NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 15 year-old high school wrestler has been taking diuretics to lose weight to compete in a lower weight class. Which of the following medical tests is most likely to be given?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diuretics can disturb the sodium and potassium balance, resulting in cardiac complications. Monitoring electrolyte levels is critical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is hard-of-hearing. Which of the following steps may be appropriate when communicating with the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For a client who is hard-of-hearing, verbal communication should be kept concise. If assistive devices are available, they should be used.
Question 3 of 5
The LPN is auscultating for bowel sounds and hears between 3 and 4 bowel sounds per minute. This is a somewhat expected finding for which of these clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When recovering from general anesthesia, hypoactive bowel sounds can be expected. For other clients, less than 5 bowel sounds per minute is an abnormal finding.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following NSAIDS is most commonly used for a brief time for acute pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toradol (ketorolac) is frequently used for short-term acute pain management due to its potent analgesic effects, administered IM, IV, or PO.
Question 5 of 5
Nail and foot care are essential in meeting basic hygiene needs of clients. Important assessments by the nurse in this area include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nail beds and the tissue surrounding the nails should be assessed for abnormal discoloration, lesions, paronychia (infection of tissue surrounding the nail), tissue dryness, breaks in the skin, pressure areas, or other abnormal appearances.