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1. Describe the role of an occupational therapist in the context of a patient with
rheumatoid arthritis struggling with activities of daily living (ADLs).
An occupational therapist provides nutritional advice to improve
health.
An occupational therapist helps patients develop skills and
strategies to perform daily activities despite physical limitations.
An occupational therapist focuses solely on physical rehabilitation.
An occupational therapist prescribes medication for pain
management.
2. Why is it important for a nurse to check the status of a client in restraints
every hour?
To document the client's behavior for legal reasons.
To assess the effectiveness of the restraints.
To ensure the client's safety and well-being while in restraints.
To prepare for the removal of the restraints.
3. If a nurse observes that a client has developed redness on their wrists after
being restrained, what should be the nurse's immediate action?
Notify the provider after the shift.
Adjust the restraints to make them tighter.
Document the redness and continue monitoring.
Remove the restraints and assess the client's condition.
,4. Who should a nurse report increased fall rates associated with zolpidem to
within the healthcare team?
The surgeon
The pharmacist
The risk manager
The case manager
5. Describe the key steps involved in effective hand hygiene that a newly
licensed nurse should follow.
The key steps include using hand sanitizer only and skipping rinsing.
The key steps include wetting hands, applying soap, scrubbing for
at least 20 seconds, rinsing, and drying hands properly.
The key steps include drying hands before applying soap.
The key steps include only using soap and water without any
scrubbing.
6. What type of information is essential for a nurse to include in a referral for a
physical therapist?
Family medical history
Medication taken prior to admission
Medical health insurance claims
Physical assessment findings
7. A nurse receiving change-of-shift report from the nurse on the previous shift.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report?
"Client in room 301 is in the cardiac catheterization lab."
, "Client in room 303 needs his 8am blood glucose before his
scheduled insulin."
"Client in room 302 has visitors."
"Client in room 304 is doing poorly."
8. The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What statement, made by the patient,
indicates the need for further teaching?
"When I am sick, I should limit the amount of fluids I drink so that I
don't produce excess mucus."
"Pursed-lip breathing is like exercise for my lungs and will help me
strengthen my breathing muscles."
"I will ensure that I receive an influenza vaccine every year, preferably
in the fall."
"I will look for a smoking-cessation support group in my
neighborhood."
9. Which following scenario represents a breach of confidentiality and privacy?
A nurse telephones the patient's church to have the patient's name
placed on a prayer list.
A certified nursing assistant documents vital signs on a graphic sheet
in the patient's chart.
A student nurse covers the patient's identifying information while
copying the patient's medication administration record and uses the
co
A patient is allowed to see and get copies of their own medical
record.
, 10. A nurse on a hospice unit is caring for a client that has cancer and is in the
active phase of dying. Which of the following findings indicates intervention
from the nurse?
Oxygen is in use
A family member remains at the client's bedside for 24 hours
Benzodiazepines are administered every 4 hours
Assistive Personnel is encouraging intake of fluids
11. If the nurse finds that the patient's blood glucose level is significantly
elevated, what should be the nurse's immediate action?
Administer insulin as per standing orders.
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and
management.
Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect.
Document the finding and continue with the treatment plan.
12. Which of the following is an example of the nurse breaching the client's right
to confidentiality?
Interviewing the family to obtain pre-hospitalization data about the
client
Documenting in detail the client's behavior during the hospitalization
Releasing information to a client's employer when his Human
Resources Director calls to check on his status
Discussing the client's history with another staff member in order to
plan care
Latest Update 2026 | 100% Pass Guarantee | Exam Prep
1. Describe the role of an occupational therapist in the context of a patient with
rheumatoid arthritis struggling with activities of daily living (ADLs).
An occupational therapist provides nutritional advice to improve
health.
An occupational therapist helps patients develop skills and
strategies to perform daily activities despite physical limitations.
An occupational therapist focuses solely on physical rehabilitation.
An occupational therapist prescribes medication for pain
management.
2. Why is it important for a nurse to check the status of a client in restraints
every hour?
To document the client's behavior for legal reasons.
To assess the effectiveness of the restraints.
To ensure the client's safety and well-being while in restraints.
To prepare for the removal of the restraints.
3. If a nurse observes that a client has developed redness on their wrists after
being restrained, what should be the nurse's immediate action?
Notify the provider after the shift.
Adjust the restraints to make them tighter.
Document the redness and continue monitoring.
Remove the restraints and assess the client's condition.
,4. Who should a nurse report increased fall rates associated with zolpidem to
within the healthcare team?
The surgeon
The pharmacist
The risk manager
The case manager
5. Describe the key steps involved in effective hand hygiene that a newly
licensed nurse should follow.
The key steps include using hand sanitizer only and skipping rinsing.
The key steps include wetting hands, applying soap, scrubbing for
at least 20 seconds, rinsing, and drying hands properly.
The key steps include drying hands before applying soap.
The key steps include only using soap and water without any
scrubbing.
6. What type of information is essential for a nurse to include in a referral for a
physical therapist?
Family medical history
Medication taken prior to admission
Medical health insurance claims
Physical assessment findings
7. A nurse receiving change-of-shift report from the nurse on the previous shift.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report?
"Client in room 301 is in the cardiac catheterization lab."
, "Client in room 303 needs his 8am blood glucose before his
scheduled insulin."
"Client in room 302 has visitors."
"Client in room 304 is doing poorly."
8. The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a patient with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What statement, made by the patient,
indicates the need for further teaching?
"When I am sick, I should limit the amount of fluids I drink so that I
don't produce excess mucus."
"Pursed-lip breathing is like exercise for my lungs and will help me
strengthen my breathing muscles."
"I will ensure that I receive an influenza vaccine every year, preferably
in the fall."
"I will look for a smoking-cessation support group in my
neighborhood."
9. Which following scenario represents a breach of confidentiality and privacy?
A nurse telephones the patient's church to have the patient's name
placed on a prayer list.
A certified nursing assistant documents vital signs on a graphic sheet
in the patient's chart.
A student nurse covers the patient's identifying information while
copying the patient's medication administration record and uses the
co
A patient is allowed to see and get copies of their own medical
record.
, 10. A nurse on a hospice unit is caring for a client that has cancer and is in the
active phase of dying. Which of the following findings indicates intervention
from the nurse?
Oxygen is in use
A family member remains at the client's bedside for 24 hours
Benzodiazepines are administered every 4 hours
Assistive Personnel is encouraging intake of fluids
11. If the nurse finds that the patient's blood glucose level is significantly
elevated, what should be the nurse's immediate action?
Administer insulin as per standing orders.
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation and
management.
Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect.
Document the finding and continue with the treatment plan.
12. Which of the following is an example of the nurse breaching the client's right
to confidentiality?
Interviewing the family to obtain pre-hospitalization data about the
client
Documenting in detail the client's behavior during the hospitalization
Releasing information to a client's employer when his Human
Resources Director calls to check on his status
Discussing the client's history with another staff member in order to
plan care
