going to be able to take care of
my family"
A nurse is reviewing the correct use of a fire extinguisher C. Remove the safety pin from the extinguisher
with a client. Which of the following actions should the
nurse direct the client to take first?
A. Aim the hose at the base of the fire
B. Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher
C. Remove the safety pin from the extinguisher
D. Sweep the hose from side to side to dispense material
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and is at C) Monitor the client at least once every hour
risk of falling. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A) Assign the client to a private room
B) Keep 4 side rails up while the client in in bed
C) Monitor the client at least once every hour
D) Request a PRN prescription for restraints
A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client who B) "Raise your index finger if you need to pause during the insertion"
requires enteral feedings. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse give the client before
beginning the procedure?
A) "Inhale forcefully during insertion
B) "Raise your index finger if you need to pause during
the insertion"
C) "Bear down during insertion"
D) "Avoid making any swallowing motions during the
insertion"
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment of a A. Romberg
client. To promote safety during the examination, the
nurse stands nearby as the client follows the instructions
for which of the following tests?
A. Romberg
B. Kinesthetic Sensation
C. 2 Point Discrimination
D. Weber
,A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse A) Obtaining cotton balls for the tracheostomy care
perform tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the
following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires
intervention?
A) Obtaining cotton balls for the tracheostomy care
B) Obtaining hydrogen peroxide for the tracheostomy
care
C) Obtaining sterile gloves for the tracheostomy care
D) Obtaining a sterile brush for the tracheostomy care
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a peripheral IV C) Choose a vein that is soft on palpitation
insertion. When choosing the site, which of the following
sites should the nurse select?
A) Select a vein in the client's dominant arm
B) Choose the most proximal vein in the extremity
C) Choose a vein that is soft on palpitation
D) Select a site distal to previous venipuncture attempts
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients who are A. A client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% O2 via partial rebreather
receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following clients
should the nurse plan to see first?
A. A client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% O2
via partial rebreather
B. A client who has emphysema and is receiving at 3L/min
via a transtracheal oxygen cannula
C. A client with old tracheostomy, receiving 40%
humidified oxygen via trach collar
D. A client with COPD that is receiving oxygen at 2L/min
via nasal cannula
A nurse is teaching a client who is recovering from B) Hold the breath for 5 sec after goal volume is reached
gallbladder surgery how to use an incentive spirometer.
Which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
A) Exhale slowly to reach the goal volume
B) Hold the breath for 5 sec after goal volume is reached
C) Continue to breathe deeply between each cycle
D) Limit the repeat pattern of breathing to 5 breaths
, A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty with D) Cerebellum
muscle coordination following a head injury. The nurse
should suspect injury to which of the following areas of
the brain?
A) Hypothalamus
B) Cerebral Cortex
C) Pituitary
D) Cerebellum
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting a client. A) Assessment
Which of the following pieces of information should the
nurse document in the client's record first?
A) Assessment
B) Plan of care
C) Nursing interventions performed
D) Evaluation of progress
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a chest x-ray. D) Identify the client using two identifiers
Prior to the client being transported for the procedure,
which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A) Explain the X-ray procedure to the client
B) Help the client into a wheelchair before the
transporter arrives
C) Ask if the client has any questions
D) Identify the client using two identifiers
A nurse is witnessing a client sign an informed consent D) The signature on the preoperative consent form is the client's
form for surgery. Which of the following describes what
the nurse is affirming by this action?
A) The client fully understands the provider's explanation
of the procedure
B) The client has been informed about the risks and
benefits of the procedure
C) The nurse witnessed the provider's explanation of the
procedure
D) The signature on the preoperative consent form is the
client's
A nurse is discussing fire safety with newly hired nurses. D) Evacuate clients from unit
Which of the following actions is the priority if a fire
occurs in the health care facility?
A) Close the fire doors on the unit
B) Use a fire extinguisher on the fire
C) Pull the nearest fire alarm
D) Evacuate clients from unit
