Fundamentals Practice Quiz 2

A nurse is collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity in a patient with UTI. Patient has urinary catheter in place. Which action should the nurse take? Withdraw the specimen from the drainage bag. Cleanse collection port with soap and water. Place the specimen in a clean specimen cup. Clamp the tubing below the collection port.

Clamp the tubing below the collection port. The nurse should clamp the tubing below the collection port to allow fresh uncontaminated urine to collect before withdrawing the specimen through the port and placing it in a sterile specimen cup.

A nurse is teaching a client who is recovering from gallbladder surgery how to use an incentive spirometer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Exhale slowly to reach goal volume. Hold breath for 5 seconds after goal volume is reached Continue to deep breathe after each cycle. Limit repeat pattern of breathing to 5 breaths.

Hold breath for 5 seconds after goal volume is reached

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an IV fluid replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as infiltration of the IV infusion site? A. Redness at the IV catheter entry site B. A palpable cord is felt along the vein used for the infusion C. Taut skin around the IV catheter site that is cool to the touch D. Bleeding at the IV insertion site

C. Taut skin around the IV catheter site that is cool to the touch The nurse should stop the IV infusion, elevate the extremity, and apply a warm moist compress, or a cold compress according to the type of infiltration

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and who has an indwelling urinary catheter to gravity drainage. The nurse notes no urine output in the past 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? Check to determine if the catheter tubing is kinked Palpate the bladder Obtain a prescription to irrigate the catheter with 0.9% sodium chloride. Encourage the client to drink more fluids.

Check to determine if the catheter tubing is kinked The nurse should apply the least invasive priority-setting framework when caring for this client. This framework assigns priority to nursing interventions that are least invasive to the client, as long as those interventions do not jeopardize client safety. The nurse should take interventions that are not invasive to the client before interventions that are invasive. This reduces the number of organisms introduced into the body, decreasing the number of facility-acquired infections. The first action the nurse should take is to inspect the tubing carefully, straightening out any kinks, and make certain that there are no dependent loops. A common reason a tube is not draining is that there is a kink in the tubing or that the client is lying on it.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new colostomy about proper care. Which of the following is information the nurse should include? Change the colostomy bag following breakfast. Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water. Change the pouch every day. Place an aspirin in the ostomy pouch to decrease odor.

Cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water. The nurse should instruct the client to cleanse the skin around the stoma with warm water, because using soap can leave a residue on the skin and cause poor adherence of the pouch adhesive.

A nurse is caring for a client who had a mastectomy and has a self-suction drainage system in place. Which action should the nurse take to ensure proper operation of the device? Irrigate the tubing with sterile normal water once each shift Cleanse the opening with soap and water after emptying Maintain the tubing above the level of the surgical incision Collapse the device of air after emptying

Collapse the device of air after emptying

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for a collection of sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when obtaining the specimen? Collect the specimen upon arising in the morning Force fluids during the day and collect the specimen in the evening Collect the specimen after antibiotics have been started. Collect 2 mL of sputum before sending the specimen to the lab.

Collect the specimen upon arising in the morning The nurse should plan to collect the sputum specimen when the client arises in the morning because the client is able to more easily cough up the secretions that have accumulated during the night. Generally, the deepest specimens are obtained in the early morning, and it is preferable to collect the specimen before breakfast. The nurse should instruct the client to rinse the mouth, take a deep breath, and cough prior to expectorating into the sterile container.

A nurse is providing teaching to a group of unit nurses about wound healing by secondary intention? Which of the following info should she include? The wound edges are well-approximated The wound is closed at a later date. A skin graft is placed over the wound bed. Granulation tissue fills the wound during healing.

Granulation tissue fills the wound during healing. The nurse should include in the teaching that a beefy, red tissue called granulation tissue fills the wound during healing. The wound is left open to drain and heal by secondary intention that should occur within 5 to 21 days. Open wounds place the client at an increased risk for wound infection.

A nurse is changing bed linens for a client who is on bed rest. Which action should the nurse take? Place the soiled linens on the chair while making the bed. Hold the linens away the body and clothing Place the linens on the floor until able to place it in a linen bag. Shake the clean linens to unfold.

