Nace Foundations Of Nursing Proctored Exam

The nurse reviews the healthcare provider’s orders for a client with bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following should the nurse carry out first?

Which situation requires a nurse to complete an incident report? The nurse:.

A client asks a nurse how long a heat application should be left in place. Which response should the nurse make?

A client is scheduled for a “total serum cholesterol” lab test. Which instruction to the client should be discussed to ensure adequate preparation for the test?

Which technique is most appropriate for a nurse to use when cleansing a pressure ulcer?

The family of a client that has been diagnosed with terminal cancer decided not to inform the client of the prognosis. What is the most appropriate action for a nurse to take when the client repeatedl

A television reporter calls the nursing unit requesting an update on the status of an elected official from the community who was admitted to the unit. Which statement is the most appropriate response

A client states “I have something to tell you in confidence.” Which response by the nurse would be appropriate?

A client in the clinic states, “I already told you I can’t come back on Friday.” Which response by a nurse would be likely to repair the client-nurse relationship?

A client in the emergency department who has been raped says repeatedly, “if only I hadn’t worn that sexy dress.” Which response by a nurse is appropriate?

A nurse finds a client who is awaiting the results of diagnostic tests sitting in bed crying. Which response by the nurse would best facilitate communication?

A nurse finds an adult client lying unconscious & unresponsive on the bathroom floor. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which action should a nurse perform when administering an intramuscular injection via the Z- track method?

A health care provider prescribes one ounce of an elixir medication for a client. How many milliliters (mL) of medication should the nurse instruct the client to take during discharge teaching?

A client is to receive 250,000 units of benzathine penicillin. G. The medication is available in a vial containing 300,000 units per milliliter. How many milliliters should a nurse administer?

A client has been taking aspirin 325 mg six to eight times a day for the past two weeks to control pain from a knee injury. Which symptom reported by the client should the nurse report to the health c

Which instruction should a nurse give to a client taking alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis?

Which instruction should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a client receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

A client who has a blood glucose level of 800 mg/dL is to receive insulin intravenously. Which form of insulin is safe for intravenous administration?

A client is to receive one liter of normal saline intravenously over six hours. The tubing delivers 15 drops per milliliter. How many drops per minute should a nurse regulate the infusion to deliver?

A client with congestive heart failure takes furosemide daily. Which breakfast choice should a nurse suggest for this client?

A nurse is teaching a client on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention about how to use anti-embolism (TED) stockings. Which instruction should be included?

Which is the most appropriate action when obtaining a sterile urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter?

Which action is appropriate for a nurse to remove a soiled wound dressing?

Which action should the nurse take after assessing a 2-day-old wound that has a crust along the edges, is red and appears slightly swollen?