Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz

April 4, 2009 · 224 Comments

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Fundamentals of Nursing

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Question 1

Which of the following nursing theorists is credited with developing a conceptual model specific to nursing, with man as the central focus?

A	Martha Rogers
B	Dorothea Orem
C	Florence Nightingale
D	Sister Callista Roy

Question 1 Explanation:

Martha Roger's life process model views man as an evolving creature interacting with the environment in an open, adaptive manner. According to this model, the purpose of nursing is to help man achieve maximum health in his environment.

Question 2

Antiembolism stockings are used primarily to:

A	Promote venous circulation
B	Provide external warmth
C	Prevent dependent edema
D	Hold foot dressings

Question 2 Explanation:

Antiembolism stockings are elastic stockings designed to maintain compression of small veins and capillaries in the legs.

Question 3

The nurse should take a rectal temperature of a patient who has:

A	His arm in a cast
B	Nasal packing
C	External hemorrhoids
D	Gastrostomy feeding tubes

Question 3 Explanation:

A rectal temperature is usually recommended whenever an oral temperature is contraindicated (e.g. the patient who have undergone oral or nasal surgery, infants and those who have history of seizures, etc). However, a rectal temperature is contraindicated in patients having rectal disease, rectal surgery or diarrhea)

Question 4

The usual sequence for assessing the bowel is:

A	Right lower quadrant, right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant. left lower quadrant
B	Right lower lobe, right upper lobe, left upper lobe, left lower lobe
C	Right hypochondriac, left hypochondriac and umbilical regions
D	Rectum, pancreas, stomach and liver

Question 4 Explanation:

This sequence follows the anatomy of the bowel. The lobes are parts of the lung. the right and left hypochondriac and the umbilical area are three of the nine regions of the abdomen.

Question 5

Blood pressure measurement is an important part of the patient's data base. It is considered to be:

A	The basis of the nursing diagnosis
B	Objective data
C	An indicator of the patient's well being
D	Subjective data

Question 5 Explanation:

Objective data are those such as BP, which can be measured or perceived by someone other than the patient. Subjective data are those such as pain, which only the patient can perceive.

Question 6

An appropriate interdependent intervention to prevent thrombophebitis would be:

A	Elevate the knee gatch of the bed
B	Massage the legs vigorously
C	Apply antiembolism stockings to both legs.
D	Encourage the patient to sit with his knees crossed

Question 6 Explanation:

Antiembolism stockings increase venous return to the heart, which helps prevent thromboplebitis.

Question 7

Which of the following nursing theorists dveloped a conceptual model based on the belief that all persons strive to achieve self-care?

A	Martha Rogers
B	Dorothea Orem
C	Florence Nightingale
D	Cister Callista Roy

Question 7 Explanation:

Dorothea Orem's conceptual model is based on the premise that all persons need to achieve self-care. She also views the goal of nursing as helping the patient to develop self-care practices to maintain maximum wellness.

Question 8

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a basic physiologic need after oxygen?

A	Activity
B	Safety
C	Love
D	Self esteem

Question 8 Explanation:

According to Maslow, activity is one of the man's most basic physiologic needs, along with oxygen, shelter, food, water, erst, sleep and temperature maintenance.

Question 9

Which of the following may be considered a patient's right?

A	The right to euthanasia
B	The right to refuse treatment
C	The right to ignore hospital regulations
D	The right to refuse to pay for what the patient considers to be inferior service.

Question 9 Explanation:

Under the bill of rights law, the patient has the right to refuse treatment/life – giving measures, to the extent permitted by law, and to be informed of the medical consequences of his action.

Question 10

The average daily amount of urine excreted by an adult is:

A	500 to 600 ml
B	800 to 1,400 ml
C	1,000 to 1,200 ml
D	1,500 to 2,000 ml

Question 10 Explanation:

An adult's average urine output ranges between 1,500 and 2,000 ml/day.

Question 11

A sudden redness of the skin is known as:

A	Flush
B	Cyanosis
C	Jaundice
D	Pallor

Question 11 Explanation:

Flush is a sudden redness of the skin. Cyanosis is a slightly bluish, grayish skin discoloration caused by abnormal amounts or reduced hemoglobin in the blood. Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and sclerae caused by excessive amounts of bilirubin in the blood. Pallor is an unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin indicating insufficient oxygen and excessive carbon dioxide in the blood.

Question 12

The term gavage indicates:

A	Administration of a liquid feeding into the stomach
B	Visual examination of the stomach
C	Irrigation of the stomach with a solution
D	A surgical opening through the abdomen to the stomach

Question 12 Explanation:

Gavage is the administration of a liquid feeding into the stomach.

Question 13

Which communication skills is most effective in dealing with covert communication?

A	Validation
B	Listening
C	Evaluation
D	Clarification

Question 13 Explanation:

Covert communication reflects inner feelings that a person may be uncomfortable talking about. Such communication may be revealed through body language, silence, withdrawn behavior, or crying. Validation is an attempt to confirm the observer's perceptions through feedback, interpretation and clarification.