Hold the linens away from the body and clothing The nurse should hold the linens away from the body and clothing to prevent soiling or the transfer of microorganisms. The microorganisms present on the nurse's clothing can expose other clients to microorganisms.

A nurse is caring for a client who is post-op following a vaginal hysterectomy. She asks for something to drink. Her post-op diet prescription reads- clear liquids, advance diet as tolerated. Which response should nurse make? Lunch trays should be here within the hour. I am going to listen to your abdomen. I'll get you some water to drink. I would wait a bit, or you could feel sick.

I am going to listen to your abdomen A common reason clients experience nausea and vomiting after surgery is delayed gastric emptying time or decreased peristalsis. The nurse should auscultate the client's abdomen to determine the presence of bowel sounds before clear liquids can be administered.

A nurse is planning to administer pain medication to a client who has pain post-abdominal surgery. Which of the following action should nurse take first? Use a pain scale to determine pain level. Discuss the adverse effects of pain medication with the client Obtain the client's vital signs Check the client's allergies

Use a pain scale to determine pain level The nurse should consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which includes five levels of priority when caring for this client. The first level consists of physiological needs; the second level consists of safety and security needs; the third level consists of love and belonging needs; the fourth level consists of personal achievement and self-esteem needs; and the fifth level consists of achieving full potential and the ability to problem solve and cope with life situations. When applying Maslow's hierarchy of needs priority-setting framework, the nurse should review physiological needs first. The nurse should then address the client's needs by following the remaining four hierarchal levels. It is important, however, for the nurse to consider all contributing client factors, as higher levels of the pyramid can compete with those at the lower levels, depending on the specific client situation. The fourth level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs includes usefulness, self-worth, and self-confidence in fulfilling self-esteem needs. Therefore, to meet the client's physiological needs, the first action the nurse should take is to begin pain management by asking the client to describe her pain.

A nurse is changing the dressings for a client recovering from an appendectomy following the ruptured appendix. The client's surgical wound is healing by secondary intention. Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the provider? Tenderness when touched Pink, shiny tissue with a granular appearance Serosanguineous drainage A halo of erythema on the surrounding skin

A halo of erythema on the surrounding skin The nurse should report to the provider when the client has a ring of erythema (redness) on the surrounding skin, which might indicate underlying infection. This and any other manifestation of infection, such as purulent drainage, swelling, warmth, or a strong odor, should be reported to the provider.

A nurse is replacing the surgical dressings on a client who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Don clean gloves to remove the old dressing. Loosen the dressing by pulling the tape away from the wound. Remove the entire old dressing at once. Open sterile supplies after sterile gloves.

Don clean gloves to remove the old dressing

How should a nurse administer eye drops in a post-surgical patient? Drop the eye medication in the outer third of the lower conjunctival sac. Apply gentle pressure in the outer opening of the eye for 2 minutes. Hold the eye dropper 0.5 cm/ 0.2 in from the cornea. Instruct the client to close eyes tightly after administration

Drop the eye medication in the outer third of the lower conjunctival sac.

A nurse is caring for a client who has an NG tube for intermittent enteral feedings. Which action should the nurse take? Auscultate for bowel sounds after each feeding Ensure the formula is cold before administering Elevate client's head of bed 45 degrees before feeding Flush the tubing with 15 mL of water after the enteral feeding

Elevate client's head of bed 45 degrees before feeding The nurse should elevate the client's head of bed between 30° to 45° to prevent aspiration.

A nurse is assisting a client who is eating at mealtime when the client grabs her neck with both hands and appears frightened. Which action should nurse take first? Place oxygen mask on client Check client's pulse Determine whether the client is able to breathe Wrap arms around the client from behind

Determine whether the client is able to breathe Caring for this client requires application of the nursing process priority-setting framework. The nurse can use the nursing process to plan client care and prioritize nursing actions. Each step of the nursing process builds on the previous step, beginning with assessment or data collection. Before the nurse can formulate a plan of action, implement a nursing intervention, or notify a provider of a change in the client's status, she must first collect adequate data from the client. Assessing or collecting additional data will provide the nurse with knowledge to make an appropriate decision. The client is demonstrating the universal choking gesture. If the client is unable to move air in or out, severe airway obstruction is present. The client would need emergency interventions to clear a partial obstruction, indicated by stridor or minimal airway passage. As long there is good air exchange and she can cough and breathe spontaneously, the nurse should stay with the client and monitor her condition.

