NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Mr. H. is upset regarding being in the hospital for another day because he states it costs too much. The rights he is likely to demand include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's concern about costs suggests he may demand to examine the bill, expect reasonable responses, or refuse treatment. Confidentiality, while a right, is unrelated to his stated financial concerns and is not suggested to be breached.
Question 2 of 5
The intent of the Patient Self Determination Act (PSDA) of 1990 is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PSDA encourages advance directives to promote proactive medical decision-making, ensuring clients' wishes are honored before a crisis.
Question 3 of 5
The client began wearing hearing aids 5 weeks earlier. Which statement to the nurse demonstrates that the client is successfully adapting to the hearing aids?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Hearing aids are expensive and delicate, and they should be stored in a protective container in a dry, safe place. A: Hearing aids should be worn daily to adjust to their use. B: Cotton-tipped swabs should not be inserted into the ear canal due to possible injury and infection. D: Hearing aids should be kept dry except when cleaning the ear mold with mild soap and water.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the newly admitted male client who is unconscious. The UAP asks if the client should be shaved. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Removal of facial hair varies based on personal and cultural preferences, which should be assessed first. B: Bathing order is irrelevant without preferences. C: Electric razors are safe but preferences are unknown. D: Shaving does not require a doctor's order.
Question 5 of 5
The client with an indwelling urinary catheter requires discharge teaching. Which interventions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: B: Daily cleansing with soap and water prevents infection. C: Securing the catheter reduces trauma. E: Hand hygiene minimizes infection risk. A: Monthly changes are recommended unless blockage occurs. D: Showering is safe if the client's condition allows.