NACE Basic Care and Comfort 3

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube for enteral feeding. Before administering the feeding, what should the nurse verify first?

Accepted Answer

Correct tube placement

Answer

The patient's food preferences

Answer

The expiration date of the formula

Answer

The patient's weight

Question 2

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient experiencing constipation?

Accepted Answer

Encourage a high-fiber diet and increased fluid intake

Answer

Restrict fluid intake to thicken stool

Answer

Administer an enema immediately

Answer

Place the patient on bed rest

Question 3

A patient who is immobile is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which nursing intervention helps prevent this complication?

Accepted Answer

Applying sequential compression devices

Answer

Keeping the patient in a flat supine position

Answer

Restricting leg movement

Answer

Elevating the head of the bed to 90 degrees

Question 4

When assisting a patient with a bed bath, in which direction should the nurse wash the extremities?

Accepted Answer

Distal to proximal

Answer

Proximal to distal

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In a circular motion only

Answer

Direction does not matter

Question 5

A nurse is assessing a patient's nutritional status. Which laboratory value is the best indicator of protein status?

Accepted Answer

Serum albumin

Answer

Hemoglobin

Answer

Blood glucose

Answer

Serum potassium

Question 6

What is the most important nursing consideration when applying a cold pack to a patient's injury?

Accepted Answer

Limit application to 20 minutes at a time

Answer

Apply directly to the skin for maximum effect

Answer

Apply continuously until swelling resolves

Answer

Use only on injuries older than 48 hours