NGN FUNDAMENTALS FORM B
1. The nurse and the licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) providecare toclients on
the medical floor. Which task can the nurse delegate tot he LPN/LVN?
Teach the client colostomy care
Add a nursing diagnosis to the nursing care plan
Administer tap water enema
Add potassium to an existing IV infusion
Answer: Administer tap water enema
2. A client diagnosed with a necrotizing spider bite is to perform dressingchanges at
home. The nurse determines which statement, ifmade by the client, indicates a correct
understanding of aseptic technique?
I need to buy sterile gloves to redress the wound
I should wash my hands before redressing my wound
I should keepthe wound covered at all times
I should use an over the counter antimicrobial ointment
Answer: I should wash myhands before redressing my wound
3. The nurse performs discharge teaching for a client receiving warfarin. The
nurse determines further teaching is required if theclient makes whichstatement?
I should increase my intake of leafy green vegetablesI will wear a
medic-alert bracelet
I will tell the healthcare provider if
I have black tarry stools
I need to talk with the health care provider before taking anymedication
Answer: Ishould increase my intake of leafy green vegetables
4. An older adult client is diagnosed with a fracture humerus andis recovering at
home. Which nursing observation in the home requires immediate intervention?
The bathroom is equipped with grab bars
Small area rugs have been removed
The client ambulates wearing socksThe stairs
, are will lighted
Answer: The client ambulates wearing socks
5. A client is admitted to the hospital with a temperature of 100.3F, a WBCcount
of 3,000/mm. The nurse institutes which precaution?
Contact precautions
Airborne precautions
Droplet precautions
Neutropenic precautions
Answer: Neutropenic precautions
6. The nurse provides care for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 38kg/m2.
Which i the best description of the clients bodyweight?
Underweight
Normal weight
Overweight
Obese
Answer: Obese
7. In which situation does the nurse consider withholdingmorphine
untilfurther assessment is completed?
Client reports acute pain from deep partial thickness burnsaffecting
lowerextremities
Clients blood pressure is 140/90, pulse 90, respirations 28
Clients level of consciousness fluctuates from alert to lethargic
Client exhibits restlessness, anxiety and cold, clammy skin
Answer: Clients level ofconsciousness fluctuates from alert tolethargic
8. The nurse instructs a client how to successfully establish a regular exercise
program. The nurse determines further teaching isneeded if theclient makes which
statement?
I should choose an exercise that suits my lifestyle
I should incorporate exercise into my daily routine
I should make a commitment to exercise regularly
I should start by running 5 miles every day
1. The nurse and the licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) providecare toclients on
the medical floor. Which task can the nurse delegate tot he LPN/LVN?
Teach the client colostomy care
Add a nursing diagnosis to the nursing care plan
Administer tap water enema
Add potassium to an existing IV infusion
Answer: Administer tap water enema
2. A client diagnosed with a necrotizing spider bite is to perform dressingchanges at
home. The nurse determines which statement, ifmade by the client, indicates a correct
understanding of aseptic technique?
I need to buy sterile gloves to redress the wound
I should wash my hands before redressing my wound
I should keepthe wound covered at all times
I should use an over the counter antimicrobial ointment
Answer: I should wash myhands before redressing my wound
3. The nurse performs discharge teaching for a client receiving warfarin. The
nurse determines further teaching is required if theclient makes whichstatement?
I should increase my intake of leafy green vegetablesI will wear a
medic-alert bracelet
I will tell the healthcare provider if
I have black tarry stools
I need to talk with the health care provider before taking anymedication
Answer: Ishould increase my intake of leafy green vegetables
4. An older adult client is diagnosed with a fracture humerus andis recovering at
home. Which nursing observation in the home requires immediate intervention?
The bathroom is equipped with grab bars
Small area rugs have been removed
The client ambulates wearing socksThe stairs
, are will lighted
Answer: The client ambulates wearing socks
5. A client is admitted to the hospital with a temperature of 100.3F, a WBCcount
of 3,000/mm. The nurse institutes which precaution?
Contact precautions
Airborne precautions
Droplet precautions
Neutropenic precautions
Answer: Neutropenic precautions
6. The nurse provides care for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 38kg/m2.
Which i the best description of the clients bodyweight?
Underweight
Normal weight
Overweight
Obese
Answer: Obese
7. In which situation does the nurse consider withholdingmorphine
untilfurther assessment is completed?
Client reports acute pain from deep partial thickness burnsaffecting
lowerextremities
Clients blood pressure is 140/90, pulse 90, respirations 28
Clients level of consciousness fluctuates from alert to lethargic
Client exhibits restlessness, anxiety and cold, clammy skin
Answer: Clients level ofconsciousness fluctuates from alert tolethargic
8. The nurse instructs a client how to successfully establish a regular exercise
program. The nurse determines further teaching isneeded if theclient makes which
statement?
I should choose an exercise that suits my lifestyle
I should incorporate exercise into my daily routine
I should make a commitment to exercise regularly
I should start by running 5 miles every day
