NCSBN ON-LINE REVIEW 150 REVIEW QUESTIONS

NCSBN ON-LINE REVIEW

150 REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.A client has been hospitalized after an automobile accident. A full leg cast was applied in the emergency room. The

most important reason for the nurse to elevate the casted leg is to

A) Promote the client's comfort

B) Reduce the drying time

C) Decrease irritation to the skin

D) Improve venous return

2. The nurse is reviewing with a client how to collect a clean catch urine specimen. What is the appropriate sequence to teach the client?

A) Clean the meatus, begin voiding, then catch urine stream

B) Void a little, clean the meatus, then collect specimen

C) Clean the meatus, then urinate into container

D) Void continuously and catch some of the urine

3. Following change-of-shift report on an orthopedic unit, which client should the nurse see first?

A) 16 year-old who had an open reduction of a fractured wrist 10 hours ago

B) 20 year-old in skeletal traction for 2 weeks since a motor cycle accident

C) 72 year-old recovering from surgery after a hip replacement 2 hours ago

D) 75 year-old who is in skin traction prior to planned hip pinning surgery.