Nursing Board Review: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Test Part 3
by Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN · June 11, 2010
July 2010 Nursing Board Exam Review Questions on Fundamentals of Nursing.
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Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz 3
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Question 1 |
A | Frontal plane |
B | Sagittal plane |
C | Midsagittal plane |
D | Transverse plane |
Question 2 |
A | ¼ ml |
B | ½ ml |
C | ¾ ml |
D | 1 ¼ ml |
Question 3 |
A | Positioning the patient |
B | Assisting with gowning and gloving |
C | Handling surgical instruments to the surgeon |
D | Applying surgical drapes |
Question 4 |
A | The bell detects high-pitched sounds best |
B | The diaphragm detects high-pitched sounds best |
C | The bell detects thrills best |
D | The diaphragm detects low-pitched sounds best |
Question 5 |
A | Decreased plasma drug levels |
B | Sensory deficits |
C | Lack of family support |
D | History of Tourette syndrome |
Question 6 |
A | The patient’s ability to recover |
B | The patient’s occupational hazards |
C | The patient’s socioeconomic status |
D | The patient’s cognitive abilities |
Question 7 |
A | Length |
B | Bevel angle |
C | Thickness |
D | Sharpness |
Question 8 |
A | Shock dismay |
B | Numbness |
C | Stoicism |
D | Preparatory grief |
Question 9 |
A | Ask the child, “Do you want me to start the I.V. now?” |
B | Give simple directions shortly before the I.V. therapy is to start |
C | Tell the child, “This treatment is for your own good” |
D | Inform the child that the needle will be in place for 10 days |
Question 10 |
A | Vital signs |
B | Laboratory test result |
C | Patient’s description of pain |
D | Electrocardiographic (ECG) waveforms |
Question 11 |
A | Instruct the patient to lock upward, and drop the medication into the center of the lower lid |
B | Instruct the patient to look ahead, and drop the medication into the center of the lower lid |
C | Drop the medication into the inner canthus regardless of eye position |
D | Drop the medication into the center of the canthus regardless of eye position |
Question 12 |
A | Within 1 month |
B | Within 3 months |
C | Within 6 months |
D | Within 12 months |
Question 13 |
A | Manager |
B | Educator |
C | Caregiver |
D | Patient advocate |
Question 14 |
A | Any quadrant first |
B | The symptomatic quadrant first |
C | The symptomatic quadrant last |
D | The symptomatic quadrant either second or third |
Question 15 |
A | Leave the medication at the patient’s bedside |
B | Tell the patient to be sure to take the medication. And then leave it at the bedside |
C | Return shortly to the patient’s room and remain there until the patient takes the medication |
D | Wait for the patient to return to bed, and then leave the medication at the bedside |
Question 16 |
A | Hypotension |
B | Hypertension |
C | An elevated hemoglobin count |
D | An increased number of erythrocytes |
Question 17 |
A | Position the head of the bed flat |
B | Helps the patient dangle the legs |
C | Stands behind the patient |
D | Places the chair facing away from the bed |
Question 18 |
A | Red blood cell count |
B | Sputum culture |
C | Total hemoglobin |
D | Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis |
Question 19 |
A | A palpable radial pulse |
B | A palpable ulnar pulse |
C | Cool, pale fingers |
D | Pink nail beds |
Question 20 |
A | “Everything will be fine. Don’t worry.” |
B | “Read this manual and then ask me any questions you may have.” |
C | “Why don’t you listen to the radio?” |
D | “Let’s talk about what’s bothering you.” |
Question 21 |
A | Faster drug clearance |
B | Aging-related physiological changes |
C | Increased amount of neurons |
D | Enhanced blood flow to the GI tract |
Question 22 |
A | Barrel |
B | Inside of the plunger |
C | Needle tip |
D | Barrel tip |
Question 23 |
A | Discard the syringe to avoid a medication error |
B | Obtain a label for the syringe from the pharmacy |
C | Use the syringe because it looks like it contains the same medication the nurse was prepared to give |
D | Call the day nurse to verify the contents of the syringe |
Question 24 |
A | Asking frequently if the patient understands the instruction |
B | Asking an interpreter to replay the instructions to the patient |
C | Writing out the instructions and having a family member read them to the patient |
D | Demonstrating the procedure and having the patient return the demonstration |
Question 25 |
A | 39 degrees C |
B | 47 degrees C |
C | 38.9 degrees C |
D | 40.1 degrees C |
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Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN
Currently a Nursing Local Board Examination Reviewer. Subjects handled are Pediatric, Obstetric and Psychiatric Nursing. Previous work experiences include: Clinical instructor/lecturer, clinical coordinator (Level II), caregiver instructor/lecturer, NC2 examination reviewer and staff/clinic nurse. Areas of specialization: Emergency room, Orthopedic Ward and Delivery Room. Also an IELTS passer.