NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has asked if you would be able to offer any alternative or complementary therapy during their hospitalization. Which of the following would be appropriate to suggest? A. Physical therapy,B. Music therapy, C. Psychiatric therapy, D. Occupational therapy, E. Pet therapy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Music therapy and pet therapy are two forms of alternative or complementary therapy that may improve the client's condition and level of comfort. Physical, occupational, and/or psychiatric therapy are treatments that may be part of the client's care plan, and they are not considered complementary or alternative treatments. Additionally, they usually require a prescription or referral where music therapy and pet therapy typically do not.
Question 2 of 5
A hospital discharge planning nurse is making arrangements for a client who has an epidural catheter for continuous infusion of opioids to be placed in a long-term care facility. The family prefers a facility in its neighborhood to facilitate visiting. The neighborhood facility has never cared for a client with this type of need. What is the most appropriate action by the discharge planning nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transferring to a facility unprepared for epidural catheter management risks client safety. Finding a capable facility ensures continuity of care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient's right lower extremity. The extremity is warm to touch, red and swollen. The patient is also running a low fever. Which of the following conditions would be the most likely cause of the patient's condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inflammation of cellular tissue associated with a fever most likely indicates cellulitis.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.