NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The hospitalized client with limited mobility is at risk for skin breakdown. Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to maintain the client's skin integrity? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: C: Moisturizers prevent dry skin. D: Repositioning improves circulation. E: Trapezes reduce friction during movement. F: Barrier creams protect against incontinence. A: Vigorous massage causes tissue trauma. B: Sterile gloves are unnecessary unless breakdown exists.
Question 2 of 5
The LPN is placing a Foley in a female client. Place the following steps in the appropriate order.A.Prepare the sterile field., B.Separate labia with non-dominant hand., C.Clean the urinary meatus using cleansing solutions and forceps. D. Inflate catheter balloon. E. Place the client in a supine position with flexed knees. F. Place lubricant on catheter. G. Place catheter in meatus with dominant (sterile) hand
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The LPN should follow the correct order of catheter insertion to ensure the catheter is inserted safely. Any other variant of insertion may cause compromise of sterility and client harm.
Question 3 of 5
The goals of palliative care include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The goals of palliative care include choices A, B, and D.
Choice C is not part of palliative care. All aspects of medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the dying client should be focused on until the end of life.
Question 4 of 5
According to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, professional nurses have an ethical obligation to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The ANA Code of Ethics encompasses obligations to clients, the nursing profession, and delivering high-quality care, ensuring comprehensive ethical practice.
Question 5 of 5
Quality is defined as a combination of all of the following except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compliance or performance at the minimally acceptable level is not considered quality care.