NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
People who live in poverty are most likely to obtain health care from:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Economic barriers often lead those in poverty to seek care from Emergency Departments or urgent care centers, which are more accessible than primary care or specialists.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods should be avoided by clients who are prone to develop heartburn as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ingestion of chocolate can reduce lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure leading to reflux and clinical symptoms of GERD. The other foods do not affect LES pressure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client, who is 24 hours post abdominal surgery, how to use an IS. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Deep inhalation maximizes alveolar inflation. B: Sealing prevents air leaks. C: Holding breath enhances lung expansion. E: Splinting reduces pain, aiding inhalation. D: High Fowler's position is optimal. F: Slow exhalation prevents hyperventilation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods present a problem for a client diagnosed with Celiac Disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Celiac disease, or celiac sprue, is a malabsorption disorder affecting the small intestine in which there is a problem with the ingestion of gluten, a protein normally found in grain products such as wheat, rye, oats, or barley. The other choices reflect substances that do not contain gluten and should not pose problems for a client with this disorder.