RN Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B\\\RN
Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B – Complete Study
Guide & Practice Questions
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)
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?
"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?
"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?
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?
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?
, 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?
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?
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?
"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?
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?
The caregiver insists on remaining in the room.
A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who expresses a concern about skin cancer. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of a skin malignancy?
A mole with an asymmetrical appearance
A nurse is teaching a client and their family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day."
Which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?
Medication dose
A nurse is preparing a heparin infusion for a client who was admitted to the facility with deep-vein
thrombosis. The prescription reads: 25,000 units of heparin in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL to infuse
at 800 units/hr. At what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump?
Fundamentals Online Practice 2023 B – Complete Study
Guide & Practice Questions
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)
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?
"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?
"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?
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?
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?
, 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?
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?
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?
"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?
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?
The caregiver insists on remaining in the room.
A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who expresses a concern about skin cancer. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential indication of a skin malignancy?
A mole with an asymmetrical appearance
A nurse is teaching a client and their family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Use tracheostomy covers when outdoors.
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day."
Which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse verify with the provider?
Medication dose
A nurse is preparing a heparin infusion for a client who was admitted to the facility with deep-vein
thrombosis. The prescription reads: 25,000 units of heparin in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL to infuse
at 800 units/hr. At what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump?
