NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client who is Jewish is to receive a kosher meal. Which direction by the nurse to the NA is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Unwrapped utensils ensure kosher compliance. A: Eye contact is not restricted. C: Facing Mecca is a Muslim practice. D: Kosher meals separate dairy and meat.
Question 2 of 5
The client is undergoing a 24-hour urine specimen collection. Twenty hours into the collection period, a single voided urine is accidentally discarded. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: A discarded void invalidates the collection; restarting ensures accuracy. A: Adding a void causes inaccuracies. C: Missing a void compromises results. D: Rescheduling is unnecessary as the test can start anytime.
Question 3 of 5
A patient that has TB can be taken off restrictions after which of the following parameters have been met?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative culture results indicate absence of active infection, allowing the patient to be taken off restrictions.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place following abdominal surgery. The purpose of this tube immediately following surgery is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postoperative NG tubes decompress the stomach, preventing fluid and gas buildup that could disrupt surgical sites or cause vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
As part of the teaching plan for a client with type I diabetes mellitus, the nurse should include that carbohydrate needs might increase when:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active exercise increases insulin sensitivity, thus lowering blood glucose levels. Additional carbohydrates might be needed to balance the usual insulin dose. All of the other choices increase blood glucose levels.