CAPSTONE FUNDAMENTALS ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2025/2026 EDITION

◉ identify the client's needs. Answer: A nurse is admitting a client who has recently developed fever, confusion, and a decreased level of consciousness. which of the following actions should the nurse take first after obtaining the client's history and assessment? ◉ dissolve crushed tablet meds in sterile water (in 15-30 mL sterile water). Answer: A nurse is planning to administer several meds to a client through a ng tube, which actions should the nurse take? ◉ Restart the procedure if the sterile solution splashes onto the sterile field when pouring the solution into the dressing tray. Answer: A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a surgical wound. which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent contamination during the dressing change? ◉ initiate droplet precaution. Answer: a nurse is admitting a client who has meningococcal meningitis, what should the nurse do first? ◉ urinary incontinence. Answer: A nurse is reviewing the health history of an OA who has a hip fracturethe nurse should identify what is a risk of developing pressure injuries? ◉ pulse deficit. Answer: a nurse is performing a focused assessment for a client who has dysrhythmias, what indicates ineffective cardiac contractions? ◉ A stand-assist lift. Answer: A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a chair to the bed. the client can bear partial weight and has upper body strength. which of the following devices should the nurse use to transfer the patient? ◉ a client who has dehydration and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). Answer: a charge nurse is making assignments for the upcoming shift, what assignments should the charge nurse assign to an LPN? ◉ discards the medication with another nurse as a witness. Answer: a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a narcotic med, after admin the nurse is left with an unused portion, what should the nurse do? ◉ evacuate the room. Answer: a nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the trash can. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ◉ Macule (nonpalpable smaller than 1cm, ex: freckle). Answer: a nurse is caring for an OA who has a nonpalpable skin lesion that is less than 0.5cm (0.2in) in diameter. which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding? ◉ Bladder distention. Answer: a nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter, what should the nurse identify as a catheter occlusion? ◉ I should wear my slippers whenever i am out of bed. Answer: A nurse is teaching about foot care to a client who has DM, what statement indicates understanding? ◉ Share with me more about the thought that are concerning you. Answer: A nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a cataract surgery, the client states "is see just fine and have decided to cancel my surgery". which of the following responses should the nurse make?