Nace Foundations Of Nursing Proctored Exam

Which needle gauge should a nurse select when administering a medication subcutaneously?

Which abbreviation indicates a medication is to be administered after meals?

A male client weighing 175 pounds is to receive an intramuscular injection into his deltoid of two milliliters (2 mL) of a viscous fluid. Which needle size should a nurse use?

Which nursing measure should a nurse include in the care plan to encourage a client to increase fluid intake?

Which outcome is expected for a client who has a diagnosis of constipation? The client:.

For optimal pain management, when is the best time to administer prescribed analgesics for a client who had abdominal surgery 12 hours ago?

Which technique is most reliable to confirm correct placement of a nasogastric tube prior to initiating tube feedings?

A nurse should include which rationale when instructing a client to avoid sitting with knees crossed?

A client is prescribed olanzapine for schizophrenia. How will the nurse monitor the client for adverse side effects? (Select all that apply).

Which health care provider prescription for a client with a nephrostomy tube should a nurse question?

A client says to a nurse, “I’m afraid of radiation therapy.” The nurse replies, “Radiation kills the cancer cells.” Which statement best describes the nurse?

Which statement made by a client taking nitroglycerin as needed (prn) indicates understanding of the instructions for safe use of this drug?

Which nursing action is most important after administering nitroglycerin sublingually?

Which dessert choice by a client who is prescribed a low-fat diet indicates the client understands the dietary instructions?

Which client has the greatest need for special mouth care?

Which amount of urine production should the nurse evaluate as adequate output for a typical adult client?

A nurse takes actions to avoid liability when caring for a client with a psychiatric disorder. Which action is not appropriate in the prevention of liability?

Which statement by the student nurse indicates the need for further education regarding pain management in older adults? (Select all that apply).

Which statement, if made by an older client diagnosed with urinary incontinence, indicates a need for further teaching?

Which finding, if identified in a client who is being treated for fecal incontinence would indicate that the bowel training is attaining the desired outcome?

A home health nurse is providing education to a client discharged with a tracheostomy. Which statement by the client demonstrates teaching has been effective?

Which statement, if made by a client diagnosed with sleep disturbance, should a nurse evaluate as correct understanding of the plan of care to improve sleep patterns?

A nurse is teaching a client about the benefits of exercise. The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the client lists which of the following health benefits of exercise? (Select all that appl

A home health nurse is evaluating a health aide for a client with Alzheimer’s Disease. What statement by the health aide would require the nurse to re-evaluate and correct the plan of care?

What is the best question to evaluate a client’s understanding of infection control measures while receiving treatment for hepatitis A?