NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's postoperative pain seems to be getting worse instead of better. When the nurse asks the client, 'Why do you think it's getting worse?' the client replies, 'My wife died last month. It's all I can think about.' The nurse must now consider:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's grief over his wife's death is likely exacerbating his pain perception, requiring grief and loss interventions to address the affective component.
Question 2 of 5
The client is receiving 2 liters of oxygen by nasal cannula. Which rationale should the nurse use to explain the reason for oxygen being bubbled through a humidifier?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Humidification prevents nasal passage drying. A: Oxygen doesn't burn. C: No chemical reaction occurs with tubing. D: Environmental gases don't contaminate oxygen.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is taking the client's temperature. What should the nurse do to correctly obtain the temperature with a tympanic thermometer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Sealing the ear canal ensures accurate readings. B: Irrigation is unnecessary and affects results. C: The pinna is pulled upward in adults. D: Tympanostomy tubes don't affect readings after initial placement.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is immobilized secondary to traction is complaining of constipation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to be ordered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colace is a stool softener that acts by pulling more water into the bowel lumen, making the stool soft and easier to evacuate.
Question 5 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.