NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient's right lower extremity. The extremity is warm to touch, red and swollen. The patient is also running a low fever. Which of the following conditions would be the most likely cause of the patient's condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inflammation of cellular tissue associated with a fever most likely indicates cellulitis.
Question 2 of 5
The client has asked if you would be able to offer any alternative or complementary therapy during their hospitalization. Which of the following would be appropriate to suggest? A. Physical therapy,B. Music therapy, C. Psychiatric therapy, D. Occupational therapy, E. Pet therapy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Music therapy and pet therapy are two forms of alternative or complementary therapy that may improve the client's condition and level of comfort. Physical, occupational, and/or psychiatric therapy are treatments that may be part of the client's care plan, and they are not considered complementary or alternative treatments. Additionally, they usually require a prescription or referral where music therapy and pet therapy typically do not.
Question 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A 45-year-old client with type I diabetes is in need of support services upon discharge from a skilled rehabilitation unit. Which of the following services is an example of a skilled support service?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The only skilled service listed is medication instruction. Grocery shopping, house-cleaning services, and transportation services are all examples of unskilled services offered by volunteer and fee-for-service agencies.