NURSA 1105 Exam 2 | Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide & Practice Test
You notice a resident wandering aimlessly around the facility. What is the most appropriate way to
manage their behavior?
A. Keep the resident in their room with the door locked
B. Allow the resident to wander safe, designated area
C. Place the resident's wheelchair against a table and lock the wheels.
D. Use the bed rails to prevent the resident from leaving the bed - (ANSWER)B. Allow the resident to
wander safe, designated area
If a resident's meal tray is delayed and not served within 15 minutes, what should you do?
A. Re-check the food temperatures.
B. Order a new meal tray.
C. Serve the tray immediately.
D. Reheat the food in a microwave oven. - (ANSWER)A. Re-check the food temperatures.
A resident with dementia is receiving intravenous antibiotics and keeps trying to pull out the IV line.
What might the nurse use to prevent this behavior?
A. A sensor alarm
B. A vest restraint
C. A wanderer monitoring system
D. A mitt restraint - (ANSWER)D. A mitt restraint
You serve a resident a meal consisting of 3 ounces of fish, 2 Tablespoons of rice, 5 ounces of green
beans, and 1 cup of fruit. They eat all the fish, rice, and fruit but leave the vegetables untouched. How
should you record their intake?
A. 240 ml
B. 50%
C. 30%
D. 75% - (ANSWER)D. 75%
You are observing an elderly resident who hasn't been feeling well. What might be a reason they aren't
showing typical signs of infection?
, NURSA 1105 Exam 2 | Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide & Practice Test
A. Their mobility has decreased.
B. They have a poor diet.
C. They have dementia.
D. Their immune system responds more slowly. - (ANSWER)D. Their immune system responds more
slowly.
During evening rounds, you notice smoke coming from under a closed door. What should you do first?
A. Open the door; if flames are visible, go get help.
B. Open the door and use a fire extinguisher if flames are visible.
C. Touch the door; if it's hot, do not open it.
D. Alert the nursing unit to evacuate the building immediately. - (ANSWER)C. Touch the door; if it's hot,
do not open it.
When caring for a resident on aspiration precautions, what should you check for after they finish eating?
A. Food stains
B. Pocketing of food
C. The need for oral hygiene
D. Signs of gum disease - (ANSWER)B. Pocketing of food
You are assigned to perform multiple tasks with several residents. When planning care, which has the
highest priority in determining which tasks to perform first?
A. The degree of difficulty involved when performing the task
B. The attitudes of the residents involved
C. The safety of the residents involved
D. Your personal feelings towards the residents involved - (ANSWER)C. The safety of the residents
involved
You are assisting a resident with their personal hygiene. How can you help control the risk of infection
during this process?
You notice a resident wandering aimlessly around the facility. What is the most appropriate way to
manage their behavior?
A. Keep the resident in their room with the door locked
B. Allow the resident to wander safe, designated area
C. Place the resident's wheelchair against a table and lock the wheels.
D. Use the bed rails to prevent the resident from leaving the bed - (ANSWER)B. Allow the resident to
wander safe, designated area
If a resident's meal tray is delayed and not served within 15 minutes, what should you do?
A. Re-check the food temperatures.
B. Order a new meal tray.
C. Serve the tray immediately.
D. Reheat the food in a microwave oven. - (ANSWER)A. Re-check the food temperatures.
A resident with dementia is receiving intravenous antibiotics and keeps trying to pull out the IV line.
What might the nurse use to prevent this behavior?
A. A sensor alarm
B. A vest restraint
C. A wanderer monitoring system
D. A mitt restraint - (ANSWER)D. A mitt restraint
You serve a resident a meal consisting of 3 ounces of fish, 2 Tablespoons of rice, 5 ounces of green
beans, and 1 cup of fruit. They eat all the fish, rice, and fruit but leave the vegetables untouched. How
should you record their intake?
A. 240 ml
B. 50%
C. 30%
D. 75% - (ANSWER)D. 75%
You are observing an elderly resident who hasn't been feeling well. What might be a reason they aren't
showing typical signs of infection?
, NURSA 1105 Exam 2 | Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide & Practice Test
A. Their mobility has decreased.
B. They have a poor diet.
C. They have dementia.
D. Their immune system responds more slowly. - (ANSWER)D. Their immune system responds more
slowly.
During evening rounds, you notice smoke coming from under a closed door. What should you do first?
A. Open the door; if flames are visible, go get help.
B. Open the door and use a fire extinguisher if flames are visible.
C. Touch the door; if it's hot, do not open it.
D. Alert the nursing unit to evacuate the building immediately. - (ANSWER)C. Touch the door; if it's hot,
do not open it.
When caring for a resident on aspiration precautions, what should you check for after they finish eating?
A. Food stains
B. Pocketing of food
C. The need for oral hygiene
D. Signs of gum disease - (ANSWER)B. Pocketing of food
You are assigned to perform multiple tasks with several residents. When planning care, which has the
highest priority in determining which tasks to perform first?
A. The degree of difficulty involved when performing the task
B. The attitudes of the residents involved
C. The safety of the residents involved
D. Your personal feelings towards the residents involved - (ANSWER)C. The safety of the residents
involved
You are assisting a resident with their personal hygiene. How can you help control the risk of infection
during this process?