A nurse is preparing to remove an NG tube for a client who had a partial colectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Maintain suction while removing the NG tube Instill 100 mL of air into the NG tube before removal Pinch the NG tube when removing the tube Instruct the client to breathe in and out during the removal of the NG tube.

Pinch the NG tube while removing the tube The nurse should pinch the NG tube while removing the tube to decrease the risk of aspiration of any gastric contents.

The nurse observes yellow, thick drainage on the dressing for a client who is 3 days post-operative from cholecystectomy. How should she document this finding? Sanguineous exudate Serous exudate Serosanguineous exudate Purulent exudate

Purulent exudate Purulent exudate drainage on the client's dressings is thick yellow, green and brown drainage and usually indicates wound sloughing or infection.

A nurse is applying antiembolitic stockings for a client who has a history of DVT. Which action should nurse take when applying the stockings? Roll the stocking partially down if too long Remove the stocking once per day Bunch and pull the stocking halfway up the calf Turn the stocking inside out up to heel before applying

Turn the stocking inside out up to heel before applying The nurse should turn the stocking inside out up to the client's heel to make the application of the stocking easier and cause less constrictive wrinkles.

A nurse is preparing to assist in ambulation of an older adult client who was on bed rest for 3 days. Which action should nurse take to decrease the risk of a fall? Use a gait belt during ambulation Ensure the client is wearing socks before ambulating Instruct the client to sit at edge of bed for 15 seconds before ambulating Walk 2 feet behind the client during ambulation

Use a gait belt during ambulation The nurse should use a gait belt to keep the client's center of gravity midline and decrease the risk of a fall.

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a wound infection following abdominal surgery. To promote healing and fight infection, which of the following vitamins and minerals should the nurse plan to increase in the client's diet? Vitamin C and zinc Vitamin D Vitamin K and iron Calcium

Vitamin C and zinc The client's body needs both vitamin C and zinc to help fight a wound infection. The client should receive a multivitamin, and a mineral supplement of both. In addition, vitamin E supplements also are needed to aid in skin and wound healing.

A nurse is planning care for an adult client who has fluid volume excess. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include to monitor the client's weight? Calibrate scales weekly Use a different scale each time Weigh the client on arising Weigh the client without clothing

Weigh the client on arising

A nurse is assessing a client who has an onset of severe back pain of unknown origin. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to encourage discussion with the client? Does the medication you're taking relieve the pain? Can you point to where the pain is the worst? What do you think caused the onset of your pain? Changing positions makes your pain worse, right?

What do you think caused the onset of of your pain? The nurse is using an open-ended question that allows the client to respond with a wide range of information by using more than one or two words.

A nurse is performing a straight urinary catheterization for a female client with urinary retention. Which of the following actions indicates the nurse is maintaining sterile technique? Applies sterile gloves to open catheter package Wipes labia minora in anteroposterior direction Spreads the labia with the dominant hand Uses one cotton ball to wipe the right and left labia majora

Wipes labia minora in anteroposterior direction The nurse should wipe anteroposterior both the right and left labia minora with separate cotton swabs to destroy any microorganisms in the area that would contaminate the catheter.

A nurse is planning care for a group of patients who are receiving oxygen therapy. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first? A client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% O2 via partial rebreather A client who has emphysema and is receiving at 3L/min via a transtracheal oxygen cannula A client with old tracheostomy, receiving 40% humidified oxygen via trach collar A client with COPD that is receiving oxygen at 2L/min via nasal cannula

A client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% O2 via partial rebreather The nurse should apply the safety and risk reduction priority-setting framework. This framework assigns priority to the factor or situation posing the greatest safety risk to the client. When there are several risks to client safety, the one posing the greatest threat is the highest priority. The nurse should use Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the ABC priority-setting framework, or nursing knowledge to identify which risk poses the greatest threat to the client. The nurse should frequently check the bag on a rebreather mask to ensure it inflates properly. If the bag is deflated, the client will rebreathe his own exhaled carbon dioxide instead of receiving the prescribed oxygen dose. Therefore, the nurse should first see the client who has heart failure and is receiving 100% oxygen via a partial rebreather mask. Oxygen is a gas which can cause toxicity and is highly combustible, and higher concentrations of oxygen increase the risk of client injury.

