RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2025 B
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT
A nurse is caring for a female client.
Medical History
Client is receiving chemotherapy for treatment of breast cancer.
Diagnostic Results
Week 1:
Hct 42% (37% to 47%)Hgb 15 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)WBC count 8,000/mm3 (5,000
to 10,000/mm3)Platelet count 350,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)Potassium
3.7 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Week 2:
Hct 37% (37% to 47%)Hgb 12 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)WBC count 6,000/mm3 (5,000
to 10,000/mm3)Platelet count 100,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)Potassium
3.6 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) - ANSWER The client is at risk for
bleeding as evidenced by the client's platelet count.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance directives.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - ANSWER
"They indicate the form of treatment a client is willing to accept in the event of a
serious illness."
,A nurse is caring for a client who has recently started using a behind-the-ear
hearing aid. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the use of this assistive device? -
ANSWER "I will be sure to remove my hearing aid before taking a shower."
A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions
should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? - ANSWER
The client holds the cane on the stronger side of their body.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSWER Place a client
who has tuberculosis in a room with negative-pressure airflow.
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the
inner ear? - ANSWER Press gently on the tragus of the client's ear.
A nurse is assessing an older adult client's risk for falls. Which of the following
assessments should the nurse use to identify the client's safety needs? -
ANSWER Pupil clarity
Visual fields
, Visual acuity
A nurse is caring for a client who has decreased mobility. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk of developing plantar
flexion contractures? - ANSWER Apply an ankle-foot orthotic device to
the client's feet.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor says
that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine
screening. What does that involve?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - ANSWER "You should have a fecal occult blood test
every year."
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who is at risk for osteoporosis about
beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following types of
activity should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER Walking briskly
A home health nurse is completing an admission assessment of an older adult
client who has their caregiver present. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a potential indication of elder abuse? - ANSWER The
caregiver insists on remaining in the room.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT
A nurse is caring for a female client.
Medical History
Client is receiving chemotherapy for treatment of breast cancer.
Diagnostic Results
Week 1:
Hct 42% (37% to 47%)Hgb 15 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)WBC count 8,000/mm3 (5,000
to 10,000/mm3)Platelet count 350,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)Potassium
3.7 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Week 2:
Hct 37% (37% to 47%)Hgb 12 g/dL (12 to 16 g/dL)WBC count 6,000/mm3 (5,000
to 10,000/mm3)Platelet count 100,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)Potassium
3.6 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) - ANSWER The client is at risk for
bleeding as evidenced by the client's platelet count.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the purpose of advance directives.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - ANSWER
"They indicate the form of treatment a client is willing to accept in the event of a
serious illness."
,A nurse is caring for a client who has recently started using a behind-the-ear
hearing aid. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the use of this assistive device? -
ANSWER "I will be sure to remove my hearing aid before taking a shower."
A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions
should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? - ANSWER
The client holds the cane on the stronger side of their body.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take to prevent the spread of infection? - ANSWER Place a client
who has tuberculosis in a room with negative-pressure airflow.
A nurse is administering an otic medication to an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to ensure that the medication reaches the
inner ear? - ANSWER Press gently on the tragus of the client's ear.
A nurse is assessing an older adult client's risk for falls. Which of the following
assessments should the nurse use to identify the client's safety needs? -
ANSWER Pupil clarity
Visual fields
, Visual acuity
A nurse is caring for a client who has decreased mobility. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk of developing plantar
flexion contractures? - ANSWER Apply an ankle-foot orthotic device to
the client's feet.
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who states, "The doctor says
that, since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should have a routine
screening. What does that involve?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse make? - ANSWER "You should have a fecal occult blood test
every year."
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who is at risk for osteoporosis about
beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following types of
activity should the nurse recommend? - ANSWER Walking briskly
A home health nurse is completing an admission assessment of an older adult
client who has their caregiver present. Which of the following findings should the
nurse identify as a potential indication of elder abuse? - ANSWER The
caregiver insists on remaining in the room.
