NUR 341 – Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Review with Practice
Questions and Correct answers for Clinical Foundations, Safety, and
the Nursing Process
Which age-group is at the highest risk of accidental poisoning at home? - correct answer
toddlers
Which patient would be at high risk of hypothermia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - correct answer Patients who have angina
Patients who are homeless
Patients who have taken drugs or alcohol in excess
According to the National Quality Forum, which event is included under patient-protection
events? - correct answer Infant discharge to the wrong person
A patient with which documented finding would be provided with a yellow wristband according
to the American Hospital Association (AHA)? - correct answer RISK OF FALLS
Which mnemonic would a patient follow if his or her clothing or skin is burning? - correct
answer Stop, drop, and roll
Which factor is the leading cause of injuries involving home medical oxygen? - correct answer
SMOKING
.
Which order of safety measures would the nurse follow in the event of a fire in a hospital area?
- correct answer Rescuing and removing all patients
Activating the alarm
Closing doors and windows and turning off electrical equipment
Extinguishing the fire with an appropriate extinguisher
Which patient is at higher risk of motor vehicle accidents according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)? - correct answer 16-year-old adolescent
Which order of steps is correct for safely using a fire extinguisher in the home? - correct answer
Pulling the pin to unlock the handle
Aiming low at the base of the fire
Squeezing the handle
, Sweeping the unit from side to side
The senior nurse is discussing with student nurses the serious reportable events included on the
National Quality Forum (NQF) list. Which environmental event would be discussed? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - correct answer Patient death caused
by burns from agency equipment
Patient death associated with falls
Patient death caused by electrocution
Which safety precaution would the nurse follow to reduce the risk of falls in a patient with
hemiparesis? - correct answer Stand on the patient's affected side when using a cane and a gait
belt.
According to the American Hospital Association, a red wristband is given for which category? -
correct answer ALLERGIES
Which factor is the greatest risk of injury for an adolescent? - correct answer Automobile
accidents, suicide, and substance abuse
Which safety precaution lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in a 1-year-old
child? - correct answer Having the infant sleep on his or her side or back
The nurse is caring for a patient with muscle weakness. The patient is provided with skid-proof
footwear. Which safety measure is implemented in this situation? - correct answer Preventing
falls from slipping on floor
Which patient would be suspected to have an electrolyte imbalance? - correct answer Person
exposed to heat for an extended period
Which order of steps is correct for administering the timed "get up and go" (TGUG) test to
determine a patient's risk of falls? - correct answer Instruct the patient to walk 10 feet as
quickly as possible.
Instruct the patient to rise from a straight-backed chair without using support
BEGIN COUNTING
Instruct the patient to rise from a straight-backed chair without using support.
Check for unsteadiness in patient's gait.
Instruct the patient to sit on the chair without using arms for support.
CHECK TIME ELAPSED
The family member of an adult patient complains that the patient is a long-term smoker. Which
health risk factor does the nurse anticipate? - correct answer CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Questions and Correct answers for Clinical Foundations, Safety, and
the Nursing Process
Which age-group is at the highest risk of accidental poisoning at home? - correct answer
toddlers
Which patient would be at high risk of hypothermia? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct. - correct answer Patients who have angina
Patients who are homeless
Patients who have taken drugs or alcohol in excess
According to the National Quality Forum, which event is included under patient-protection
events? - correct answer Infant discharge to the wrong person
A patient with which documented finding would be provided with a yellow wristband according
to the American Hospital Association (AHA)? - correct answer RISK OF FALLS
Which mnemonic would a patient follow if his or her clothing or skin is burning? - correct
answer Stop, drop, and roll
Which factor is the leading cause of injuries involving home medical oxygen? - correct answer
SMOKING
.
Which order of safety measures would the nurse follow in the event of a fire in a hospital area?
- correct answer Rescuing and removing all patients
Activating the alarm
Closing doors and windows and turning off electrical equipment
Extinguishing the fire with an appropriate extinguisher
Which patient is at higher risk of motor vehicle accidents according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)? - correct answer 16-year-old adolescent
Which order of steps is correct for safely using a fire extinguisher in the home? - correct answer
Pulling the pin to unlock the handle
Aiming low at the base of the fire
Squeezing the handle
, Sweeping the unit from side to side
The senior nurse is discussing with student nurses the serious reportable events included on the
National Quality Forum (NQF) list. Which environmental event would be discussed? Select all
that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - correct answer Patient death caused
by burns from agency equipment
Patient death associated with falls
Patient death caused by electrocution
Which safety precaution would the nurse follow to reduce the risk of falls in a patient with
hemiparesis? - correct answer Stand on the patient's affected side when using a cane and a gait
belt.
According to the American Hospital Association, a red wristband is given for which category? -
correct answer ALLERGIES
Which factor is the greatest risk of injury for an adolescent? - correct answer Automobile
accidents, suicide, and substance abuse
Which safety precaution lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in a 1-year-old
child? - correct answer Having the infant sleep on his or her side or back
The nurse is caring for a patient with muscle weakness. The patient is provided with skid-proof
footwear. Which safety measure is implemented in this situation? - correct answer Preventing
falls from slipping on floor
Which patient would be suspected to have an electrolyte imbalance? - correct answer Person
exposed to heat for an extended period
Which order of steps is correct for administering the timed "get up and go" (TGUG) test to
determine a patient's risk of falls? - correct answer Instruct the patient to walk 10 feet as
quickly as possible.
Instruct the patient to rise from a straight-backed chair without using support
BEGIN COUNTING
Instruct the patient to rise from a straight-backed chair without using support.
Check for unsteadiness in patient's gait.
Instruct the patient to sit on the chair without using arms for support.
CHECK TIME ELAPSED
The family member of an adult patient complains that the patient is a long-term smoker. Which
health risk factor does the nurse anticipate? - correct answer CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
