NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about sleep and gives background information on normal sleep patterns. Which of the following substances promotes sleep?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serotonin is a substance that is in the body and promotes sleep. Serotonin might play a role in synthesis of a hypnogenic factor that directly causes sleep. Drugs and alcohol can disrupt REM sleep, although they might accelerate the onset of sleep.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is turning a client who has a new prosthetic hip. Which position should be avoided to prevent injury to the new prosthetic hip?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New prosthetic hips should have an abduction pillow in place to avoid adduction.
Question 3 of 5
Client room environments should include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparing a client's room environment should include making the client's bed, ensuring comfort and safety at all times, keeping the area free of clutter, and keeping the client's hygiene articles nearby. All procedures should be explained before they are performed, and the client should assist with personal arrangement of articles.
Question 4 of 5
For a client requiring total oral care, it is important for the nurse to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assemble all equipment first; place the client in a side-lying position so that fluid can easily flow out or pool in the side of the mouth for suctioning (to prevent aspiration); and then place a towel under the client's chin and a curved basin against the chin. Gloves should be worn.
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.