Nursing Concepts Beginning Test
Questions with Guaranteed Pass
Solutions (2025-2026) Updated.
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has an allergy to sulfa, is taking valproic acid (Depakote)
for a seizure disorder, and has been newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The client states, "I
keep seeing commercials on TV for Celebrex and I want to try it and see if it will help my pain."
Upon review of scientific evidence, the nurse should inform the client of which of the following?
- Answer Celecoxib is contraindicated in clients with an allergy to sulfonamide.
A nurse is working with the information technology department of his facility to establish a
protocol regarding security mechanisms that will protect the electronic health records of clients.
which of the following could result in a violation of client confidentiality? - Answer ability of
staff to access electronic health records of clients throughout the facility
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoarthritis and is considering treatment with
acupuncture. which of the following is acceptable for the nurse to include in discussion with the
client? - Answer acupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and increase function
The content of this question emphasizes the concept of evidence-based practice through
specific knowledge of a client's use of alternative therapy. Evidence-based practice is the use of
current knowledge from research and other credible sources to make clinical judgments and
client care decisions. Using evidence as the basis for nursing care promotes optimum care of the
client and yields a higher level of positive outcomes. Knowledge and understanding of various
alternative therapies enables nurses to safely incorporate therapies being used by a client in the
provision of care. The nurse should include this information in discussions with the client.
Acupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and increase function among clients who have
osteoarthritis through clinical research studies. Clinical research has also shown additional
benefits of acupuncture, such as improving memory and orientation among clients who have
certain types of dementia.
A nurse discovers that a client who is diagnosed with dementia received the wrong medication.
which of the following should be the nurse's first action? - Answer Determine the client's
condition
The content of this question emphasizes the concept of safety by following the appropriate
steps after a medication administration error. Safety in nursing practice is the minimization of
risk factors that can cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure
, a nurse is reinforcing teaching about transdermal nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur) to a client who has
stable angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates teaching has been
effective? - Answer The patch should be effective within an hour of being applied
Upon application of the patch, the medication becomes effective within 20 to 60 min and lasts
until the patch is removed.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about HIV with a group of high school students. Which of the
following information is appropriate for the nurse to include? - Answer initial HIV symptoms
are often similar to the flu
Client education is the provision of health-related education to clients to facilitate the
acquisition of new knowledge and skills, adoption of new behaviors, and modification of
attitudes. It is important that information provided in educational programs be both useful to
the client and based on current evidence. This is appropriate for the nurse to include. HIV
infection consists of three stages. The client typically experiences flu-like symptoms in the first
or primary infection stage. Then, during the clinical latency stage, the client is asymptomatic.
The final stage is characterized by the development of AIDS, which is when the client become
symptomatic and has a severely compromised immune system.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the medical unit with vomiting and
possible dehydration. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention? -
Answer Potassium 2.5mEq/l
A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is below the expected reference range. Hypokalemia can lead to
arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. Because this level is life threatening, it is the priority at this time.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted 3 days ago with fractured ribs
bilaterally and is suspected of being abused by his caregivers. Which of the following should the
nurse priority goals? - Answer protect the client from further abuse
The content of this question emphasizes the concept of safety through prioritizing the needs of
a client who has been abused. Safety in nursing practice is the minimization of risk factors that
can cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure environment
for clients, self, and others. By intervening appropriately and acting as an advocate for clients
who have been abused, nurses can assist in preventing or minimizing physical injury to the
Questions with Guaranteed Pass
Solutions (2025-2026) Updated.
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has an allergy to sulfa, is taking valproic acid (Depakote)
for a seizure disorder, and has been newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The client states, "I
keep seeing commercials on TV for Celebrex and I want to try it and see if it will help my pain."
Upon review of scientific evidence, the nurse should inform the client of which of the following?
- Answer Celecoxib is contraindicated in clients with an allergy to sulfonamide.
A nurse is working with the information technology department of his facility to establish a
protocol regarding security mechanisms that will protect the electronic health records of clients.
which of the following could result in a violation of client confidentiality? - Answer ability of
staff to access electronic health records of clients throughout the facility
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoarthritis and is considering treatment with
acupuncture. which of the following is acceptable for the nurse to include in discussion with the
client? - Answer acupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and increase function
The content of this question emphasizes the concept of evidence-based practice through
specific knowledge of a client's use of alternative therapy. Evidence-based practice is the use of
current knowledge from research and other credible sources to make clinical judgments and
client care decisions. Using evidence as the basis for nursing care promotes optimum care of the
client and yields a higher level of positive outcomes. Knowledge and understanding of various
alternative therapies enables nurses to safely incorporate therapies being used by a client in the
provision of care. The nurse should include this information in discussions with the client.
Acupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and increase function among clients who have
osteoarthritis through clinical research studies. Clinical research has also shown additional
benefits of acupuncture, such as improving memory and orientation among clients who have
certain types of dementia.
A nurse discovers that a client who is diagnosed with dementia received the wrong medication.
which of the following should be the nurse's first action? - Answer Determine the client's
condition
The content of this question emphasizes the concept of safety by following the appropriate
steps after a medication administration error. Safety in nursing practice is the minimization of
risk factors that can cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure
, a nurse is reinforcing teaching about transdermal nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur) to a client who has
stable angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates teaching has been
effective? - Answer The patch should be effective within an hour of being applied
Upon application of the patch, the medication becomes effective within 20 to 60 min and lasts
until the patch is removed.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about HIV with a group of high school students. Which of the
following information is appropriate for the nurse to include? - Answer initial HIV symptoms
are often similar to the flu
Client education is the provision of health-related education to clients to facilitate the
acquisition of new knowledge and skills, adoption of new behaviors, and modification of
attitudes. It is important that information provided in educational programs be both useful to
the client and based on current evidence. This is appropriate for the nurse to include. HIV
infection consists of three stages. The client typically experiences flu-like symptoms in the first
or primary infection stage. Then, during the clinical latency stage, the client is asymptomatic.
The final stage is characterized by the development of AIDS, which is when the client become
symptomatic and has a severely compromised immune system.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the medical unit with vomiting and
possible dehydration. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention? -
Answer Potassium 2.5mEq/l
A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is below the expected reference range. Hypokalemia can lead to
arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. Because this level is life threatening, it is the priority at this time.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted 3 days ago with fractured ribs
bilaterally and is suspected of being abused by his caregivers. Which of the following should the
nurse priority goals? - Answer protect the client from further abuse
The content of this question emphasizes the concept of safety through prioritizing the needs of
a client who has been abused. Safety in nursing practice is the minimization of risk factors that
can cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure environment
for clients, self, and others. By intervening appropriately and acting as an advocate for clients
who have been abused, nurses can assist in preventing or minimizing physical injury to the
