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Foundations Exam #4
Foundations Exam #4
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Test your knowledge on good nursing practices, therapeutic communication, and patient care
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1
A patient states, "I have not had a bowel movement in 4 days". What should the nurse do next?
Document abnormal findings.
Tell the patient you usually take 4 days to go to the bathroom so it's okay
Assess the patient's usual bowel habits
See if you have an order for enema
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After doing the scan, she was given the order to put in a Foley C. How does she effectively care for patient with FC.
Keep the collection bag lower than the bladder at all times.
Clean the exterior portion of the catheter once a day
Drain the bag when it's half to 3/4 full.
Keep a closed system.
3
New nurse Rachel
told
Nurse Sierra
that she feels anxious. How should
Nurse Sierra
respond?
"Tell me more about what's concerning you."
"Happy hour is the key."
"It's because you're new."
"I'll ask the charge nurse if she could let you go home."
4
In the movie "Tangled", what is Rapunzel's weapon?
Sword
Shoes
Gun
Frying Pan
5
During the busy hours,
Nurse Vanessa's
HR is a bit elevated, but she is able to focus and recollect her thoughts.
Resistance Stage
Alarm stage
Exhaustion
Recovery
6
the next day,
Nurse Catherine
noticed the bag has not accumulated drainage after she emptied it 3 hours ago. What to do?
Irrigate the Foley Catheter.
Look for any kinks/obstructions.
Leave it for Nurse Stephanie to fix when she returns.
Call the doctor.
7
Low sodium can cause altered mental status.
False
True
8
Which statement is true about urostomies?
Patient does not need to worry about urinating ever again
Fever and chills are normal findings after urostomy placement
Patient is at an increased risk for urinary tract infections
Patient does not need to report blood in the urine, its a normal finding
9
New nurse Woinshet
tells
nurse Marina
that she's feeling burned out by the long shift hours. How should Marina respond?
"Welcome to nursing girl!"
"I feel you, we should go on a vacation."
"It's because of patient Candy, girl drives me nuts"
"Let's go see what support services are offered by the unit"
10
A patient with a transverse colostomy will be observed with fully solid stools.
True
False
11
Normal Potassium levels are 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
True
False
12
What else should
nurse Sierra
encourage
nurse Rachel
do to address her anxiety?
Stop drinking too much coffee.
See a doctor for anxiety meds prescription.
Take slow deep breathes.
Go with to Parkway Tavern.
13
Which of the following are examples of psychosocial stress?
Earthquake
Financial problems
Family issues
Wildfire
14
Which of the following are isotonic solutions?
Lactated Ringer's
0.45% NaCl
0.9% NaCl
D5LR
15
Which of the following can be affected by Potassium level imbalances?
Muscle strength
Bone Formation
Heart rate
Bowel sounds
16
Nurse Stephanie on her 10th hour noticed that her patient has not voided more than 150ml. What should she do next?
Call the doctor.
Do a straight cath to prevent bladder distention.
Do a bladder scan.
Advice patient to drink for fluids.
17
Which of the following are good therapeutic communication practices?
Restating
Changing the topic
Giving advice
Exploration
18
Which are appropriate uses of a Foley Catheter?
Address urinary obstruction/retention
Prevent soiling the bed for incontinent clients.
Promote advanced wound healing.
Prevent falls on a weak patient who keeps going the bathroom.
19
Which are examples of Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
Breathing exercises
Coffee
Herbal supplements
Relaxation techniques
20
Nurse Jayne says she will change the ostomy bag without emptying so she could save time. This is correct practice.
True
False
21
Which of the following is a hypotonic solution?
0.45% NaCL
0.9% NaCL
D10W
3% NaCL
22
Nurse Jestenie's
patient seemed withdrawn and quieter after she just had a colostomy in place. What should she do next?
Normal findings, Anesthesia is still in her system.
Assess the ostomy site and refer her to an ostomy nurse.
Ask the client to if she has any concerns.
Give the client some time to rest.
23
Which are findings seen in a patient with hypervolemia?
Adventitious lung sounds.
Dry mouth
Weight loss
Weak pulse
Distended neck veins.
Weight gain.
24
Normal Na levels are 125-145 mEq/L
False
True
25
Which healthcare team member can help a patient address such problems?
Patient's "nurse bestfriend"
Charge Nurse
Social Worker
Attending doctor
