Kaplan Fundamentals NGN QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A LATEST 2023/2024
The nurse provides care for a client following surgery to repair a broken
... [Show More] femur. The client is restless, perspiring, and grimaces when trying to move in the bed. Which is the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement first? - CORRECT ANSWER assess the client's pain level
The nurse observes a staff member prepare to leave the room of a client on droplet precautions. The nurse intervenes if which action is observed? - CORRECT ANSWER The staff member holds onto the outer surface of the face mask while pulling mask away from face.
A client asks the nurse to provide examples of foods rich in vitamin C. Which food is a good source of vitamin C? - CORRECT ANSWER Tomatoes.
(citrus fruits, apricots, and strawberries are excellent sources of vitamin C.)
In which situation does the nurse consider withholding morphine until further assessment is completed? - CORRECT ANSWER Client's level of consciousness fluctuates from drowsy to lethargic.
The nurse cares for a client with an open, draining wound on the lower left leg. The client has a white blood cell count of 16,000/mm (16 x 10°/L). Which intervention does the nurse anticipate in the client's plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER Obtain a culture of the wound and send to the laboratory.
A client requires a dressing change. The LP/LVN assigned to care for the client reports never having performed the procedure before to the nurse. The nurse takes which action? - CORRECT ANSWER Completes the dressing change while the LPN/LVN observes.
(help the LVN to learn how to do the procedure)
The nurse provides education to an adult client to facilitate bowel elimination. Which action should the nurse encourage? - CORRECT ANSWER Increasing dietary bulk.
The nurse and the licensed practical nurse (LP/LVN) provide care to clients on the medical floor. Which task can the nurse delegate to the LPN/LVN? - CORRECT ANSWER Administer a tap-water enema.
A two day postoperative client reports pain, tenderness, and redness of the right calf. Which findings are most critical for the nurse to report to the health care provider? - CORRECT ANSWER Chest pain and shortness of breath.
An older adult client is diagnosed with a fractured femur after a fall and is recovering at home with a walker. The home health nurse educates the client about fall prevention. Which nursing observation in the home indicates the client has an understanding the information provided? - CORRECT ANSWER The bathroom is equipped with grab bars.
The nurse knows which statement is an important fact about warfarin? - CORRECT ANSWER It has a prolonged action.
The nurse instructs a client how to successfully begin a regular exercise program. The nurse determines teaching is successful if the client makes which statement? - CORRECT ANSWER "I am making a commitment to exercise regularly."
A client is admitted to the medical unit with a temperature of
101°F (38.3°C) and a white blood cell (WBC) count of
3,000/mm? (3 X 10°). The nurse institutes which precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER Neutropenic precautions.
The nurse provides care for a client on the medical surgical floor who is experiencing difficulty sleeping at night. Which nursing action is most appropriate to promote adequate sleep for the client? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid unnecessary lights, noises, and interruptions at night.
The nurse identifies which diet best meets the needs of a client with multiple wounds? - CORRECT ANSWER High-vitamin C, high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet.
The nurse cares for an older adult client and provides education about dietary needs. Which information is included in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER As metabolism decreases, caloric need decreases. [Show Less]