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A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report about A client who requires initial education about blood glucose monitoring
four clients. Which of the following clients should the
nurse ask the charge nurse to reassign to an RN?
A nurse in a long-term care facility is collecting data The client has difficulty swallowing.
for an interprofessional care conference for a client
who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to report at the
conference?
A nurse is discussing libel with a newly licensed "Documenting negative opinions about a client's personality is considered libel."
nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates understanding?
A nurse working in a provider's office is caring for a A client who has audible wheezes
group of clients. Which of the following clients should
the nurse recommend the provider see first?
A home health nurse is caring for a group of older A client who is wearing urine-scented clothing
adult clients. The nurse should report which of the
following clients to the case manager for findings
consistent with elder abuse?
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a Verify the medication name along with its intended purpose.
provider for propranolol 40 mg PO BID. When reading
back the information to the provider. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for four clients. A client who had a stroke and has dysphagia
The nurse should recommend an interdisciplinary
conference for which of the following clients?
A nurse is assisting with the discharge of a client from Current medications
acute care to home health care. Which of the following
components of the medical record should the nurse
provide to the home health agency?
A nurse in a long-term care facility is completing an Record the facts about the incident in the medical record.
incident report for a client who received a superficial
burn from a heating pad. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of Initiate oxygen therapy via nasal cannula for a client who has COPD.
the following tasks should the nurse perform first?
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) Washes the client's labia minora before the labia majora
complete perineal care for a female client who has an
indwelling urinary catheter. For which of the following
actions by the AP should the nurse intervene?
A nurse in a long-term care facility finds a client Medication administration record
unresponsive. After calling 911 and beginning CPR,
which of the following documents should the nurse
include in the client transfer paperwork to the acute
care facility?
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who "Could you please explain what your religious reasons are for refusing the
refuses a treatment for religious reasons. Which of the treatment?
following responses should the nurse make?
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of older "Have a backup supply of nonprescription medications."
adults about collecting home supplies for disaster
situations. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of an -Install a raised toilet seat in the client's bathroom.
older adult client about safety precautions. Which of - Encourage an annual review of the medications the client is taking.
the following recommendations should the nurse -Ensure the client wears nonskid slippers when walking around the house.
include to reduce the risk of a client fall? (Select all
that apply.)
A nurse in a long-term care facility is reinforcing Raisin toast
teaching with a newly licensed nurse about
chemotherapy-induced nausea. Which of the following
food selections indicates the newly licensed nurse
understands the teaching?
A staff nurse discovers a treatment error made by a Evaluate the client for injury.
nurse on the previous shift. The staff nurse finds no
documentation of the error. Which of the following
actions should the staff nurse take first?
A nurse is documenting the care of a client in the Log off the computer to attend the client's needs.
computer when she is called to another client's room.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client Wearing a mask when assisting the client to rise to the restroom
who is on droplet precautions. Which of the following
actions by the nurse is appropriate?
A nurse in a provider's office is responding to Schedule II
questions from a newly licensed nurse about the
Controlled Substance Act. The nurse should state that
morphine is categorized as which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a "We can still cancel the procedure if you decide that's what you want."
tubal ligation. The client expresses uncertainty about
having the procedure. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is caring for a client who reports being "You need this medication to feel better."
nervous about receiving a prescribed medication via
injection. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A nurse reviewing prescriptions for a client who has a Insertion of an NG tube to low intermittent suction
gastrointestinal bleed is determining the need for
informed consent. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse identify as covered
under the client's general consent for treatment?
A nurse enters a client's room and discovers a fire in Pull the nearest fire alarm.
the trash can. After removing the client from the room,
which of the following actions should the nurse take
next?
A nurse is preparing to provide change-of-shift report. "The client rates her pain at a 3 on a 0 to 10 pain rating scale."
Using the SBAR communication technique, which of
the following client information should the nurse
include in the "A" portion of the report?
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A nurse is contributing to the discharge plan for a Social worker
client who is postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty. The client lives alone and expresses
concern regarding transportation. To assist with
transportation needs, which of the following referrals
should the nurse recommend for this client?
