Nurs 100 Exam #1 Practice Questions
The nurse is preparing to give a bath to an older adult who is unconscious and has had
a fever and night sweats. Which type of bath would be the best option? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Complete bed bath
The nurse is caring for a client who has recently migrated to this country. The interpreter
shares that the client usually bathes once a week. When your assessment is finished,
the nurse plans to have the client shower. What additional information needs to be
gathered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask about hygiene customs in client's native land.
The nurse assists unlicensed assistive personnel in providing morning care to a
comatose client who is bowel and bladder incontinent. The nurse should intervene if
which action is observed? - CORRECT ANSWER-UAP answers telephone while
wearing gloves.
The nurse is directing unlicensed assistive personnel in providing morning care to a
comatose client. Besides a bed bath, what care should be provided? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-1)Moisturizing skin
2)Cleaning fingernails
3) Brushing teeth
The nurse is bathing a client with senile dementia. What action will optimize the chance
of cooperation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use quiet, calm manner, allowing for choices
Eldon Martin is a 75-year-old retired Marine Corps officer. He smoked cigarettes most of
his adult life, but quit 10 years ago when he learned he had allergy-induced asthmatic
lung disease. He comes to the hospital today with a high fever, productive cough, and
pain in his chest. He is diagnosed with pneumonia.
Madge graduated from a hospital-based diploma nursing program in 1947. During her
3-year education, she lived in a dorm next to the hospital where she cared for patients
in the wards. She proudly wore her starched white uniform and nursing cap on the day
of her pinning ceremony.
Madge's daughter, Kathy, graduated from a 2-year associate degree nursing (ADN)
program at the local community college in 1974. She worked as a "new grad" nurse in
the hospital for 4 months after graduation, awaiting the results of her NCLEX-RN®
examination.
,Bryan, Kathy's son, graduated with his bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree
from the state university in 2011 after a 4-week preceptorship at the end of his program.
As a new grad on the acute care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient
information and supplies in preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. Which
image was the new nurse demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER-handmaiden
When comparing the roles of Madge and Bryan as new nursing grads, which roles and
functions would they have in common? Select all that apply.
Direct care provider
Communicator
Client/family educator
Counselor
Leader - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new grad role. He tells his
mom, "I do fine when I've done something before, but every day there seems to be a
new skill that I haven't performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier
as he becomes exposed to more experiences. Which stage of Benner's model is Bryan
demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER-Advanced beginner
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she was ever a member
of the American Nurses Association (ANA). She responds by saying, "I'm not sure what
that is." What is Bryan's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Applying for
graduate school
2) Providing community care
3) Performing research
During Kathy's BSN program, she has to give a presentation about the use of
informatics in nursing as a part of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
standards. Which examples from her workplace could Kathy share? Select all that
apply.
The time clock to record her hours worked
The electronic health record to record and communicate patient care
The computer order entry system to communicate between departments
The barcode scanner for medication input safety
The security monitoring camera to track visitors - CORRECT ANSWER-1) EHR record
to record & communicate pt care
2) Computer order entry system to communicate between departments
, 3) Barcode scanner for medication input safety
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom
that he's more passionate about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To
which care location should Kathy direct him? - CORRECT ANSWER-Community health
Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner
education programs. During an interview, he is asked which factors are most influential
in changing the face of healthcare. Which answer is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-
"Consumers are becoming more educated & demanding more choices."
In which ways is a nurse able to advance his or her practice? Select all that apply.
Earning a doctorate in Nursing Practice
Becoming certified to work in pediatrics
Obtaining certification in wound care
Obtaining certification in chemotherapy
Becoming certified in emergency nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
The nurse is explaining that she works with homebound clients who cannot get to
ambulatory care for treatment. Which health care setting is the nurse working in? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Home care
Which roles are commonly used by nurses during a given shift? Select all that apply.
Leader
Case manager
Educator
Advocate
Organizer - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Leader
2) Case manager
3) Educator
4) Advocate
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of
Benner's model? - CORRECT ANSWER-Expert
Which organization represents nurses around the world to ensure quality nursing care
for all? - CORRECT ANSWER-The International Council of Nursing
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
The nurse is preparing to give a bath to an older adult who is unconscious and has had
a fever and night sweats. Which type of bath would be the best option? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Complete bed bath
The nurse is caring for a client who has recently migrated to this country. The interpreter
shares that the client usually bathes once a week. When your assessment is finished,
the nurse plans to have the client shower. What additional information needs to be
gathered? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask about hygiene customs in client's native land.