Question 14

S1 is heard best at the:

A	5th left intercoastal space along the midclavicular line
B	3rd intercoastal space to the left of the midclavicular line
C	Second right intercoastal space at the sternal border
D	Second left intercoastal space at the sternal border

Question 14 Explanation:

The S1 heart sound is best heard at the apex of the heart, at the fifth intercoastal space along the midclavicular line. (An infant's apex is located at the third or fourth intercoastal space just to the left of the midclavicular line)

Question 15

If a patient sues a nurse for malpractice, the patient must be able to prove:

A	Error, proximal cause, and lack of concern
B	Error, injury and proximal cause
C	Injury, error and assault
D	Proximal cause, negligence and nurse error

Question 15 Explanation:

Three criteria must be met to establish malpractice: a nursing error, a patient injury, and a connection between the two.

Question 16

Constipation is a common problem for immobilized patients because of:

A	Decreased peristalsis and positional discomfort
B	An increased defacation reflex
C	Decreased tightening of the anal sphincter
D	Increased colon motility

Question 16 Explanation:

Increased adrenalin production in the immobile patient results in decrease peristalsis and colon motility and more tightly constricted sphincters.

Question 17

The nurse's main priority when caring foar a patient with hemiplegia?

A	Educating the patient
B	Providing a safe environment
C	Promoting a positive self-image
D	Helping the patient accept the illness

Question 17 Explanation:

A patient with hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) has a high risk of injury because of his altered motor and sensory function, so safety is the nurse's main priority.

Question 18

Postural drainage to relieve respiratory congestion should take place:

A	Before meals
B	After meals
C	At the nurse's convenience
D	At the patient's convenience

Question 18 Explanation:

Postural drainage is best performed before, rather after meals to avoid tiring the patient or inducing vomiting. The patient's safety supersedes the convenience in scheduling this procedure.

Question 19

The correct site at which to verify a radial pulse measurement is the:

A	Brachial artery
B	Apex of the heart
C	Temporal artery
D	Inguinal site

Question 19 Explanation:

The best site for verifying a pulse rate is the apex of the heart, where the heartbeat is measured directly.

Question 20

Mr. Jose is admitted to the hospitalwith a diagnosis of pneumonia and COPD. The physician orders an oxygen therapy for him. The most comfortable method of delivering oxygen to Mr. Jose is by:

A	Croupette
B	Nasal Cannula
C	Nasal catheter
D	Partial rebreathing mask

Question 20 Explanation:

The nasal cannula is the most comfortable method of delivering oxygen because it allows the patient to talk, eat and drink.

Question 21

If a patient is injured because a nurse acted in a wrongful manner, which party could be held liable along with the nurse?

A	The private attending physician
B	The nursing supervisor
C	The hospital
D	All of the above

Question 21 Explanation:

Under the master servant rule (also known as the doctrine or respondeat superior), when a person is injured by an employee as a result of negligence in the course of the employee's work, the employer is responsible to the injured person.

Question 22

A patient states that he has difficulty sleeping in the hospital because of noise. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing action?

A	Administer a sedative at bedtime, as ordered by the physician
B	Ambulate the patient for 5 minutes before he retires
C	Give the patient a glass of warm milk before bedtime
D	Close the patient's door from 9pm to 7am

Question 22 Explanation:

Warm milk will relax the patient because it contains tryptophan, a natural sedative.

Question 23

To promote correct anatomic alignment in a supine patient, the nurse should:

A	Place the patient's feet in dorsiflexion
B	Place a pillow under the patient's knees
C	Hyperextend the patient's neck
D	Adduct the patient's shoulder

Question 23 Explanation:

Anatomic alignment prevents strain on body parts, maintains balance, and promotes physiologic functioning. To promote this position, the nurse should place the feet in dorsiflexion (at right angles to the legs).

Question 24

Which of the following qualities are relevant in documenting patient care?

A	Accuracy and conciseness
B	Thoroughness and currentness
C	Organization
D	All of the above

Question 24 Explanation:

Documentation should leave no room for misinterpretation. Thus, the nurse must ensure that all information pertinent to patient care is reworded accurately, concisely and thoroughly. The information must be up-to-date and well organized.

Question 25

Which of the following questions is most appropriate to ask when interviewing a potential candidate fo an RN position?

A	What was your last nursing experience?
B	Are you willing to do overtime on weekends?
C	How many children do you have?
D	Do you plan to get pregnant?

Question 25 Explanation:

An interviewer's question should center on the applicant's qualifications for the position. Questions about the applicant's personal life are inappropriate and may be illegal.

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224 Responses to “Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz”

lyka sparks says:

May 21, 2013 at 1:13 am

Lyka. This is good as it helps us student nurses to study online. In cases of no power at our nursing homes.

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roxanne says:

April 14, 2013 at 3:18 pm

Congratulations – you have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.
You scored 25 out of 25.
Your performance has been rated as REgistered Nurse! grab ur license!!! :D

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