Nursing Fundamentals: Basic Care, Safety & Professional
Nursing Practice - 330 NCLEX Questions with Rationales
Course: Nursing Fundamentals | Medical-Surgical | NCLEX-RN Prep
Total Questions: 330 with Answers & Rationales
Edition: 2026 High-Yield | Seller: Original Author
INSTRUCTIONS: Each question includes 4 options, correct answer, and detailed
rationale for learning. Suitable for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI.
1. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
2. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
3. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
4. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
5. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
6. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
7. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
8. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
9. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
,10. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
11. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
12. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
13. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
14. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
15. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
, A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
16. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
17. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
18. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
19. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
20. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
Nursing Practice - 330 NCLEX Questions with Rationales
Course: Nursing Fundamentals | Medical-Surgical | NCLEX-RN Prep
Total Questions: 330 with Answers & Rationales
Edition: 2026 High-Yield | Seller: Original Author
INSTRUCTIONS: Each question includes 4 options, correct answer, and detailed
rationale for learning. Suitable for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI.
1. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
2. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
3. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
4. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
5. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
6. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
7. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
8. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
9. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
,10. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
11. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
12. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
13. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
14. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
15. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
, A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
16. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
17. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
B. Hand hygiene before and after client contact
C. Recapping needles after use
D. Wearing same gown between clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standard precautions require hand hygiene before and after all client contact, regardless of glove use.
18. A nurse is transferring a client from bed to chair. What is the correct body mechanics?
A. Keep feet together
B. Bend at waist
C. Keep load close to body and bend knees
D. Twist trunk while lifting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping load close reduces strain. Bend knees, not waist, and avoid twisting to prevent injury.
19. The nurse is caring for a client on bed rest. Which intervention is priority to prevent complications of immobility?
A. Encourage deep breathing exercises q2h
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Keep head of bed flat
D. Provide high-fat diet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobility leads to atelectasis and pneumonia. Deep breathing, coughing, and incentive spirometry prevent
respiratory complications and are priority.
20. Which action demonstrates correct use of standard precautions?
A. Wearing gloves only for visibly soiled tasks
