NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Basic Care and Comfort Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client uses a walker to ambulate with partial weight-bearing after foot surgery. What should the nurse observe when this client is using the walker correctly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Elbows at 30 degrees indicate proper walker height. B: Bending over risks poor posture and falls. C: Lifting the walker prevents partial weight-bearing. D: Four-wheeled walkers are unsuitable for partial weight-bearing.
Question 2 of 5
A wrong committed by one person against another (or against the property of another) that might result in a civil trial is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Torts are wrongs committed by one person against another person (or against the property of another), which might result in civil trials. A crime is also defined as a wrong against a person or their property but is considered to be against the public as well. Misdemeanors are crimes that are commonly punishable with fines or imprisonment for less than one year, with both or with parole. A felony is a serious crime punishable by imprisonment in a State or Federal penitentiary for more than one year.
Question 3 of 5
A client with dysphagia is ready to eat lunch. Which of these foods on the tray would be best to start with when assisting the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with dysphagia is at risk for aspiration. A liquid thickener will allow the LPN to assess the client's ability to swallow prior to introducing pureed or solid foods. Since Jell-O™ melts into a clear liquid, it should not be used when assessing swallowing ability.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements from a client may indicate that they are at a higher risk for a fall?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client who is visually impaired without their assistive devices could be at a higher risk for a fall when ambulating.
Question 5 of 5
The dietitian prescribes a 24-hour calorie count for the malnourished hospitalized client. Which action should be taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Recording food intake ensures accurate calorie counts. A: Recall is unreliable. B: Clients don't calculate calories in hospital. D: Food groups don't provide calorie data.