NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The goals of palliative care include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The goals of palliative care include choices A, B, and D.
Choice C is not part of palliative care. All aspects of medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the dying client should be focused on until the end of life.
Question 2 of 5
Assessment of a client with a cast should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment for adequate circulation is necessary. Signs of impaired circulation include slow capillary refill, cool fingers or toes, and pain.
Question 3 of 5
In teaching clients with Buck's Traction, the major areas of importance should be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition, elimination, comfort, and safety are the major areas of importance. The diet should be high in protein with adequate fluids.
Question 4 of 5
A client with an ileus is placed on intestinal tube suction. Which of the following electrolytes is lost with intestinal suction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duodenal intestinal fluid is rich in K+, Na+, and bicarbonate. Suctioning to remove excess fluids decreases the client's K+ and Na+ levels.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old client is unable to go to sleep at night in the hospital. Which nursing intervention best promotes sleep for the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschool-age children require bedtime rituals that should be followed in the hospital if possible.
Choice 1 increases a child's fear.
Choices 2 and 4 do not promote sleep.