CPNRE Basic Care 2

Question 1

A practical nurse performs a head-to-toe assessment on a newly admitted client. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen saturation of 88% on room air

Answer

Blood pressure 118/76 mmHg

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Temperature 37.2 degrees Celsius

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Respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute

Question 2

When providing perineal care for a female client, what is the correct technique?

Accepted Answer

Wipe from front to back using a clean cloth section for each stroke

Answer

Wipe from back to front

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Use the same cloth section throughout

Answer

Begin from the anal area toward the urethra

Question 3

At what angle is semi-Fowlers position maintained?

Accepted Answer

30-45 degrees

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10-20 degrees

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60-90 degrees

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15-25 degrees

Question 4

During a bed bath, which area should be washed last?

Accepted Answer

Perineal area and buttocks

Answer

Face and neck

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Arms and hands

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Legs and feet

Question 5

When providing oral hygiene to an unconscious client, which action has the highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Position in lateral position with head turned to the side

Answer

Brush teeth vigorously

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Position supine to facilitate rinsing

Answer

Use full-strength hydrogen peroxide

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of using a draw sheet when repositioning a client in bed?

Accepted Answer

Reducing friction and shear forces on the skin

Answer

Keeping the client warm

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Restraining the client

Answer

Absorbing moisture