Fundamentals Proctor Questions And Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for oxygen at 7 L/min
via simple face mask. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
ensure client safety?
Keep the side holes of the mask closed.
Ensure the reservoir bag is inflated on expiration.
Apply petroleum jelly to the client's nostrils.
Attach a humidifier to the base of the flow meter. - Answer--Attach a
humidifier to the base of the flow meter.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who practices Islam.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client to clarify the
client's religious preferences?
"Do you receive Holy Communion?"
"Do you follow a kosher diet?"
"Do you consume pork products?"
"Do you oppose receiving a blood transfusion if it is needed?" - Answer--"Do
you consume pork products?"
A nurse is caring for a client who has limited mobility. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to maintain the client's skin integrity?
Use warm water when bathing the client.
Place a donut shaped cushion in the client's chair.
Massage reddened areas over bony prominences.
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Maintain the client in high-Fowler's position. - Answer--Use warm water
when bathing the client.
A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the
nurse use the therapeutic communication technique of silence?
A client who plans to leave the facility against medical advice.
A client who informs the nurse that they have made their funeral
arrangements.
A client who tells the nurse that the night shift nurse did not bring their
medication.
A client who has just experienced the death of their child - Answer--A client
who has just experienced the death of their child
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to prevent health care-associated
infections
for these clients? (Select all that apply)
-Place immunocompromised clients in the same room.
-Wash hands after removing gloves.
-Use antimicrobial hand gel after refilling a client's water pitcher
-Clean the stethoscope with an antimicrobial wipe after obtaining vital signs.
-Administer a prophylactic dose of antibiotics prior to discharge. - Answer---
Wash hands after removing gloves.
-Use antimicrobial hand gel after refilling a client's water pitcher.
-Clean the stethoscope with an antimicrobial wipe after obtaining vital signs.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been vomiting and has diarrhea. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid
volume deficit?
BUN 18 mg/dL.
A thready pulse.
Hemoglobin 15 g/dL.
Prominent neck veins. - Answer--A thready pulse.
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. The nurse should expect to
witness an informed consent for a client who will undergo which of the
following procedures?
Administration of an enema.
Performance of a paracentesis.
Insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter.
Placement of an NG tube. - Answer--Performance of a paracentesis.
A nurse working in a community clinic is talking with an older client who
states that their life has no purpose. The nurse should identify that the client
is in which of the following stages of Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial
Development?
Ego integrity vs. despair
Generativity vs. self-absorption
Identity vs. role confusion
Intimacy vs. isolation - Answer--Ego integrity vs. despair