A nurse is caring for a client with major fecal incontinence and reports irritation in the perineal area. Which of the following action should the nurse take first? Apply fecal collection system Apply barrier cream Cleanse and dry the area Check the client's perineum

Check the client's perineum Caring for this client requires application of the nursing process priority-setting framework. The nurse can use the nursing process to plan client care and prioritize nursing actions. Each step of the nursing process builds on the previous step, beginning with assessment or data collection. Before the nurse can formulate a plan of action, implement a nursing intervention, or notify a provider of a change in the client's status, she must first collect adequate data from the client. Assessing or collecting additional data will provide the nurse with knowledge to make an appropriate decision. The priority nursing action is for the nurse to collect more data by assessing the area of irritation.

A nurse is performing eye irrigation for a client who has been exposed to smoke and ash. Which action should the nurse take? Hold the irrigator 1.25 cm (0.5 in) above the eye. Direct the irrigation solution upward toward the upper eyelid. Exert pressure on the bony prominences when holding the eyelids open. Direct the irrigation from the outer canthus to the inner canthus of the eye.

Exert pressure on the bony prominences when holding the eyelids open. The nurse should hold the upper lid against the eyebrow and the lower lid against the cheekbone when irrigating the eye.

A nurse is preparing to insert an NG tube for a client with a bowel obstruction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Provide client with glass of water Assist client to sitting position Explain the procedure to the client Measure the length of tubing to be inserted

Explain the procedure to the client The nurse should apply the least invasive priority-setting framework when caring for this client. This framework assigns priority to nursing interventions that are least invasive to the client, as long as those interventions do not jeopardize client safety. The nurse should take interventions that are not invasive to the client before interventions that are invasive. This reduces the number of organisms introduced into the body, decreasing the number of facility-acquired infections. Informing the client about the procedure reduces fear and assists in gaining the client's cooperation, which is important for NG tube insertion and is the priority nursing intervention.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing impairment. Which method should the nurse use when speaking with the client? Speak directly into the client's impaired ear. Exaggerate lip movements Speak loudly Face the client when speaking

Face the client when speaking The nurse should always directly face the client who has a hearing impairment and stand or sit at the same level to maximize communication. Many clients who are hearing impaired combine lip reading with their residual hearing when communicating.

A nurse is caring for a toddler when the mother calls to the nurse "Help! My baby is choking on his food!. Which of the following findings indicate the baby has an airway obstruction? Flushing of the skin Inability of the toddler to cry or speak Presence of nausea and mild emesis Capillary refill time of 1.5 seconds

Inability of the toddler to cry or speak When the client has no sound passing through the vocal cords, the nurse should identify a complete airway obstruction is evident. The nurse should use the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge whatever is obstructing the trachea.

A nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client who is scheduled for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Lubricate up to 3.2 cm on the tip of rectal tube Position client on his right side Insert the tip of the tubing 8 cm Hold the enema container 61 cm above the rectum

Insert the tip of tubing 8 cm The nurse should insert the tip of the tubing 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) along the rectal wall to prevent dislodging of the tube during the procedure and injury to the rectal mucosa.

A nurse is preparing to anchor with tape the catheter tube for a male client who has a newly inserted Foley catheter. At which of the following locations should the nurse tape the catheter? Lateral thigh Lower abdomen Mid-abdominal region Medial thigh

Lower abdomen After inserting an indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse should secure the catheter tubing to the client's upper thigh or lower abdomen, by using adhesive tape or catheter securement device. This location will decrease tension and trauma to the urethra.

A nurse is changing the dressings for a client who has two Penrose drains near an abdominal incision. Which of the following adhering devices is the best choice for skin irritation? Abdominal binder Montgomery straps Hypoallergenic tape Plastic tape

Montgomery straps The nurse should apply the least restrictive priority-setting framework. This framework assigns priority to nursing interventions that are least restrictive to the client, as long as those interventions do not jeopardize client safety. Least restrictive interventions promote client safety without using restraints. The nurse should only use physical or chemical restraints when the safety of the client, staff, or others is at risk. The nurse should plan to use Montgomery straps to minimize irritation to the skin near the incisional area. Montgomery straps are adhesive strips applied to the skin on either side of the surgical wound. The adhesive strips have holes for using gauze to tie the dressing securely. When the dressing is changed, the ties are released, the dressing replaced, and the ties secured again without removing the adhesive strips.

