Test Bank -
Fundamentals of
Nursing:LATEST TEST
BANK WITH REAL
QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
(Already Graded A+)
,The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse
rate of 48. His blood pressure is within normal limits.
Which finding will help the nurse determine the
cause of the patient's low heart rate?
a. The patient has a fever.
b. The patient has possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
c. The patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD).
d. The patient has calcium channel blockers or
digitalis medication prescriptions. - ANSWER-d. The
patient has calcium channel blockers or digitalis
medication prescriptions.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with
leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a
vascular access (IV) device. Which nursing
intervention is a priority in this procedure?
a. Review the procedure with the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
,d. Gather available supplies. - ANSWER-c. Maintain
surgical aseptic technique.
The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic
who has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding.
The nurse teaches the patient about rest, exercise,
and eating properly and how to utilize deep
breathing and visualization. What is the primary
rationale for the nurse's actions related to the
teaching?
a. Topics taught are standard information taught
during health care visits.
b. The patient requested this information to teach
the extended family members.
c. Stress for long periods of time can lead to
exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
d. These techniques will help the patient manage the
pain and loss of personal belongings. - ANSWER-c.
Stress for long periods of time can lead to
exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
, The patient was found unresponsive in an apartment
and is being brought to the emergency department.
The patient has arm, hand, and leg edema,
temperature is 95.6° F, and hands are cold
secondary to a history of peripheral vascular
disease. It is reported that the patient has a latex
allergy. What should the nurse do to quickly
measure the patient's oxygen saturation?
a. Attach a finger probe to the patient's index finger.
b. Place a nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
c. Attach a disposable adhesive sensor to the bridge
of the patient's nose.
d. Place the sensor on the same arm that the
electronic blood pressure cuff is on - ANSWER-b.
Place a nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector
transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain
spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse
indicates understanding regarding the mode of
Fundamentals of
Nursing:LATEST TEST
BANK WITH REAL
QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
(Already Graded A+)
,The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse
rate of 48. His blood pressure is within normal limits.
Which finding will help the nurse determine the
cause of the patient's low heart rate?
a. The patient has a fever.
b. The patient has possible hemorrhage or bleeding.
c. The patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD).
d. The patient has calcium channel blockers or
digitalis medication prescriptions. - ANSWER-d. The
patient has calcium channel blockers or digitalis
medication prescriptions.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with
leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a
vascular access (IV) device. Which nursing
intervention is a priority in this procedure?
a. Review the procedure with the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
,d. Gather available supplies. - ANSWER-c. Maintain
surgical aseptic technique.
The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic
who has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding.
The nurse teaches the patient about rest, exercise,
and eating properly and how to utilize deep
breathing and visualization. What is the primary
rationale for the nurse's actions related to the
teaching?
a. Topics taught are standard information taught
during health care visits.
b. The patient requested this information to teach
the extended family members.
c. Stress for long periods of time can lead to
exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
d. These techniques will help the patient manage the
pain and loss of personal belongings. - ANSWER-c.
Stress for long periods of time can lead to
exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
, The patient was found unresponsive in an apartment
and is being brought to the emergency department.
The patient has arm, hand, and leg edema,
temperature is 95.6° F, and hands are cold
secondary to a history of peripheral vascular
disease. It is reported that the patient has a latex
allergy. What should the nurse do to quickly
measure the patient's oxygen saturation?
a. Attach a finger probe to the patient's index finger.
b. Place a nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
c. Attach a disposable adhesive sensor to the bridge
of the patient's nose.
d. Place the sensor on the same arm that the
electronic blood pressure cuff is on - ANSWER-b.
Place a nonadhesive sensor on the patient's
earlobe.
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector
transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain
spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse
indicates understanding regarding the mode of
