Kaplan Fundamentals B NGN
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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The nurse and the licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) provide care to
clients on the medical floor. Which task can the nurse delegate to the
LPN/LVN?
1. Teach the client colostomy care.
2. Add a nursing diagnosis to the nursing care plan.
3. Administer a tap-water enema.
4. Add potassium to an existing IV infusion. - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..3.
Administer a tap-water enema.
The LPN/LVN performs basic skills. Administration of a tap-water enema
falls under the category of a basic skill. Licensed practical or vocational
nurses (LPN/LVNs) assist with implementation of defined plans of care,
perform procedures according to protocol, differentiate normal from
abnormal, care for physiologically stable clients with predictable
conditions, has knowledge of asepsis and dressing changes. Ability to
administer medications varies with educational background and state
nurse practice act.
,A two day postoperative client reports pain, tenderness, and redness of
the right calf. Which findings are most critical for the nurse to report to
the health care provider?
1. Nausea and abdominal distention.
2. Back pain and hematuria.
3. Chest pain and shortness of breath.
4. Mild redness around the surgical incision. - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..3. Chest
pain and shortness of breath.
Calf pain suggests the client may have a venous thromboembolism
(VTE). The most serious complications of VTE is pulmonary embolism
(PE). If the client is having chest pain and shortness of breath, these
findings need to be reported to a health care provider immediately.
The nurse instructs a client how to successfully begin a regular exercise
program. The nurse determines teaching is successful if the client makes
which statement?
1. "I should start by running 5 miles every day."
2. "I will exercise for a few minutes twice a week."
3. "I should focus on aerobic exercise."
4. "I am making a commitment to exercise regularly." - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..4.
"I am making a commitment to exercise regularly."
The adult client should commit to daily exercise. The client must commit
to exercise regularly, and develop an exercise program that the client
, enjoys and one that fits into the lifestyle. It may be beneficial for the
client to exercise with a group to support the new habit.
The nurse knows which statement is an important fact about warfarin?
1. It has a prolonged action.
2. It is never given for prolonged periods of time.
3. It must be given several times a day to be effective.
4. It can only be given parenterally. - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..1. It has a prolonged
action.
Warfarin has prolonged action. The duration is 2-5 days and the client
should be taught that a risk of bleeding continues for several days after
the medication is discontinued.
The nurse provides care for a client on the medical surgical floor who is
experiencing difficulty sleeping at night. Which nursing action is most
appropriate to promote adequate sleep for the client?
1. Encourage frequent daytime naps.
2. Ensure the room is cool.
3. Provide the client with hot tea at bedtime.
4. Avoid unnecessary lights, noises, and interruptions at night. -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..4. Avoid unnecessary lights, noises, and interruptions at
night.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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The nurse and the licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) provide care to
clients on the medical floor. Which task can the nurse delegate to the
LPN/LVN?
1. Teach the client colostomy care.
2. Add a nursing diagnosis to the nursing care plan.
3. Administer a tap-water enema.
4. Add potassium to an existing IV infusion. - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..3.
Administer a tap-water enema.
The LPN/LVN performs basic skills. Administration of a tap-water enema
falls under the category of a basic skill. Licensed practical or vocational
nurses (LPN/LVNs) assist with implementation of defined plans of care,
perform procedures according to protocol, differentiate normal from
abnormal, care for physiologically stable clients with predictable
conditions, has knowledge of asepsis and dressing changes. Ability to
administer medications varies with educational background and state
nurse practice act.
,A two day postoperative client reports pain, tenderness, and redness of
the right calf. Which findings are most critical for the nurse to report to
the health care provider?
1. Nausea and abdominal distention.
2. Back pain and hematuria.
3. Chest pain and shortness of breath.
4. Mild redness around the surgical incision. - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..3. Chest
pain and shortness of breath.
Calf pain suggests the client may have a venous thromboembolism
(VTE). The most serious complications of VTE is pulmonary embolism
(PE). If the client is having chest pain and shortness of breath, these
findings need to be reported to a health care provider immediately.
The nurse instructs a client how to successfully begin a regular exercise
program. The nurse determines teaching is successful if the client makes
which statement?
1. "I should start by running 5 miles every day."
2. "I will exercise for a few minutes twice a week."
3. "I should focus on aerobic exercise."
4. "I am making a commitment to exercise regularly." - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..4.
"I am making a commitment to exercise regularly."
The adult client should commit to daily exercise. The client must commit
to exercise regularly, and develop an exercise program that the client
, enjoys and one that fits into the lifestyle. It may be beneficial for the
client to exercise with a group to support the new habit.
The nurse knows which statement is an important fact about warfarin?
1. It has a prolonged action.
2. It is never given for prolonged periods of time.
3. It must be given several times a day to be effective.
4. It can only be given parenterally. - ✔✔ANSW✔✔..1. It has a prolonged
action.
Warfarin has prolonged action. The duration is 2-5 days and the client
should be taught that a risk of bleeding continues for several days after
the medication is discontinued.
The nurse provides care for a client on the medical surgical floor who is
experiencing difficulty sleeping at night. Which nursing action is most
appropriate to promote adequate sleep for the client?
1. Encourage frequent daytime naps.
2. Ensure the room is cool.
3. Provide the client with hot tea at bedtime.
4. Avoid unnecessary lights, noises, and interruptions at night. -
✔✔ANSW✔✔..4. Avoid unnecessary lights, noises, and interruptions at
night.
