CJE Fundamentals Benchmark Exam 2
Questions with Correct Answers &
Rationales (Latest 2026)
Document Description:
Subject: Fundamentals of Nursing
Source: Nursing Study Guide CJE Benchmark Exam 2
Format: Exam review document containing 50+ Q&A pairs covering core
nursing fundamentals: hygiene, nutrition, elimination, wound care,
infection prevention, delegation, and client education.
1. A nurse is administering an enema when the client reports
sudden, severe abdominal cramping that is unrelieved by slowing the
infusion. What should the nurse do next?
A. Lower the enema bag
B. Stop the infusion
C. Instruct the client to bear down
D. Reposition the client
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Answer: B. Stop the infusion
Rationale: Severe, unrelieved cramping during an enema administration
can indicate bowel perforation, severe spasm, or intolerance to the solution.
The nurse's priority is to stop the procedure immediately to prevent injury,
assess the client, and notify the healthcare provider if necessary.
2. Which is a function of the skin?
A. Synthesizes vitamin D
B. Produces red blood cells
C. Regulates blood glucose
D. Filters metabolic waste
Answer: A. Synthesizes vitamin D
Rationale: The skin contains a precursor (7-dehydrocholesterol) that
converts to vitamin D3 when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from
sunlight. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
3. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which client has the
lowest risk of aspiration?
A. A client who is sedated
B. A client with a weak cough
C. A client who has a strong gag reflex
D. A client receiving tube feedings
Answer: C. A client who has a strong gag reflex