NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Basic Care and Comfort Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements from a client may indicate that they are at a higher risk for a fall?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client who is visually impaired without their assistive devices could be at a higher risk for a fall when ambulating.
Question 2 of 5
Client self-determination is the primary focus of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy for clients by nurses is the primary focus of the client's right to autonomy and self-determination. Confidentiality involves the maintenance of the privacy of the client and information regarding him or her. Malpractice insurance is a type of insurance for professionals.
Question 3 of 5
Following a classic cholecystectomy resection for multiple stones, the PACU nurse observes a serosanguious drainage on the dressing. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serosanguious drainage is expected at this time. The dressing should be reinforced. Changing a new postop dressing increases the risk of infection. An abdominal binder interferes with visualization of the dressing.
Question 4 of 5
The client has dentures, including both upper and lower plates. Which technique should the nurse use to correctly perform oral hygiene for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Grasping the upper plate and moving it breaks the suction that holds the plate on the roof of the client's mouth. A: Removing denture plates is a clean procedure, and sterile gloves are not necessary. B: Removing the denture plates with a foam swab to pry the plate could injure the client. D: Dentures must be removed to properly clean the client's mouth and the dentures.
Question 5 of 5
A wrong committed by one person against another (or against the property of another) that might result in a civil trial is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Torts are wrongs committed by one person against another person (or against the property of another), which might result in civil trials. A crime is also defined as a wrong against a person or their property but is considered to be against the public as well. Misdemeanors are crimes that are commonly punishable with fines or imprisonment for less than one year, with both or with parole. A felony is a serious crime punishable by imprisonment in a State or Federal penitentiary for more than one year.