A nurse in a facility elevator overhears two assistive Inform the AP that their conversation violates the client's privacy.
personnel (AP) discussing the diagnosis of a client
recently admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has Respect the daughter's decision to refuse the transfusion.
advanced dementia and needs a blood transfusion.
The client previously designated her adult daughter on
a durable power of attorney for health care form, and
the daughter refuses the treatment. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer.
postoperative. Which of the following actions
demonstrates appropriate, cost-effective strategies in
providing nursing care?
A nurse overhears an assistive personnel (AP) tell a Assault
client, "If you don't eat more, the staff will insert a
feeding tube." The nurse should explain to the AP that
this statement is an example of which of the following
torts?
A nurse enters a client's room after an assistive The client's call light is pinned to the bed sheet.
personnel (AP) has completed morning care. The
client is 2 days postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty and is resting in bed. Which of the
following observations requires the nurse to intervene
and follow-up with the AP?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription inform the charge nurse.
for an invasive procedure that requires consent. When
the nurse arrives at the bedside to obtain the client's
signature they find that the client is asleep after
receiving a sedative. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical- A. Undergoing cardiac catheterization
surgical unit. The nurse should ensure that the client B. Inserting a peripheral IV catheter
has signed an informed consent form prior to which of C. Receiving moderate sedation
the following procedures? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about -"I will make changes to my advance directives if I change my mind about anything."
advance directives. Which of the following client - "I can state in my living will which medical treatments I want done if I am terminally
statements indicates an understanding of the ill."
teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client Ecchymoses over the buttocks and lower back
during a home visit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report?
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse fax client Including critical lab values on the fax cover sheet.
information. For which of the following actions should
the nurse intervene?
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A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report about A client who requires initial education about blood glucose monitoring
four clients. Which of the following clients should the
nurse ask the charge nurse to reassign to an RN?
A nurse in a long-term care facility is collecting data The client has difficulty swallowing.
for an interprofessional care conference for a client
who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following
findings is the priority for the nurse to report at the
conference?
A nurse is discussing libel with a newly licensed "Documenting negative opinions about a client's personality is considered libel."
nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates understanding?
A nurse working in a provider's office is caring for a A client who has audible wheezes
group of clients. Which of the following clients should
the nurse recommend the provider see first?
A home health nurse is caring for a group of older A client who is wearing urine-scented clothing
adult clients. The nurse should report which of the
following clients to the case manager for findings
consistent with elder abuse?
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a Verify the medication name along with its intended purpose.
provider for propranolol 40 mg PO BID. When reading
back the information to the provider. which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for four clients. A client who had a stroke and has dysphagia
The nurse should recommend an interdisciplinary
conference for which of the following clients?
A nurse is assisting with the discharge of a client from Current medications
acute care to home health care. Which of the following
components of the medical record should the nurse
provide to the home health agency?
A nurse in a long-term care facility is completing an Record the facts about the incident in the medical record.
incident report for a client who received a superficial
burn from a heating pad. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of Initiate oxygen therapy via nasal cannula for a client who has COPD.
the following tasks should the nurse perform first?
A nurse is observing an assistive personnel (AP) Washes the client's labia minora before the labia majora
complete perineal care for a female client who has an
indwelling urinary catheter. For which of the following
actions by the AP should the nurse intervene?
A nurse in a long-term care facility finds a client Medication administration record
unresponsive. After calling 911 and beginning CPR,
which of the following documents should the nurse
include in the client transfer paperwork to the acute
care facility?
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who "Could you please explain what your religious reasons are for refusing the
refuses a treatment for religious reasons. Which of the treatment?
following responses should the nurse make?
2026-2027 / Stuvia Edition
, PN Management | Practice Questions & Answers | Comprehensive Exam Prep
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of older "Have a backup supply of nonprescription medications."
adults about collecting home supplies for disaster
situations. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of an -Install a raised toilet seat in the client's bathroom.
older adult client about safety precautions. Which of - Encourage an annual review of the medications the client is taking.
the following recommendations should the nurse -Ensure the client wears nonskid slippers when walking around the house.
include to reduce the risk of a client fall? (Select all
that apply.)
