NACE Basic Care and Comfort 4

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia. Which food consistency is MOST appropriate to prevent aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Nectar-thickened liquids

Answer

Nectar-thickened liquids slow the flow of fluid, reducing aspiration risk in clients with dysphagia.

Question 2

A bedridden client has a stage II pressure injury on the coccyx. Which intervention is the PRIORITY?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the client every 2 hours

Answer

Repositioning every 2 hours relieves pressure and is the cornerstone of pressure injury prevention and treatment.

Question 3

Which action by the nurse BEST promotes sleep hygiene for a hospitalized client?

Accepted Answer

Cluster nursing care activities to minimize nighttime interruptions

Answer

Clustering care reduces unnecessary awakenings, which is a key non-pharmacological strategy to promote sleep in hospitalized clients.

Question 4

A nurse is performing passive range-of-motion (PROM) exercises on a client's hip. Which movement involves moving the leg away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Answer

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Question 5

A nurse is assisting a client who uses a cane. On which side should the cane be held?

Accepted Answer

The unaffected (stronger) side

Answer

The cane is held on the unaffected side so it bears weight simultaneously with the weaker leg, improving stability.

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NACE Basic Care and Comfort 4