1. Saunders Practice Exam Fundamentals A

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1. 1.ID: 310989309

An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to

the client's nursing care?

A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes.

B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities.

C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence.

D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position.

2. 2.ID: 311018751

The nurse is administering medications through a nasogastric tube (NGT) which is connected to

suction. After ensuring correct tube placement, what action should the nurse take next?

A. Clamp the tube for 20 minutes.

B. Flush the tube with water.

C. Administer the medications as prescribed.

D. Crush the tablets and dissolve in sterile water.

3. 3.ID: 310953495

A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider

prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the nurse implement?

A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of

analgesics.

B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe.

C. Provide medication to keep the client sedated and unaware of stimuli.

D. Offer a medication-free period so that the client can do daily activities.

4. 4.ID: 310965989

When assessing a client with wrist restraints, the nurse observes that the fingers on the right hand

are blue. What action should the nurse implement first?

A. Loosen the right wrist restraint.

B. Apply a pulse oximeter to the right hand.

C. Compare hand color bilaterally.

D. Palpate the right radial pulse.

5. 5.ID: 310959857

The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of several clients. Which client has the greatest

nutritional need for additional intake of protein?

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