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dysphagia. Which action should the nurse take when assisting the client at mealtime? Encourage the client to drink fluids before swallowing food. Offer the client tart or sour foods first. Tilt the client's head backward when swallowing Turn on the television

Offer the client tart or sour foods first The client who has impaired pharyngeal swallowing should consume tart and sour foods at the beginning of the meal to stimulate saliva production, which helps with chewing and swallowing.

A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting the specimen? Instruct client to defecate into toilet bowel. Transfer specimen to sterile container. Refrigerate collected specimen. Place the stool specimen collection container into biohazard bag.

Place the stool specimen collection container into biohazard bag. The nurse should place the specimen collection container in a biohazard bag with the client label placed on the container and the bag for easy identification, and to prevent contamination with microorganisms.

A nurse is performing suctioning for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Pull suction catheter back 1 cm if client starts coughing Allow 30 seconds between suctioning passes Hyperventilate client with 50% oxygen for 30 seconds Perform a maximum of 4 passes with suction catheter

Pull suction catheter back 1 cm if client starts coughing The nurse should pull the suction catheter back 1 cm (0.5 in) when the client starts to cough, or resistance is met. This will remove the catheter from the mucosal wall of the trachea prior to suctioning.

A nurse is helping a client change his hospital gown. The client has an IV infusion on an infusion pump. Which action should the nurse take first? Remove sleeve of gown from arm without IV line. Slow the infusion using the roller clamp Disconnect the IV line from the pump. Bring the IV solution and tubing from the outside to the end side of the sleeve of the gown.

Remove sleeve of gown from arm without IV line. According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should first remove the gown from the client's arm without the IV line. Beginning this process will enable the nurse to move the gown fully off the client and last stop the system to remove the gown off the line, resulting in minimal interruption of the IV flow. *WITHOUT

A nurse is planning care for a client who is confused and requires a prescription for wrist restraints. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan? Renew prescription for restraints within 24 hours Secure restraints with buckle side next to client's skin Ensure 4 fingers can be inserted under secured restraint Remove the restraint every 3 hr.

Renew prescription or restraints within 24 hours The nurse should plan to renew the prescription for the restraints within 24 hr, and only after the provider has evaluated the client.

Where should the nurse administer an intramuscular injection an adult client who is overweight? Lower, medial quadrant of buttock near the coccyx Side hip between iliac crest and anterior iliac spine Tissue of posterior upper arm Lower, inner thigh 4 finger widths above the patella

Side hip between the iliac crest and anterior iliac spine The side hip between the iliac crest and anterior iliac spine forms the boundaries for ventrogluteal injection; therefore, this is an appropriate site for the nurse to select. This site is the preferred site for intramuscular injections for an adult client. The nurse should prepare for injection by placing a hand on the client's greater trochanter (right hand on left hip, for example) with the first two fingers touching the iliac crest and anterior superior iliac spine, forming a "V" shape.

A nurse is caring for a client with history of dysrythmias. Upon entering the room, she discovers the client is unresponsive to verbal or painful stimuli, has no respirations, and is pulseless. Which action should nurse take first? Start chest compressions Provide breaths with manual resuscitation bag Administer oxygen Establish an airway

Start chest compressions The nurse should apply the safety and risk reduction priority-setting framework when caring for this client. This framework assigns priority to the factor or situation posing the greatest safety risk to the client. When there are several risks to client safety, the one posing the greatest threat is the highest priority. The nurse should use Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the ABC priority-setting framework, or nursing knowledge to identify which risk poses the greatest threat to the client. The nurse should perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which starts with chest compression, then opening the airway, and breathing for adults and pediatric clients because evidence indicates there is a great survival rate when chest compressions are started before a breath is initiated.

Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an infiltration of an IV infusion site? Redness at IV catheter entry site A palpable cord is felt along the vein used for infusion Taut skin around IV catheter site that is cool to the touch Bleeding at the IV insertion site

Taut skin around IV catheter site that is cool to the touch