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

Verifying correct NG tube placement before each feeding is essential to prevent pulmonary aspiration of feeding formula into the lungs.

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

A high-fiber diet combined with adequate fluid intake promotes normal bowel function by adding bulk to stool and facilitating peristalsis.

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

Sequential compression devices (SCDs) promote venous return by intermittently compressing the legs, reducing blood stasis that leads to DVT formation.

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

Washing from distal to proximal (from hands/feet toward the trunk) promotes venous return and follows the direction of blood flow back to the heart.

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

Serum albumin reflects protein status and is commonly used as a marker of nutritional health, though it has a long half-life of approximately 20 days.

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) I PN-RN Practice Test

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NACE Basic Care and Comfort 3