The nurse assists unlicensed assistive personnel in providing morning care to a
comatose client who is bowel and bladder incontinent. The nurse should intervene if
which action is observed? - CORRECT ANSWER-UAP answers telephone while
wearing gloves.
The nurse is directing unlicensed assistive personnel in providing morning care to a
comatose client. Besides a bed bath, what care should be provided? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-1)Moisturizing skin
2)Cleaning fingernails
3) Brushing teeth
The nurse is bathing a client with senile dementia. What action will optimize the chance
of cooperation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use quiet, calm manner, allowing for choices
Eldon Martin is a 75-year-old retired Marine Corps officer. He smoked cigarettes most of
his adult life, but quit 10 years ago when he learned he had allergy-induced asthmatic
lung disease. He comes to the hospital today with a high fever, productive cough, and
pain in his chest. He is diagnosed with pneumonia.
Madge graduated from a hospital-based diploma nursing program in 1947. During her
3-year education, she lived in a dorm next to the hospital where she cared for patients
in the wards. She proudly wore her starched white uniform and nursing cap on the day
of her pinning ceremony.
Madge's daughter, Kathy, graduated from a 2-year associate degree nursing (ADN)
program at the local community college in 1974. She worked as a "new grad" nurse in
the hospital for 4 months after graduation, awaiting the results of her NCLEX-RN®
examination.
,Bryan, Kathy's son, graduated with his bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree
from the state university in 2011 after a 4-week preceptorship at the end of his program.
As a new grad on the acute care floor, Madge worked diligently to obtain patient
information and supplies in preparation for the healthcare provider's rounds. Which
image was the new nurse demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER-handmaiden
When comparing the roles of Madge and Bryan as new nursing grads, which roles and
functions would they have in common? Select all that apply.
Direct care provider
Communicator
Client/family educator
Counselor
Leader - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
Bryan finds himself feeling unprepared and frustrated in his new grad role. He tells his
mom, "I do fine when I've done something before, but every day there seems to be a
new skill that I haven't performed yet." His mom reassures him that things will get easier
as he becomes exposed to more experiences. Which stage of Benner's model is Bryan
demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER-Advanced beginner
Over dinner one evening, Bryan asks his grandmother whether she was ever a member
of the American Nurses Association (ANA). She responds by saying, "I'm not sure what
that is." What is Bryan's best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Applying for
graduate school
2) Providing community care
3) Performing research
During Kathy's BSN program, she has to give a presentation about the use of
informatics in nursing as a part of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
standards. Which examples from her workplace could Kathy share? Select all that
apply.
The time clock to record her hours worked
The electronic health record to record and communicate patient care
The computer order entry system to communicate between departments
The barcode scanner for medication input safety
The security monitoring camera to track visitors - CORRECT ANSWER-1) EHR record
to record & communicate pt care
2) Computer order entry system to communicate between departments
, 3) Barcode scanner for medication input safety
After a year as a medical-surgical nurse in an acute care facility, Bryan tells his mom
that he's more passionate about preventive care than he is about health restoration. To
which care location should Kathy direct him? - CORRECT ANSWER-Community health
Bryan decides to advance his practice and begins applying to nurse practitioner
education programs. During an interview, he is asked which factors are most influential
in changing the face of healthcare. Which answer is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-
"Consumers are becoming more educated & demanding more choices."
In which ways is a nurse able to advance his or her practice? Select all that apply.
Earning a doctorate in Nursing Practice
Becoming certified to work in pediatrics
Obtaining certification in wound care
Obtaining certification in chemotherapy
Becoming certified in emergency nursing - CORRECT ANSWER-all of the above
The nurse is explaining that she works with homebound clients who cannot get to
ambulatory care for treatment. Which health care setting is the nurse working in? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Home care
Which roles are commonly used by nurses during a given shift? Select all that apply.
Leader
Case manager
Educator
Advocate
Organizer - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Leader
2) Case manager
3) Educator
4) Advocate
A nurse who is able to identify and achieve objectives is demonstrating which aspect of
Benner's model? - CORRECT ANSWER-Expert
Which organization represents nurses around the world to ensure quality nursing care
for all? - CORRECT ANSWER-The International Council of Nursing
This or That? For each scenario, decide whether the nurse is using critical thinking or
not.
