NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Basic Care and Comfort Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates that the nurse understands how to promote rest and sleep for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To promote rest and sleep, the nurse should try to incorporate any client preferences into the evening routine.
Question 2 of 5
The hydraulic lift (Hoyer lift) is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hydraulic lift is used for safe transfer when a client is not able to stand or is too heavy for the health care workers to lift safely.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is true about syphilis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Syphilis is an acute and chronic treponemal disease that can be cured with antibiotics, such as a single IM dose of long-acting penicillin G (benzathine penicillin) for primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis. The cause and transmission (sexual contact) are clear, and healing of the primary lesion does not indicate a cure without treatment.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which of these statements from the caregiver of a palliative care client indicates a proper understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The goal of palliative care is to make the client as comfortable as possible and not require a hospital stay. Prognoses vary and curative treatments can still be pursued during palliative care.