NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The hospitalized client is able to stand to use an electronic digital scale for obtaining the client's prescribed daily weight. Which nursing interventions best ensure that the client's daily weight is accurate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: B: Calibration ensures accuracy. E: Weighing post-voiding at the same time daily standardizes results. A: Shoes add weight. C: Sliding indicators are for balance scales. D: Averaging weights reduces accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
Nonpharmacological pain management involves all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All physical and psychosocial therapies can be used concurrently with drugs and other modalities to manage pain. These interventions can be carried out by the nurse with the client and family.
Question 4 of 5
Assessment of a client with a cast should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessment for adequate circulation is necessary. Signs of impaired circulation include slow capillary refill, cool fingers or toes, and pain.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old client is unable to go to sleep at night in the hospital. Which nursing intervention best promotes sleep for the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschool-age children require bedtime rituals that should be followed in the hospital if possible.
Choice 1 increases a child's fear.
Choices 2 and 4 do not promote sleep.