NCLEX-PN
Safe and Effective Care Environment Nclex PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What should a client room environment include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client room environment should include a made bed to provide a sense of neatness and comfort, ensuring the client's safety at all times. It is important to maintain a clutter-free area to prevent accidents and promote a relaxing environment. Having hygiene articles nearby allows the client easy access to personal care items.
Choice A is incorrect because while fresh water and thermostat regulation are important, they are not essential components of a client room environment.
Choice C is incorrect as it emphasizes more on cleaning procedures rather than creating a comfortable and safe environment for the client.
Choice D is incorrect as it emphasizes odor control and storage rather than the client's comfort and safety.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following foods might a client with hypercholesterolemia need to decrease intake of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with hypercholesterolemia should decrease their intake of foods high in cholesterol. Hamburgers, being red meat, have a high cholesterol content, hence should be decreased in the diet. Broiled catfish, wheat bread, and fresh apples are not high in cholesterol, so there is no need to decrease their intake. Broiled catfish is a lean source of protein, wheat bread is a complex carbohydrate, and fresh apples are a good source of fiber and vitamins.
Therefore, hamburgers are the correct choice to decrease intake for a client with hypercholesterolemia.
Question 3 of 5
A client with cirrhosis of the liver presents with ascites. The physician is to perform a paracentesis. For safety, the nurse should ask the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When performing a paracentesis, the client must be sitting up to allow the fluid to settle in the lower abdomen.
To prevent trauma to the bladder while inserting a needle to aspirate the fluid, the bladder must be empty.
Choice A is incorrect as excessive fluid intake can make the procedure more difficult due to increased abdominal distension.
Choice B is unrelated to the procedure of paracentesis.
Choice D is incorrect as the client should be sitting up, not in the prone position, during the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates adequate understanding of preparation for electroencephalography?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct statement is, 'I need to wash my hair before the test.' Washing the hair is necessary to remove hair products that could interfere with electrode attachment to the scalp. Restricting food or drink is not required, except for avoiding caffeinated beverages. Removing metal jewelry is unnecessary for an electroencephalography procedure. Aspirin does not need to be avoided before the test; medications like anticonvulsants, tranquilizers, barbiturates, and sedatives are the ones that might need to be held.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these would be an appropriate meal for a client with Celiac disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For individuals with Celiac disease, it's crucial to avoid gluten-containing foods.
Choice C, which includes chicken, rice, apple, and tapioca pudding, is the most suitable option as all these foods are naturally gluten-free. Rice, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and tapioca are all safe gluten-free options. Oats can be gluten-free if specially labeled, but many are processed on shared equipment with wheat. Granola often contains oats that may have been exposed to gluten. Dried and prepackaged fruits may contain gluten additives. Rye is a wheat derivative, and cream sauces usually contain flour as a base, making choices A and B inappropriate for individuals with Celiac disease.