(NR-226) Final Readiness Exam Q & S - Fundamentals Patient Care(NR-226) Final Readiness Exam Q & S - Fundamentals Patient Care(NR-226) Final Readiness Exam Q & S - Fundamentals Patient Care
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a primary
concern when providing care for a patient with a
tracheostomy?
A) Ensuring proper nutrition
B) Monitoring fluid balance
C) Maintaining airway patency
D) Preventing skin breakdown
Correct Answer: C) Maintaining airway patency
Rationale: Airway management is critical for patients with
tracheostomies to prevent obstruction and ensure adequate
ventilation.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The most common complication of
immobility in bedridden patients is __________.
Correct Answer: Pressure ulcers
Rationale: Immobility can lead to pressure ulcers due to
prolonged pressure on the skin, especially over bony
prominences.
3. True/False: It is safe to administer medications via a
nasogastric tube that is used for gastric decompression.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Medications should not be administered
through a tube used for decompression to avoid
interference with the decompression process and potential
medication errors.
, C) Wearing gloves at all times
D) Drying hands thoroughly after washing
Correct Answers: A) Washing with soap and water, B)
Using an alcohol-based hand rub, D) Drying hands
thoroughly after washing
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene includes washing with
soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub, and
drying hands thoroughly. Gloves are not a substitute for
hand hygiene.
5. Multiple Choice: A patient with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) should be positioned in which
of the following ways to enhance breathing?
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) High Fowler's
D) Trendelenburg
Correct Answer: C) High Fowler's
Rationale: The High Fowler's position maximizes lung
expansion and aids in easier breathing for COPD patients.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The process of moving a joint through
its complete range of motion is known as __________.
Correct Answer: Range of motion exercises
Rationale: Range of motion exercises are crucial in
maintaining joint flexibility and preventing contractures in
immobile patients.
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