NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospital discharge planning nurse is making arrangements for a client who has an epidural catheter for continuous infusion of opioids to be placed in a long-term care facility. The family prefers a facility in its neighborhood to facilitate visiting. The neighborhood facility has never cared for a client with this type of need. What is the most appropriate action by the discharge planning nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transferring to a facility unprepared for epidural catheter management risks client safety. Finding a capable facility ensures continuity of care.
Question 2 of 5
The client is undergoing a 24-hour urine specimen collection. Twenty hours into the collection period, a single voided urine is accidentally discarded. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: A discarded void invalidates the collection; restarting ensures accuracy. A: Adding a void causes inaccuracies. C: Missing a void compromises results. D: Rescheduling is unnecessary as the test can start anytime.
Question 3 of 5
The client who is Jewish is to receive a kosher meal. Which direction by the nurse to the NA is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Unwrapped utensils ensure kosher compliance. A: Eye contact is not restricted. C: Facing Mecca is a Muslim practice. D: Kosher meals separate dairy and meat.
Question 4 of 5
When performing an abdominal assessment, what is the correct order of the tasks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an abdominal assessment, percussing or palpating prior to auscultating can alter the bowel sounds and influence findings.
Question 5 of 5
A hospital discharge planning nurse is making arrangements for a client who has an epidural catheter for continuous infusion of opioids to be placed in a long-term care facility. The family prefers a facility in its neighborhood to facilitate visiting. The neighborhood facility has never cared for a client with this type of need. What is the most appropriate action by the discharge planning nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transferring to a facility unprepared for epidural catheter management risks client safety. Finding a capable facility ensures continuity of care.