Fundamentals of Nursing Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Practice

16. The nurse is preparing to take vital sign in an alert client admitted to the hospital with dehydration secondary to vomiting and diarrhea. What is the best method used to assess the clients temperature?

1. Radial
2. Heat sensitive tape
3. Oral
4. Axillary

17. The nurse is to administer an iron injection to an adult. How should this be administered?

1. Intramuscular in the deltoid
2. Z track intramuscular in the gluteal
3. Subcutaneous in the arm
4. Intradermal in the forearm

18. The nurse is working on a unit that uses nursing assessment flow sheets. Which statement best describes this form of charting?

1. Are used to record routine aspects of care; they do not contain assessment data
2. Contain vital data collected upon admission, which can be compared with newly collected data
3. Are comprehensive ch arting forms that integrate assessments and nursing actions
4. Contain only graphic information, such as I&O, vital signs, and medication administration

19. The nurse prepares IM injection that is irritating to the subcutaneous tissue. Which of the following is the best action in order to prevent tracking of the medication

1. Administer at a 45 degree angle
2. Use the Z-track technique
3. Use a small gauge needle
4. Apply ice on the injection site

20. The nursing process is utilized to

1. Increase involvement of allied healthcare professionals in decision-making
2. None of the above
3. Provide a systemic, organized and comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of clients.
4. Encourage the family to make decisions regarding patients care.

21. There are many different nursing education programs throughout the world that prepares nurses which of these program is type of basic Nursing Programs

1. Masters Degree Programs in Nursing
2. Doctoral Programs in Nursing
3. Diploma/Certificate Programs
4. Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Nursing

22. To assessment of immobilized patient focus on the following except

1. body alignment
2. Psychological condition
3. range of motion
4. activity tolerance

23. Which of the following is the appropriate route of administration for insulin?

1. Subcutaneous
2. Intravenous
3. Intramuscular
4. Intradermal

24. Which of the following is the meaning of PRN?

1. Immediately
2. Now
3. When advice
4. When necessary