RN FUNDAMENTAL ONLINE PRACTICE HEALTH
NURSING 2025 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS
A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 2 on a pain scale of 0 to 10. which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the
preoperative teaching she received about pain management - it might help me to listen to music
while I'm lying in bed
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy tube
through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently
developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause
of diarrhea - the client's caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water every 24 hr
A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative and has
fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as an indication
that the treatment was successful - decrease in heart rate
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner ear? - press gently
on the trigs of the client's ear
A nurse is admitting a client who has an abdominal wound with a large amount of purulent
drainage. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate -
contact
a nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of heart failure. In planning
this client's care, when should the nurse initiate discharge planning - during the
admission process
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take while
performing medication reconciliation - compare the client's home medications with the provider's
prescriptions
A nurse is assessing a client who reports increased pain following physical therapy. Which of the
following questions should the nurse ask when assessing the quality of the clients pain - is your
pain sharp or dull
, A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin self-administration. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to learn - I
can concentrate best in the morning
a nurse is assessing an older adult client's risk for falls. Which of the following
assessments should the nurse use to identify the client's safety needs - pupil clarity, visual acuity,
visual fields
A nurse is assessing four adult clients. which of the following physical assessment
techniques should a nurse use - ensure the bladder of the blood pressure cuff
surrounds 80% of the client's arm
A nurse is caring for a child who has a prescription for a blood transfusion. The child's parents
have refused the treatment sue to their religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take - examine personal values about the issue
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance directives. which os the
following statements should the nurse make - they indicate the form of treatment a client is
willing to accept in the event of a serious illness
a nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. Which of the following
techniques should the nurse use when performing nasotracheal suctioning for the client - apply
intermittent suction when withdrawing the catheter
a nurse is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125 mEq/L. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect - abdominal cramping
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is approaching death. The client is
short of breath and has noisy respirations from secretions in their airway. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take - turn the client every 2 hours
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is at the end of life. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates effective coping
- I am relying on support form family during this time
A nurse is caring for a client who has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The provider briefly
discusses treatment options and leaves the client's room. When the nurse asks id the client would
like to discuss any concerns, the client declines. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make - I am available to talk is you should change your mind
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse take to minimize the risk for injury to the client - use a bed exit alarm system
A nurse is caring for a client who has diarrhea sue to shigella. Which of the following
precautions should the nurse implement for this client - wear a gown when caring for the client
A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster and asks the nurse about the use of
complementary and alternative therapies for pain control. The nurse should inform the
client that this condition is a contraindication for which of the following therapies -
NURSING 2025 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS
A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 2 on a pain scale of 0 to 10. which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the
preoperative teaching she received about pain management - it might help me to listen to music
while I'm lying in bed
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy tube
through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently
developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause
of diarrhea - the client's caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water every 24 hr
A nurse is administering 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to a client who is postoperative and has
fluid volume deficit. Which of the following changes should the nurse identify as an indication
that the treatment was successful - decrease in heart rate
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the inner ear? - press gently
on the trigs of the client's ear
A nurse is admitting a client who has an abdominal wound with a large amount of purulent
drainage. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate -
contact
a nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of heart failure. In planning
this client's care, when should the nurse initiate discharge planning - during the
admission process
A nurse is admitting a new client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take while
performing medication reconciliation - compare the client's home medications with the provider's
prescriptions
A nurse is assessing a client who reports increased pain following physical therapy. Which of the
following questions should the nurse ask when assessing the quality of the clients pain - is your
pain sharp or dull
, A nurse is assessing a client's readiness to learn about insulin self-administration. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is ready to learn - I
can concentrate best in the morning
a nurse is assessing an older adult client's risk for falls. Which of the following
assessments should the nurse use to identify the client's safety needs - pupil clarity, visual acuity,
visual fields
A nurse is assessing four adult clients. which of the following physical assessment
techniques should a nurse use - ensure the bladder of the blood pressure cuff
surrounds 80% of the client's arm
A nurse is caring for a child who has a prescription for a blood transfusion. The child's parents
have refused the treatment sue to their religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take - examine personal values about the issue
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance directives. which os the
following statements should the nurse make - they indicate the form of treatment a client is
willing to accept in the event of a serious illness
a nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. Which of the following
techniques should the nurse use when performing nasotracheal suctioning for the client - apply
intermittent suction when withdrawing the catheter
a nurse is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125 mEq/L. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect - abdominal cramping
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is approaching death. The client is
short of breath and has noisy respirations from secretions in their airway. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take - turn the client every 2 hours
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is at the end of life. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates effective coping
- I am relying on support form family during this time
A nurse is caring for a client who has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The provider briefly
discusses treatment options and leaves the client's room. When the nurse asks id the client would
like to discuss any concerns, the client declines. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make - I am available to talk is you should change your mind
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse take to minimize the risk for injury to the client - use a bed exit alarm system
A nurse is caring for a client who has diarrhea sue to shigella. Which of the following
precautions should the nurse implement for this client - wear a gown when caring for the client
A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster and asks the nurse about the use of
complementary and alternative therapies for pain control. The nurse should inform the
client that this condition is a contraindication for which of the following therapies -
