NCLEX-RN Basic Care & Comfort Exam 2
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1. A nurse is repositioning a bedridden client to prevent pressure injuries. How
often should the client generally be repositioned?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Every 2 hours
C. Every 6 hours
D. Every 8 hours
Answer: Every 2 hours
Rationale: Regular repositioning at least every 2 hours helps reduce prolonged
pressure over bony prominences, promoting circulation and preventing pressure
injuries.
2. A client reports difficulty swallowing liquids. Which action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Encourage drinking through a straw
B. Offer large sips of water
,C. Perform a swallowing assessment
D. Place the client flat in bed
Answer: Perform a swallowing assessment
Rationale: Assessing swallowing ability identifies aspiration risk before oral
intake is continued.
3. Which intervention best promotes comfort for a client experiencing chronic
back pain?
A. Prolonged bed rest
B. Frequent position changes and proper body alignment
C. Restrict all activity
D. Remove pillows
Answer: Frequent position changes and proper body alignment
Rationale: Changing positions and maintaining proper alignment reduce muscle
strain and improve comfort.
4. A nurse is assisting a client to ambulate after surgery. Which action is most
appropriate?
A. Rush the client to increase endurance
B. Allow the client to sit on the side of the bed before standing
C. Keep the client in bed all day
D. Tell the client not to report dizziness
Answer: Allow the client to sit on the side of the bed before standing
Rationale: Dangling helps prevent orthostatic hypotension and allows
assessment of tolerance before ambulation.
, 5. Which finding indicates effective pain management?
A. Elevated blood pressure
B. Facial grimacing
C. The client reports pain is tolerable and participates in activities
D. Restlessness
Answer: The client reports pain is tolerable and participates in activities
Rationale: Pain management is considered effective when the client achieves
acceptable comfort and functional goals.
6. Which mattress is most appropriate for a client at high risk for pressure
injuries?
A. Standard mattress
B. Water-filled pillow
C. Pressure-redistribution mattress
D. Firm board mattress
Answer: Pressure-redistribution mattress
Rationale: Pressure-redistribution surfaces decrease pressure over vulnerable
areas and reduce injury risk.
7. A nurse teaches a client to use the call light before getting out of bed. This
intervention primarily prevents:
A. Infection
B. Dehydration
, C. Falls
D. Malnutrition
Answer: Falls
Rationale: Calling for assistance reduces fall risk, especially for clients with
weakness or dizziness.
8. Which position promotes lung expansion in a client experiencing shortness
of breath?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. Prone
D. High Fowler's
Answer: High Fowler's
Rationale: High Fowler's maximizes chest expansion and improves respiratory
effort.
9. Which action demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bend at the waist
B. Twist while lifting
C. Lift with the legs while keeping the back straight
D. Keep feet together
Answer: Lift with the legs while keeping the back straight
Rationale: Using leg muscles protects the spine and reduces injury risk.
Practice Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A Instant Download Pdf
1. A nurse is repositioning a bedridden client to prevent pressure injuries. How
often should the client generally be repositioned?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Every 2 hours
C. Every 6 hours
D. Every 8 hours
Answer: Every 2 hours
Rationale: Regular repositioning at least every 2 hours helps reduce prolonged
pressure over bony prominences, promoting circulation and preventing pressure
injuries.
2. A client reports difficulty swallowing liquids. Which action should the nurse
implement first?
A. Encourage drinking through a straw
B. Offer large sips of water
,C. Perform a swallowing assessment
D. Place the client flat in bed
Answer: Perform a swallowing assessment
Rationale: Assessing swallowing ability identifies aspiration risk before oral
intake is continued.
3. Which intervention best promotes comfort for a client experiencing chronic
back pain?
A. Prolonged bed rest
B. Frequent position changes and proper body alignment
C. Restrict all activity
D. Remove pillows
Answer: Frequent position changes and proper body alignment
Rationale: Changing positions and maintaining proper alignment reduce muscle
strain and improve comfort.
4. A nurse is assisting a client to ambulate after surgery. Which action is most
appropriate?
A. Rush the client to increase endurance
B. Allow the client to sit on the side of the bed before standing
C. Keep the client in bed all day
D. Tell the client not to report dizziness
Answer: Allow the client to sit on the side of the bed before standing
Rationale: Dangling helps prevent orthostatic hypotension and allows
assessment of tolerance before ambulation.
, 5. Which finding indicates effective pain management?
A. Elevated blood pressure
B. Facial grimacing
C. The client reports pain is tolerable and participates in activities
D. Restlessness
Answer: The client reports pain is tolerable and participates in activities
Rationale: Pain management is considered effective when the client achieves
acceptable comfort and functional goals.
6. Which mattress is most appropriate for a client at high risk for pressure
injuries?
A. Standard mattress
B. Water-filled pillow
C. Pressure-redistribution mattress
D. Firm board mattress
Answer: Pressure-redistribution mattress
Rationale: Pressure-redistribution surfaces decrease pressure over vulnerable
areas and reduce injury risk.
7. A nurse teaches a client to use the call light before getting out of bed. This
intervention primarily prevents:
A. Infection
B. Dehydration
, C. Falls
D. Malnutrition
Answer: Falls
Rationale: Calling for assistance reduces fall risk, especially for clients with
weakness or dizziness.
8. Which position promotes lung expansion in a client experiencing shortness
of breath?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. Prone
D. High Fowler's
Answer: High Fowler's
Rationale: High Fowler's maximizes chest expansion and improves respiratory
effort.
9. Which action demonstrates proper body mechanics?
A. Bend at the waist
B. Twist while lifting
C. Lift with the legs while keeping the back straight
D. Keep feet together
Answer: Lift with the legs while keeping the back straight
Rationale: Using leg muscles protects the spine and reduces injury risk.
