NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At what point in the nurse-client relationship should termination first be addressed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client has a right to know the parameters of the nurse-client relationship. If the relationship is to be time limited, the client should be informed of the number of sessions. If it is open-ended, the termination date is not known at the outset, and the client should know that this is an issue that is negotiated at a later date.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient in the ICU. The patient has the following signs: weak pulse, quick respiration, acetone breath, and nausea. Which of the following conditions is most likely occurring?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All of the clinical signs indicate a hyperglycemic condition.
Question 3 of 5
The client reports pain in the right leg even though it was amputated. Which complementary therapy should the nurse use to control the phantom pain associated with the client's amputation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Progressive relaxation is a complementary therapy that aids phantom pain relief with analgesics. A: Alprazolam is conventional, not complementary. B: Diet addresses opioid side effects, not pain. D: Nerve blocks are conventional medical interventions.
Question 4 of 5
The LPN is preparing to clean a client's PEG tube. Which of the following tasks should the nurse perform? A. Gently remove crusty drainage from the site. B. Pull the tube in multiple directions to ensure it is secure. C. Thoroughly dry the skin around the tube site with a clean towel. D. Use mild soap to clean around the tube site. E. Apply talcum powder to the tube site.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: LPNs caring for the PEG tube should be careful to not disrupt the tube, pull on the tube, or apply any ointment or powder near or on the tube. Talcum powder may irritate the stoma.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following NSAIDS is most commonly used for a brief time for acute pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toradol (ketorolac) is frequently used for short-term acute pain management due to its potent analgesic effects, administered IM, IV, or PO.