NSG 6435 Exam questions with
answers graded A+
Which nursing action is appropriate when providing foot care for a client?
A. Soak the feet in a solution of mild soap and tepid water.
B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer on the tops and bottoms.
C. For diabetic clients, trim the nails with nail clippers.
D. Cut off any corns or calluses. - ANS✅✅B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer
on the tops and bottoms
Never soak feet - leads to breakdown
Diabetic clients should only FILE nails
Which modification to bathing should be implemented for a client who is incontinent?
A. Use special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers.
B. Use a topical antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine, in the perineal area.
C. Decrease the frequency of bathing to preserve skin integrity.
D. Perform a full bed bath each time the client has an episode of incontinence. - ANS✅✅A. Use
special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers
Use moisture barriers instead of powder
Check frequently for soiling
A nurse is planning hygiene for a client with dementia. The nurse understands the need to provide
an environment that will aid her in the care of this client. Which action will she perform?
A. Ask several staff to be in the room for safety since the client is sometimes agitated.
B. Create a calming environment with little stimuli.
C. Refuse to bathe the client because the nurse and client have not established a rapport.
D. Delegate this task to someone else since it's not the nurse's responsibility to perform hygiene for
clients. - ANS✅✅B. Creating a calming environment with little stimuli
, The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which piece of equipment will the nurse
use to individualize care for this client?
A. suction toothbrush
B. emesis basin
C. towel
D. toothpaste - ANS✅✅A. suction toothbrush
Emesis basin would be put to the side, but NEED a SUCTION toothbrush to prevent aspiration
Which strategy(ies) does the nurse use to maintain proper body mechanics and prevent self-injury?
Select all that apply.
A. Place feet shoulder width apart when lifting an object
B. Plant feet firmly on the floor when supporting the client during dangling
C. Bend at the waist when lifting an object
D. Lock elbows when grasping onto objects
E. Hold objects an arm's length away when lifting and carrying them - ANS✅✅A. Place feet
shoulder width apart when lifting an object
B. Plant feet firmly on the floor when supporting the client during dangling
Bend at waist when lifting (BEND OVER)
Hold items close to you, arms BENT
Hold objects close to you
The nurse observes a client independently move all the joints through their normal motions. Which
range of motion has the client demonstrated?
A. Active range of motion
B. Passive range of motion
C. Active assistive range of motion
D. Limited range of motion - ANS✅✅A. Active range of motion
A client has been prescribed graduated compression stockings to wear for the next three weeks. The
nurse will implement which interventions? Select all that apply.
A. Measure each leg and take an average to determine size to order
answers graded A+
Which nursing action is appropriate when providing foot care for a client?
A. Soak the feet in a solution of mild soap and tepid water.
B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer on the tops and bottoms.
C. For diabetic clients, trim the nails with nail clippers.
D. Cut off any corns or calluses. - ANS✅✅B. Rinse the feet, dry thoroughly, and apply moisturizer
on the tops and bottoms
Never soak feet - leads to breakdown
Diabetic clients should only FILE nails
Which modification to bathing should be implemented for a client who is incontinent?
A. Use special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers.
B. Use a topical antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine, in the perineal area.
C. Decrease the frequency of bathing to preserve skin integrity.
D. Perform a full bed bath each time the client has an episode of incontinence. - ANS✅✅A. Use
special perineal skin cleanser and moisture barriers
Use moisture barriers instead of powder
Check frequently for soiling
A nurse is planning hygiene for a client with dementia. The nurse understands the need to provide
an environment that will aid her in the care of this client. Which action will she perform?
A. Ask several staff to be in the room for safety since the client is sometimes agitated.
B. Create a calming environment with little stimuli.
C. Refuse to bathe the client because the nurse and client have not established a rapport.
D. Delegate this task to someone else since it's not the nurse's responsibility to perform hygiene for
clients. - ANS✅✅B. Creating a calming environment with little stimuli
, The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which piece of equipment will the nurse
use to individualize care for this client?
A. suction toothbrush
B. emesis basin
C. towel
D. toothpaste - ANS✅✅A. suction toothbrush
Emesis basin would be put to the side, but NEED a SUCTION toothbrush to prevent aspiration
Which strategy(ies) does the nurse use to maintain proper body mechanics and prevent self-injury?
Select all that apply.
A. Place feet shoulder width apart when lifting an object
B. Plant feet firmly on the floor when supporting the client during dangling
C. Bend at the waist when lifting an object
D. Lock elbows when grasping onto objects
E. Hold objects an arm's length away when lifting and carrying them - ANS✅✅A. Place feet
shoulder width apart when lifting an object
B. Plant feet firmly on the floor when supporting the client during dangling
Bend at waist when lifting (BEND OVER)
Hold items close to you, arms BENT
Hold objects close to you
The nurse observes a client independently move all the joints through their normal motions. Which
range of motion has the client demonstrated?
A. Active range of motion
B. Passive range of motion
C. Active assistive range of motion
D. Limited range of motion - ANS✅✅A. Active range of motion
A client has been prescribed graduated compression stockings to wear for the next three weeks. The
nurse will implement which interventions? Select all that apply.
A. Measure each leg and take an average to determine size to order
