Fundamentals Of Nursing Proctored Exam (University Of Texas)

A facility is planning to implement an update to the electronic health record. This update is designed to facilitate documentation of critical changes in clients' condition to save time that nurses sp

A student nurse is assigned a patient to provide care for throughout the day. Which of the following actions would violate client confidentiality?

A client has developed edema in her lower legs and feet prompting her physician to prescribe furosemide, a diuretic medication. After the client has begun this new medication, what should the nurse an

A client with a viral upper respiratory infection tells the nurse, "I am so angry because the nurse practitioner would not give me any antibiotics." What would be the most appropriate response by the

The nurse has received a report for the following patients. Which patient should be seen first?

A student nurse is assessing their patient who is NPO due to a recent surgery. The provider comes in the room to see the patient and states that the patient is cleared to start a full liquid diet. Wha

Which of the following patients are at highest risk for developing a skin injury caused by shearing?

The nurse is assessing the patient's output for the shift. What finding is most concerning?

The following procedures have been ordered and implemented for a hospitalized patient. Which procedure carries the greatest risk for a healthcare-associated infection?

The following procedures have been ordered and implemented for a hospitalized patient. Which procedure carries the greatest risk for a healthcare-associated infection?

The nurse is providing indwelling catheter care for a patient who is uncircumcised. What intervention will help prevent a catheter associated urinary tract infection?

The nurse is attempting to develop a therapeutic nurse-client relationship with a newly admitted client. What expectations does the nurse have when developing the relationship?

The nurse is providing oral care to a sedated patient. What intervention is most important to implement with this patient?

You are providing care for a patient who had an ileostomy placed one week ago after a bowel resection. You note the following findings during your assessment (see chart below): Stoma Assessment Stoma

The nurse is providing care for the following patients. Which patient is at highest risk of developing an infection?

You have received a report and are providing skin care for the following patients. Which patient do you want to assess first?

A nurse makes a medication error and fills out an incident report. What will the nurse do with the incident report once it is filled out?

A client with urine retention related to a complete prostatic obstruction requires a urinary catheter to drain the bladder. Which type of catheter is most appropriate for a client that has an obstruct

After applying pneumatic compression devices to bilateral lower extremities on a patient who is on bedrest, the patient asks what the purpose is of the device. How should the nurse respond to best add

A patient is on isolation for neutropenia. What statement made by the patient requires additional education from the nurse?

A nurse is rehearsing assertive communication approaches to use when declining leadership of a nursing department committee. Which of the following statements would be best for the nurse to make?

A nurse enters a patient's room and finds that the patient has fallen on the way to the bathroom. What action should be implemented first?

The nurse is providing care to a patient who has tested positive for tuberculosis. The patient is moved into an airborne isolation room and the patient asks. "Why do I need to be moved into this new r

A nurse is preparing to bathe a client with dyspnea. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A client is on bed rest and an enema has been ordered. In what position should the nurse position the client?