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Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse plans care for a client who is bedridden. Which assessment would the nurse complete to ensure to prevent pressure injury formation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nutritional intake and serum albumin levels (A) are critical to assess because poor nutrition and low albumin can impair tissue repair and increase pressure injury risk. B C and D assess existing wounds rather than prevention.
Question 2 of 5
Palliative care nurses' self-awareness may be most critical when dealing with
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: End-of-life issues require nurses to confront their own emotions, biases, and mortality, making self-awareness critical to provide compassionate, unbiased care. While self-awareness is valuable in all areas, end-of-life situations uniquely challenge personal beliefs and emotional resilience.
Question 3 of 5
Do Not Resuscitate Order often accompanies situations when the prognosis of the patient is approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DNR orders are typically implemented when death is imminent (less than 6 months), aligning with terminal illness stages where resuscitation is futile or against patient wishes. Longer prognoses may not necessitate DNR yet.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement accurately describes the progression of the beginning nurse to the experienced nurse according to Benner’s model?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benner's model is based on integration of knowledge, technical skill, and intuition in the development of clinical wisdom, involving continual development rather than a constant or area-specific progression.
Question 5 of 5
Which healthcare worker should the nurse consult to counsel a patient about financial and family stressors affecting healthcare?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The social worker coordinates services and counsels patients about financial, housing, marital, and family issues affecting healthcare, making them the appropriate consultant.