Rasmussen College MDC 1 Final Exam
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1. A patient asks the nurse if they can review their medical records.Which
response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Only your healthcare provider can give you access to your medical records."
B) "You have the right to review your records, but you need to follow the facility's policy."
C) "You are not allowed to see your records, but I can provide you with a summary."
D) "Your family member can review them on your behalf.": B) "You have the right to review your records, but you
need to follow the facility's policy."
2. When assisting a patient with oral hygiene, which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prevent aspiration?
A) Use a large amount of water to rinse the mouth.
B) Position the patient in a supine position.
C) Use a toothbrush with firm bristles.
D) Position the patient in a semi-Fowler's position.: D) Position the patient in a semi-Fowler's position.
3. A patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) reports pain in their legs when walking.What is the
priority nursing intervention?
A) Elevate the legs above the heart level.
B) Encourage the patient to continue walking until the pain subsides.
C) Recommend the patient sit and rest until the pain goes away.
D) Apply cold compresses to the affected area.: C) Recommend the patient sit and rest until the pain goes away.
,Rationale: Claudication pain associated with PAD is due to poor perfusion. Resting the legs can help alleviate the
pain.
4. The nurse is preparing to take a rectal temperature for a patient.Which action is correct?
A) Insert the thermometer 1 inch into the rectum.
B) Lubricate the thermometer tip before insertion.
C) Position the patient in the supine position.
D) Record the temperature as an oral reading.: B) Lubricate the thermometer tip before insertion.
5. A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected fluid overload.Which clinical manifestation supports this
condition?
A) Dry, flaky skin
B) Tachycardia
C) Wheezing upon auscultation
D) Decreased urine output: C) Wheezing upon auscultation Rationale:Wheezing
,can indicate fluid in the lungs, a common sign of fluid overload, especially in patients
with heart failure.
6. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to a patient experiencing insomnia?
A) "Take naps during the day to make up for lost sleep."
B) "Drink a cup of coffee before bed to relax."
C) "Establish a regular bedtime routine."
D) "Exercise vigorously right before bedtime.": C) "Establish a regular bedtime routine." Rationale: A
consistent bedtime routine can help signal to the body that it's time to sleep, promoting better sleep quality.
7. A patient who is homeless presents with malnutrition. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,
which of the following should be the nurse's priority?
A) Providing information about community resources
B) Addressing the patient's nutritional needs
C) Discussing the importance of self-esteem
D) Encouraging the patient to develop social relationships: B) Addressing the patient's nutritional needs
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy, physiological needs such as food must be met before addressing
higher-level needs like self-es- teem or social relationships.
8. A nurse is assessing pain in a patient who does not speak English.Which pain assessment tool is most
appropriate?
A) Numeric rating scale
B) Visual analog scale
C) FACES pain scale
D) Verbal descriptor scale: C) FACES pain scale Rationale:The FACES scale is useful for patients with language
barriers as it uses facial expressions to convey different levels of pain.
9. The nurse delegates the task of ambulating a stable patient to a nursing assistant.Which of the
following is an appropriate statement to include in the delegation?
A) "Let me know if the patient complains of any pain during ambulation."
B) "You can give the patient their morning medications during the walk."
C) "You can evaluate the patient's gait while ambulating."
D) "You are responsible for documenting the patient's ambulation progress."-
: A) "Let me know if the patient complains of any pain during ambulation." Rationale: The nurse can delegate the task
, of ambulation but remains responsible forassessing the patient's response to the activity.
Questions with Verified Answers
100% Guarantee passing score of 90% or higher
Consist of 200 multichoice Questions with Answers
1. A patient asks the nurse if they can review their medical records.Which
response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Only your healthcare provider can give you access to your medical records."
B) "You have the right to review your records, but you need to follow the facility's policy."
C) "You are not allowed to see your records, but I can provide you with a summary."
D) "Your family member can review them on your behalf.": B) "You have the right to review your records, but you
need to follow the facility's policy."
2. When assisting a patient with oral hygiene, which of the following actions should the nurse take to
prevent aspiration?
A) Use a large amount of water to rinse the mouth.
B) Position the patient in a supine position.
C) Use a toothbrush with firm bristles.
D) Position the patient in a semi-Fowler's position.: D) Position the patient in a semi-Fowler's position.
3. A patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) reports pain in their legs when walking.What is the
priority nursing intervention?
A) Elevate the legs above the heart level.
B) Encourage the patient to continue walking until the pain subsides.
C) Recommend the patient sit and rest until the pain goes away.
D) Apply cold compresses to the affected area.: C) Recommend the patient sit and rest until the pain goes away.
,Rationale: Claudication pain associated with PAD is due to poor perfusion. Resting the legs can help alleviate the
pain.
4. The nurse is preparing to take a rectal temperature for a patient.Which action is correct?
A) Insert the thermometer 1 inch into the rectum.
B) Lubricate the thermometer tip before insertion.
C) Position the patient in the supine position.
D) Record the temperature as an oral reading.: B) Lubricate the thermometer tip before insertion.
5. A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected fluid overload.Which clinical manifestation supports this
condition?
A) Dry, flaky skin
B) Tachycardia
C) Wheezing upon auscultation
D) Decreased urine output: C) Wheezing upon auscultation Rationale:Wheezing
,can indicate fluid in the lungs, a common sign of fluid overload, especially in patients
with heart failure.
6. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to a patient experiencing insomnia?
A) "Take naps during the day to make up for lost sleep."
B) "Drink a cup of coffee before bed to relax."
C) "Establish a regular bedtime routine."
D) "Exercise vigorously right before bedtime.": C) "Establish a regular bedtime routine." Rationale: A
consistent bedtime routine can help signal to the body that it's time to sleep, promoting better sleep quality.
7. A patient who is homeless presents with malnutrition. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,
which of the following should be the nurse's priority?
A) Providing information about community resources
B) Addressing the patient's nutritional needs
C) Discussing the importance of self-esteem
D) Encouraging the patient to develop social relationships: B) Addressing the patient's nutritional needs
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy, physiological needs such as food must be met before addressing
higher-level needs like self-es- teem or social relationships.
8. A nurse is assessing pain in a patient who does not speak English.Which pain assessment tool is most
appropriate?
A) Numeric rating scale
B) Visual analog scale
C) FACES pain scale
D) Verbal descriptor scale: C) FACES pain scale Rationale:The FACES scale is useful for patients with language
barriers as it uses facial expressions to convey different levels of pain.
9. The nurse delegates the task of ambulating a stable patient to a nursing assistant.Which of the
following is an appropriate statement to include in the delegation?
A) "Let me know if the patient complains of any pain during ambulation."
B) "You can give the patient their morning medications during the walk."
C) "You can evaluate the patient's gait while ambulating."
D) "You are responsible for documenting the patient's ambulation progress."-
: A) "Let me know if the patient complains of any pain during ambulation." Rationale: The nurse can delegate the task
, of ambulation but remains responsible forassessing the patient's response to the activity.
