Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I PN-RN: Foundations of
Nursing Practice Test Questions and Verified Solutions 2025/2026
1. An Alzheimer patient is actively resistive to basic hygiene. However, in order to meet basic
standards for hygiene, how frequently should the patient be bathed?
Biweeḳly
Weeḳly
Two to three times weeḳly Daily:
Two to three times weeḳly
While adults don't usually need daily baths, they should bathe two to three times weeḳly. Grab bars, shower or tub seats, tub
mats, handheld showers, and proper heating (to avoid chilling the patient) can facilitate more frequent bathing. Mild soap and
bath oil may reduce the drying of sḳin. Patients who are fearful of tubs and showers, common with dementia, may receive a
sponge bath or Comfort Bath with premoistened, warmed washcloths. Thicḳ-handled toothbrushes or electric toothbrushes ma
facilitate mouth care.
2. At which time of day are patients with cognitive impairment usually MOST sensitive to
sensory overload?
Late evening
Noon Afternoon
Early morning: Afternoon
Many people are more sensitive to sensory overload in the afternoon when cortisol levels are highest. Sensory overload most often
attects those with cognitive impairment or those in stressful situations. Excess noise and activity can
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, cause distress, agitation, confusion, and delirium. Sensory deprivation occurs when there is too little environmental stimulation
because of reduction in sensory input because of hearing or vision deficits, inability to recognize sensory input because of cognitiv
impairment, or a boring environment. Sensory deprivation can contribute to confusion, disorientation, and depression.
3. Which of the following is characteristic of nociceptive pain? Burning,
stabbing, or shooting pains
Diffuse or cramping pain
Acute aching or throbbing pain localized to the site of injury
Association with chronic conditions such as diabetes or cancer: Acute aching or
throbbing pain localized to the site of injury
Nociceptive pain usually correlates with the extent and type of injury: the greater the injury, the greater the pain. It may
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Nursing Practice Test Questions and Verified Solutions 2025/2026
1. An Alzheimer patient is actively resistive to basic hygiene. However, in order to meet basic
standards for hygiene, how frequently should the patient be bathed?
Biweeḳly
Weeḳly
Two to three times weeḳly Daily:
Two to three times weeḳly
While adults don't usually need daily baths, they should bathe two to three times weeḳly. Grab bars, shower or tub seats, tub
mats, handheld showers, and proper heating (to avoid chilling the patient) can facilitate more frequent bathing. Mild soap and
bath oil may reduce the drying of sḳin. Patients who are fearful of tubs and showers, common with dementia, may receive a
sponge bath or Comfort Bath with premoistened, warmed washcloths. Thicḳ-handled toothbrushes or electric toothbrushes ma
facilitate mouth care.
2. At which time of day are patients with cognitive impairment usually MOST sensitive to
sensory overload?
Late evening
Noon Afternoon
Early morning: Afternoon
Many people are more sensitive to sensory overload in the afternoon when cortisol levels are highest. Sensory overload most often
attects those with cognitive impairment or those in stressful situations. Excess noise and activity can
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12
, cause distress, agitation, confusion, and delirium. Sensory deprivation occurs when there is too little environmental stimulation
because of reduction in sensory input because of hearing or vision deficits, inability to recognize sensory input because of cognitiv
impairment, or a boring environment. Sensory deprivation can contribute to confusion, disorientation, and depression.
3. Which of the following is characteristic of nociceptive pain? Burning,
stabbing, or shooting pains
Diffuse or cramping pain
Acute aching or throbbing pain localized to the site of injury
Association with chronic conditions such as diabetes or cancer: Acute aching or
throbbing pain localized to the site of injury
Nociceptive pain usually correlates with the extent and type of injury: the greater the injury, the greater the pain. It may
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