NR 224 EXAM PREP VERIFIED Fundamentals- Skills COMPLETED 2026/2027 (46pages)

The nurse is caring for a client with radial pulse of 48 beats per minute. What is the nurse’s priority action for this client? a) Auscultate the apical pulse rate b) Palpate the brachial pulse c) Document the radial pulse in the client’s chart d) Inform the health care provider A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who will undergo diagnostic testing with injection contrast (dye). When should the nurse ask about the client’s potential allergies to contrast? a) When the test is complete b) Before the test begins c) During the first 5 minutes of the test d) One hour after the test A nurse in a health care facility is helping an older client ambulate in the hallway for the first time since admission. The client has brought a standard walker from home. The nurse can best ensure proper use of the walker and the safety of the client by taking which of the following actions? a) Have the client slide the walker forward while simultaneously moving one leg forward to take a step b) Have the client lift the walker and place it in front of her with all four tips on the ground before taking a step c) Make sure that the upper bar of the walker is level with the client’s waist d) Walk in front of the client to assist in moving the walker