NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is giving report to the NA on the care of four clients. The nurse should inform the NA to avoid taking a rectal temperature for which client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk, making rectal temperatures unsafe. A: Ileostomy doesn't affect rectal area. B: Cough and oxygen don't contraindicate rectal temperatures. D: Rectal temperatures are used for hypothermia.
Question 2 of 5
The NSAID that is comparable to morphine in efficacy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toradol is the first injectable NSAID equal to morphine in efficacy.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant client has congenital heart disease. The nurse should expect to see which alterations in this client's diet during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeine and sodium restrictions are necessary to reduce cardiac strain and fluid retention in a pregnant client with heart disease, avoiding exacerbation of her condition.
Question 4 of 5
Common problems for supervisors include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facilitating the development of staff members is an important goal for a supervisor. Micromanagement, intolerance for individual differences in style, and inability to delegate all interfere with team building and overall effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following devices may be applicable to a bedridden patient to address potential venous insufficiency? A .Shear-reducing mattress B. Sequential compression devices C. Compression stockings D.Non-skid socks
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For a client with venous insufficiency, sequential compression devices (SCDs) and compression stockings can be applied to improve venous return from the lower extremities.