Basic Care and Comfort

Question 1

What is the primary goal when providing comfort care to a patient?

Accepted Answer

To relieve pain and improve well-being

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To provide curative treatment

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To make the patient comfortable but avoid interventions

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To promote long-term independence without assistance

Question 2

What should the nurse do when a patient expresses fear about a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Listen to the patient, validate their feelings, and provide information

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Ignore the fear and focus on the procedure

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Encourage the patient to avoid thinking about the surgery

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Dismiss the concern as normal pre-surgery anxiety

Question 3

Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing nausea postoperatively?

Accepted Answer

Encourage deep breathing and position the patient on their side

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Offer the patient food immediately after surgery

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Tell the patient to wait until the nausea passes

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Restrict the patient’s fluid intake until they feel better

Question 4

Which action should the nurse take to promote optimal comfort during wound care?

Accepted Answer

Use appropriate pain management before, during, and after the procedure

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Perform the procedure as quickly as possible, without informing the patient

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Limit verbal communication to avoid disturbing the patient

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Ensure the patient is in a supine position throughout the procedure

Question 5

What is the best method for providing comfort to a patient experiencing shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Position the patient in a semi-Fowler’s position and provide supplemental oxygen

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Place the patient in a prone position and avoid oxygen therapy

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Encourage the patient to lie flat to improve breathing

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Tell the patient to take deep breaths while in a standing position

Question 6

How should the nurse manage a patient with impaired mobility who needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)?

Accepted Answer

Assist with ADLs but encourage participation when possible

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Perform all ADLs for the patient to minimize effort

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Tell the patient they will need to do everything themselves from now on

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Limit the patient’s participation to avoid fatigue

Question 7

What should the nurse do if a patient with chronic pain refuses medication?

Accepted Answer

Explore the reason for refusal and offer alternative pain management options

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Respect the patient’s decision and not offer any further help

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Force the patient to take the medication for their own benefit

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Administer the medication in secret to ensure pain relief

Question 8

What is an important nursing intervention for a patient in the final stages of life?

Accepted Answer

Providing palliative care and emotional support

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Continuing aggressive treatments to prolong life

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Encouraging the patient to eat and drink as much as possible

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Withholding all medications to prevent side effects

Question 9

What is the primary focus of comfort measures for a patient with a terminal illness?

Accepted Answer

To provide comfort and maintain the patient's quality of life

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To cure the underlying illness

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To aggressively treat symptoms with new medications

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To focus on future treatments rather than current needs