Funds I - Final Exam Review

The head of the bed in Fowler's position should be at:

It is the nurse's responsibility to check the diet on the tray with the diet order.

Which type of PPE is required when entering an airborne precaution room?

Florence Nightingale made contributions to nursing practice and education that:

Consensual response is when:

A student monopolizes the class discussion. The student is not violating the rights of others.

The pulse oximeter measures the oxygentated hemoglobin through a capillary bed.

Which of the following is the best way to learn?

When caring for a Native American patient, which assessment should be performed?

After a cardiac catheterization, the nurse should assess frequent VS and pedal pulse checks.

Which of the following is most likely an indicator of pain in a post-surgical patient:

Standard precautions are used when caring for all patients.

A shearing injury can result when a patient is pulled up in bed without being lifted.

Significant bleeding can result in:

A stage II pressure ulcer has full thickness skin loss

Maintaining a work life balance is the best way for a nurse to avoid burnout.

The nurse must know the location of the MSDS sheets and comply with their guidelines.

Which of the following would be considered a traditional learner?

Active ROM is best to restore strength in a weak patient that can independently perform ADLs.

In can be determined that bowel sounds are absent after listening in each abd quadrant for:

A person who is alert, oriented and mentally competent has the right to refuse medications.

When assessing a BP, the patient's feet should be elevated.

RACE stands for: Rescue, Assess, Communicate, Extinguish

Taking a narcotic from the facility supply for personal use is not a criminal offense.

Half of your plate according to MyPlate 2010 should consist of:

Nursing intervention are best defined as activities that:

Core temperature should be assessed by which route?

Which focused assessment should be done each shift for a patient with pneumonia?

All patients are safe to use a razor when shaving.

When getting a patient out of bed for the first time in a week, the nurse should:

The nurse ensures that the BP cuff is the correct size by:

If a patient's radial pulse is tachycardic and irregular, the nurse should first:

Back injuries from lifting are the most common occupational injury in nurses.

The PMI is located at the:

Performing CPR on a patient who is DNR is considered:

A patient with tuberculosis:

Which amendment protects a student from being dismissed unfairly?

Handwashing is not necessary before putting gloves on.

An infant should be left unattended when being weighed.

If the LPN suspects another nurse of using drugs, the LPN should:

The State Nurse Practice Act protects:

When caring for a patient with a head injury, which is the highest priority?

When taking a BP, the nurse should continue to listen until the cuff is deflated because:

The head of the bed should be flat after placing a patient on a bedpan.

The apical pulse should be assessed at the right midclavicular line fifth intercostal space.

Restraints should be tied to side rails.

A shared concern by most nursing students is the fear of:

Which PPE should be worn for a patient with diarrhea and vomiting?

Cheyne-Stokes breathing is described as dyspnea followed by a period of apnea.

When using a glass thermometer is is necessary to:

A durable power of attorney has the responsibility for:

Which of the following is a true statement?

Heat loss by convection is body heat reduction via fast air currents.

OSHA regulates nurse staffing ratios and delegation criteria.

How should a patient who is able to stand but not walk be moved to a wheelchair?

The most effective intervention to prevent falls:

The most important equipment to have when providing oral care to the unconscious:

An apical pulse is most accurate when measured for 30 seconds.

A 2 degree increase in temperature of an elderly patient is considered a fever.

To assess for pitting edema, press the tissue over the tibia, just above the ankle.

A pressure ulcer on the heel of a patient that is covered in eschar is recognized as:

HIPAA's main focus is in keeping:

A patient is febrile if their temperature is over 100.5.

Which of the following is a sign of a chemically impaired nurse?

Focused assessments are only completed on admission to the unit.

A male nurse is caring for an Asian female patient. The male nurse should:

Abnormal heart sounds should be listened to with which part of the stethoscope?

Which part of the brain regulates body temperature?

Which is the most effective strategy to combat the fear of failure?

Which is a clear liquid?

A nurse can delegate medication administration to a CNA.

Repeating key ideas in your own words will help you to better understand difficult concepts.

Hand washing is the most effective part of reducing HAIs.

Which of the following is a characteristic of mini-tasking?

The first intervention when starting an exam is:

To assess breath sounds, the stethoscope should be used and be positioned correctly.

Evidence-based practice involves using scientific information to guide decision making.

A person's preferred learning style is the only way in which they can learn.

How far away from a Snellen chart should the patient stand when testing their vision?

According to Maslow, physiological needs are those that: