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Fundamentals of Nursing Vital Signs NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a nurse is repositioning a patient to prevent bedsores, they should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Every 2 hours prevents sores by relieving pressure. Longer (B, C) or complaint-based (D) increases risk.
Question 2 of 5
The main goal of therapeutic communication in nursing is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Therapeutic communication builds trust for effective care. Advice-only (B), technical focus (C), or avoidance (D) hinders rapport.
Question 3 of 5
An important aspect of nursing care for an incontinent patient is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular changes prevent breakdown. Ignoring care (A), limiting fluids (C), or no bedpans (D) risks harm.
Question 4 of 5
When inserting a Foley catheter, the nurse must:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sterile technique prevents UTIs. No gloves (A), speed (C), or no explanation (D) risks harm.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse's primary goal in managing a patient with urinary incontinence is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping dry and intact skin prevents breakdown. Fluid restriction (A), constant catheters (C), or no repositioning (D) isn’t optimal.