NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Basic Care and Comfort Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On first meeting, a new nurse manager makes eye contact, smiles, initiates conversation about the previous work experience of nurses, and encourages active participation by nurses in the dialogue. Her behavior is an example of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This nurse manager is demonstrating assertive behavior. Aggressive behavior dominates or embarrasses. Passive behavior is nervous or timid. Passive-aggressive behavior is dominating or manipulative without directness.
Question 2 of 5
Hazards of improper splinting include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Improper splinting can worsen injuries, impair circulation, and delay critical transport, posing significant risks to the client.
Question 3 of 5
The NA tells the nurse that the unit's small-adult BP cuff cannot be found and that the client's arm is too small to use a regular adult-sized cuff. Which direction should the nurse give to the NA?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: A correct-sized cuff ensures accurate BP readings. A: Omitting BP is inappropriate. C: Adjusting readings is inaccurate. D: A too-large cuff gives falsely low readings.
Question 4 of 5
Client self-determination is the primary focus of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy for clients by nurses is the primary focus of the client's right to autonomy and self-determination. Confidentiality involves the maintenance of the privacy of the client and information regarding him or her. Malpractice insurance is a type of insurance for professionals.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements is true about syphilis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Syphilis is an acute and chronic treponemal disease that can be cured with antibiotics, such as a single IM dose of long-acting penicillin G (benzathine penicillin) for primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis. The cause and transmission (sexual contact) are clear, and healing of the primary lesion does not indicate a cure without treatment.