NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Perineal care to a female client by the nurse can be performed:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Perineal care requires gloves and washing from front to back to prevent bacterial contamination of the urethra, ensuring infection control.
Question 2 of 5
A hospitalized adult client who routinely works from midnight until 8 a.m. has a temperature of 99.1°F at 4 a.m. The nurse determines that this is most likely due to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biological rhythms that follow a cycle lasting about 24 hours are termed circadian rhythm. The sleep-wake cycle is closely linked with cardiac rhythms, such as body temperature. While a person sleeps, core body temperature drops, often reaching the 24-hour low at 4 a.m. When the sleep period shifts, temperature fluctuations also shift to match the new sleep patterns.
Question 3 of 5
The NSAID that is comparable to morphine in efficacy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toradol is the first injectable NSAID equal to morphine in efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A spinal change occurring with pregnancy that alters mobility is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spinal change occurring with pregnancy is lordosis. This occurs due to the weight of the enlarging uterus and the affect of gravity.
Question 5 of 5
A standard walker is used when clients:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A walker is used for clients who have balance problems, cardiac problems, or cannot use crutches or a cane. The client needs to bear partial weight and have strength in her wrists and arms. The client uses her upper body to propel the walker forward.