Basic Care & Comfort NCLEX practice questions

A client with right-sided weakness is learning to use a cane. The nurse should teach the client to:

1. A.Hold the cane on the right (weak) side
2. B.Hold the cane on the left (strong) side and advance it with the weak leg
3. C.Hold the cane in front of the body
4. D.Use two canes for stability

A client with dysphagia following a stroke is being fed. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

1. A.Offer thin liquids first to stimulate swallowing
2. B.Position the client in high-Fowler's with chin tucked
3. C.Have the client lie supine while eating
4. D.Encourage rapid eating to maintain interest

A nurse is irrigating a nasogastric tube. Which solution is preferred?

1. A.Sterile water
2. B.Normal saline
3. C.Tap water
4. D.Half-normal saline

A client with right-sided weakness uses a cane. The nurse instructs:

1. A.Hold cane on right (weak) side
2. B.Hold cane on left (strong) side; advance cane and weak leg together
3. C.Cane in front
4. D.Two canes

Pressure injury prevention. Select all that apply.

1. A.Reposition q2h
2. B.Pressure-redistributing surface
3. C.Skin clean and dry
4. D.Massage reddened bony prominences
5. E.Optimize nutrition

Non-pharm interventions for chronic LBP. Select all that apply.

1. A.Heat application
2. B.Gentle stretching/exercise
3. C.Massage
4. D.Strict bedrest 1 month
5. E.Distraction techniques