Quiz: NCLEX Practice Questions On Fundamentals Of Nursing

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1.

While changing the tapes on a tracheostomy tube. the client coughs and the tube is dislodged. Which is the initial nursing action?
- A.
  
  Call a respiratory therapist to reinsert the tracheotomy.
- B.
  
  Cover the tracheostomy site with a sterile dressing.
- C.
  
  Call the physician to reinsert the tracheotomy.
- D.
  
  Grasp the retention sutures to spread the opening.
2.

The nurse caring for a client with a pneumothorax and who has had a chest tube inserted notes continuous gentle bubbling in the suction control chamber. What action is most appropriate of the nurse?
- A.
  
  Increase the suction pressure so that the bubbling becomes vigorous.
- B.
  
  Do nothing since this is an expected finding.
- C.
  
  Immediately clamp the chest tube and notify the physician.
- D.
  
  Check for an air leak because the bubbling should be intermittent.
3.

The nurse is assessing the functioning of a chest tube drainage system in a client with hemothorax. Which of the following findings should prompt the nurse to notify the physician?
- A.
  
  Fluctuation of water in the tube in the water seal chamber during inhalation and exhalation.
- B.
  
  Drainage system maintained below the client’s chest.
- C.
  
  Drainage amount of 100ml in the drainage collection chamber.
- D.
  
  Occlusive dressing in place over the chest tube insertion site.
4.

A nurse is supervising a student nurse who is performing tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions by the student should the nurse intervene?
- A.
  
  Removing the inner cannula and cleaning using universal precaution.
- B.
  
  Suctioning the tracheostomy tube before performing tracheostomy care.
- C.
  
  Changing the old tracheotomy ties and securing the tube in place.
- D.
  
  Replacing the inner cannula and cleaning the site of the stoma.
5.

The nurse is handling a client with a chest tube. Suddenly. the chest drainage system is accidentally disconnected. what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
- A.
  
  Secure the chest tube using a tape.
- B.
  
  Clamp the chest tube immediately.
- C.
  
  Place the end of the chest tube in a container of normal sterile saline.
- D.
  
  Apply an occlusive dressing and notify the physician.
6.

Nurse Aaron is inserting a nasogastric tube to a stroke client. He understands that the best position for the insertion is?
- A.
  
  Low Fowlers.
- B.
  
  Sims position.
- C.
  
  Trendelenburg.
- D.
  
  High Fowlers.
7.

Nurse Monica is handling a female client who had undergone a mastectomy. Which is the best position in which she should place the client?
- A.
  
  Head of bed elevated at least 30° with the affected arm elevated on a pillow.
- B.
  
  Forward side-lying position.
- C.
  
  Supine position with the affected arm remain flat.
- D.
  
  Head of bed elevated at least 30° with the unaffected arm elevated on a pillow.
8.

A nurse is caring for a client with severe burns of the face and head. The nurse will place the client in which position?
- A.
  
  Trendelenburg.
- B.
  
  Head of bed elevated.
- C.
  
  Supine position.
- D.
  
  Prone position.
9.

Which of the following does not match with the appropriate position?
- A.
  
  Vaginal examination: lithotomy position.
- B.
  
  Thyroidectomy: fowler’s position.
- C.
  
  Hemorrhoidectomy: lateral position.
- D.
  
  Hypophysectomy: Prone position.
10.

Nurse Ian is handling a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following position will best help the client in this case?
- A.
  
  Right Lateral Recumbent.
- B.
  
  Supine position.
- C.
  
  Reverse Trendelenburg position.
- D.
  
  Sims position.