A nurse in a long-term care facility is reinforcing Raisin toast
teaching with a newly licensed nurse about
chemotherapy-induced nausea. Which of the following
food selections indicates the newly licensed nurse
understands the teaching?
A staff nurse discovers a treatment error made by a Evaluate the client for injury.
nurse on the previous shift. The staff nurse finds no
documentation of the error. Which of the following
actions should the staff nurse take first?
A nurse is documenting the care of a client in the Log off the computer to attend the client's needs.
computer when she is called to another client's room.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client Wearing a mask when assisting the client to rise to the restroom
who is on droplet precautions. Which of the following
actions by the nurse is appropriate?
A nurse in a provider's office is responding to Schedule II
questions from a newly licensed nurse about the
Controlled Substance Act. The nurse should state that
morphine is categorized as which of the following?
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a "We can still cancel the procedure if you decide that's what you want."
tubal ligation. The client expresses uncertainty about
having the procedure. Which of the following
responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is caring for a client who reports being "You need this medication to feel better."
nervous about receiving a prescribed medication via
injection. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A nurse reviewing prescriptions for a client who has a Insertion of an NG tube to low intermittent suction
gastrointestinal bleed is determining the need for
informed consent. Which of the following
prescriptions should the nurse identify as covered
under the client's general consent for treatment?
A nurse enters a client's room and discovers a fire in Pull the nearest fire alarm.
the trash can. After removing the client from the room,
which of the following actions should the nurse take
next?
A nurse is preparing to provide change-of-shift report. "The client rates her pain at a 3 on a 0 to 10 pain rating scale."
Using the SBAR communication technique, which of
the following client information should the nurse
include in the "A" portion of the report?
2026-2027 / Stuvia Edition
, PN Management | Practice Questions & Answers | Comprehensive Exam Prep
A nurse is contributing to the discharge plan for a Social worker
client who is postoperative following a total hip
arthroplasty. The client lives alone and expresses
concern regarding transportation. To assist with
transportation needs, which of the following referrals
should the nurse recommend for this client?
A nurse in a facility elevator overhears two assistive Inform the AP that their conversation violates the client's privacy.
personnel (AP) discussing the diagnosis of a client
recently admitted to the medical-surgical unit. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has Respect the daughter's decision to refuse the transfusion.
advanced dementia and needs a blood transfusion.
The client previously designated her adult daughter on
a durable power of attorney for health care form, and
the daughter refuses the treatment. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer.
postoperative. Which of the following actions
demonstrates appropriate, cost-effective strategies in
providing nursing care?
A nurse overhears an assistive personnel (AP) tell a Assault
client, "If you don't eat more, the staff will insert a
feeding tube." The nurse should explain to the AP that
this statement is an example of which of the following
torts?
A nurse enters a client's room after an assistive The client's call light is pinned to the bed sheet.
personnel (AP) has completed morning care. The
client is 2 days postoperative following a total knee
arthroplasty and is resting in bed. Which of the
following observations requires the nurse to intervene
and follow-up with the AP?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription inform the charge nurse.
for an invasive procedure that requires consent. When
the nurse arrives at the bedside to obtain the client's
signature they find that the client is asleep after
receiving a sedative. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical- A. Undergoing cardiac catheterization
surgical unit. The nurse should ensure that the client B. Inserting a peripheral IV catheter
has signed an informed consent form prior to which of C. Receiving moderate sedation
the following procedures? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about -"I will make changes to my advance directives if I change my mind about anything."
advance directives. Which of the following client - "I can state in my living will which medical treatments I want done if I am terminally
statements indicates an understanding of the ill."
teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client Ecchymoses over the buttocks and lower back
during a home visit. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report?
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse fax client Including critical lab values on the fax cover sheet.
information. For which of the following actions should
the nurse intervene?
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