NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Basic Care and Comfort Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The focus of a nurse case manager is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By definition, case management is a process of providing for the comprehensive care needs of a client for continuity of care throughout the health care experience.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Safety measures for using crutches must be taught to clients. Safety measures for the use of crutches include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In addition to the rubber tips on the ends of the crutches, the client needs to know the appropriate gait. Arm strength exercises are important, and it is critical that the client be fitted properly for the crutches.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse applies a warm, moist compress to the site where an IV solution has infiltrated. Which response is correct when the client asks the purpose of the compress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D: Warm compresses increase blood flow, promoting healing. A: Cold causes numbness. B: Heat increases metabolic needs. C: Cold reduces histamine release.