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,Question 1.
A nurse is performing a primary assessment on a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse perform first?
A. Check the client’s blood pressure
B. Palpate the peripheral pulses
C. Evaluate the client’s level of consciousness
D. Assess the client’s airway
Correct Answer: D. Assess the client’s airway
Explanation: According to the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework, assessing
and maintaining a patent airway is the first priority in a primary assessment.
Question 2.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires droplet precautions. Which of the following PPE
should the nurse wear when entering the room?
A. N95 respirator
B. A surgical mask
C. Gown and gloves only
D. Shoe covers
Correct Answer: B. A surgical mask
Explanation: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when within 3 to 6 feet of the
client to prevent transmission of large-particle droplets.
Question 3.
Which ethical principle is being applied when a nurse supports a client’s decision to refuse
chemotherapy?
A. Beneficence
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Justice
D. Autonomy
Correct Answer: D. Autonomy
Explanation: Autonomy is the right of the client to make their own personal decisions
about their medical care.
,Question 4.
A nurse discovers a small fire in a client’s wastebasket. What should the nurse do first
according to the RACE acronym?
A. Alarm: Activate the fire alarm system
B. Rescue: Move the client to a safe area
C. Confine: Close the door to the room
D. Extinguish: Use a fire extinguisher
Correct Answer: B. Rescue: Move the client to a safe area
Explanation: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish. The immediate priority
is to rescue and protect clients in close proximity to the fire.
Question 5.
When assessing a client’s blood pressure, the nurse notes the cuff is too small for the
client’s arm. What impact will this have on the reading?
A. The reading will not be affected
B. The reading will be falsely low
C. The reading will be falsely high
D. The diastolic reading will be low and systolic high
Correct Answer: C. The reading will be falsely high
Explanation: A blood pressure cuff that is too small (narrow) will result in a falsely high
reading because it requires more pressure to occlude the artery.
Question 6.
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to a chair. Which action should the
nurse take to prevent back injury?
A. Spread the feet apart for a wide base of support
B. Keep the feet close together
C. Bend at the waist
D. Twist the torso while lifting
Correct Answer: A. Spread the feet apart for a wide base of support
Explanation: A wide base of support increases stability and reduces the risk of back
injury. Bending at the knees and avoiding twisting are also key safety measures.
Question 7.
A nurse is teaching a client about a clear liquid diet. Which of the following food choices
should the nurse include?
A. Apple juice
B. Orange juice with pulp
C. Vanilla pudding
, D. Yogurt
Correct Answer: A. Apple juice
Explanation: Clear liquid diets include fluids that are transparent to light and liquid at
room temperature, such as apple juice, broth, and gelatin.
Question 8.
Which document allows a client to specify their wishes regarding medical treatment if
they become unable to communicate?
A. Informed Consent
B. Incident Report
C. Nursing Care Plan
D. Living Will
Correct Answer: D. Living Will
Explanation: A living will is a legal document that expresses a client’s wishes regarding
medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated.
Question 9.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to an adult client. Which site is the
safest and preferred for this procedure?
A. Dorsogluteal
B. Ventrogluteal
C. Deltoid
D. Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer: B. Ventrogluteal
Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the safest and preferred site for IM injections in
adults because it is away from major blood vessels and nerves.
Question 10.
A client has a prescription for wrist restraints. How often should the nurse remove the
restraints to assess skin integrity and provide range of motion?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Once per shift
D. Only when the client requests
Correct Answer: B. Every 2 hours
Explanation: Restraints must be removed at least every 2 hours to assess skin,
neurovascular status, and provide range-of-motion exercises.
EXAM UPDATED
2092 QUESTIONS BANK
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS & REVIEW)
Answers with detailed Rationales
What You'll Get:
• 2092 questions
• quick review
• Printable, easy-to-study PDF
• Actual questions and correct answers
,Question 1.
A nurse is performing a primary assessment on a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse perform first?
A. Check the client’s blood pressure
B. Palpate the peripheral pulses
C. Evaluate the client’s level of consciousness
D. Assess the client’s airway
Correct Answer: D. Assess the client’s airway
Explanation: According to the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework, assessing
and maintaining a patent airway is the first priority in a primary assessment.
Question 2.
A nurse is caring for a client who requires droplet precautions. Which of the following PPE
should the nurse wear when entering the room?
A. N95 respirator
B. A surgical mask
C. Gown and gloves only
D. Shoe covers
Correct Answer: B. A surgical mask
Explanation: Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when within 3 to 6 feet of the
client to prevent transmission of large-particle droplets.
Question 3.
Which ethical principle is being applied when a nurse supports a client’s decision to refuse
chemotherapy?
A. Beneficence
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Justice
D. Autonomy
Correct Answer: D. Autonomy
Explanation: Autonomy is the right of the client to make their own personal decisions
about their medical care.
,Question 4.
A nurse discovers a small fire in a client’s wastebasket. What should the nurse do first
according to the RACE acronym?
A. Alarm: Activate the fire alarm system
B. Rescue: Move the client to a safe area
C. Confine: Close the door to the room
D. Extinguish: Use a fire extinguisher
Correct Answer: B. Rescue: Move the client to a safe area
Explanation: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish. The immediate priority
is to rescue and protect clients in close proximity to the fire.
Question 5.
When assessing a client’s blood pressure, the nurse notes the cuff is too small for the
client’s arm. What impact will this have on the reading?
A. The reading will not be affected
B. The reading will be falsely low
C. The reading will be falsely high
D. The diastolic reading will be low and systolic high
Correct Answer: C. The reading will be falsely high
Explanation: A blood pressure cuff that is too small (narrow) will result in a falsely high
reading because it requires more pressure to occlude the artery.
Question 6.
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to a chair. Which action should the
nurse take to prevent back injury?
A. Spread the feet apart for a wide base of support
B. Keep the feet close together
C. Bend at the waist
D. Twist the torso while lifting
Correct Answer: A. Spread the feet apart for a wide base of support
Explanation: A wide base of support increases stability and reduces the risk of back
injury. Bending at the knees and avoiding twisting are also key safety measures.
Question 7.
A nurse is teaching a client about a clear liquid diet. Which of the following food choices
should the nurse include?
A. Apple juice
B. Orange juice with pulp
C. Vanilla pudding
, D. Yogurt
Correct Answer: A. Apple juice
Explanation: Clear liquid diets include fluids that are transparent to light and liquid at
room temperature, such as apple juice, broth, and gelatin.
Question 8.
Which document allows a client to specify their wishes regarding medical treatment if
they become unable to communicate?
A. Informed Consent
B. Incident Report
C. Nursing Care Plan
D. Living Will
Correct Answer: D. Living Will
Explanation: A living will is a legal document that expresses a client’s wishes regarding
medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated.
Question 9.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to an adult client. Which site is the
safest and preferred for this procedure?
A. Dorsogluteal
B. Ventrogluteal
C. Deltoid
D. Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer: B. Ventrogluteal
Explanation: The ventrogluteal site is the safest and preferred site for IM injections in
adults because it is away from major blood vessels and nerves.
Question 10.
A client has a prescription for wrist restraints. How often should the nurse remove the
restraints to assess skin integrity and provide range of motion?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Once per shift
D. Only when the client requests
Correct Answer: B. Every 2 hours
Explanation: Restraints must be removed at least every 2 hours to assess skin,
neurovascular status, and provide range-of-motion exercises.
