NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with an ileus is placed on intestinal tube suction. Which of the following electrolytes is lost with intestinal suction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duodenal intestinal fluid is rich in K+, Na+, and bicarbonate. Suctioning to remove excess fluids decreases the client's K+ and Na+ levels.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of physician should this client be encouraged to see?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gynecologist specializes in the female reproductive system and is best suited to address postmenopausal bleeding, which may indicate conditions like endometrial cancer or hormonal imbalances. A radiologist evaluates imaging, a physiatrist focuses on rehabilitation, and an oncologist treats cancer, but a gynecologist is the primary specialist for this issue.
Question 3 of 5
Quality is defined as a combination of all of the following except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compliance or performance at the minimally acceptable level is not considered quality care.
Question 4 of 5
In teaching clients with Buck's Traction, the major areas of importance should be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nutrition, elimination, comfort, and safety are the major areas of importance. The diet should be high in protein with adequate fluids.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following are common reasons that nurses are reluctant to delegate except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If a delegator has confidence in his subordinates and feels that a task will be performed correctly, he is more likely to delegate. Reasons that delegators are reluctant to delegate include their own lack of confidence, fear of losing authority or personal satisfaction, and feeling that the task can only be performed correctly if they do it themselves.