NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 90

1. A spinal change occurring with pregnancy that alters mobility is:

A) scoliosis.
B) kyphosis.
C) lordosis.
D) ankylosing spondylitis.



2. Physical examination of a client regarding mobility status should:

A) begin with gait.
B) be oriented to time, place, and person.
C) begin with the Romberg test.
D) begin with the Tandem Walk test.



3. The nurse is turning a client who has a new prosthetic hip. Which position should be avoided to prevent injury to the new prosthetic hip?

A) abduction of the hip
B) adduction of the hip
C) flexing the hip at 80° flexion
D) flexing the hip at 90°



4. Nail and foot care are essential in meeting basic hygiene needs of clients. Important assessments by the nurse in this area include:

A) all body assessment, including the feet and nails.
B) the essential lab work of the client.
C) the nail beds and the tissue surrounding the nails.
D) foot corns and calluses only.



5. For a client requiring total oral care, it is important for the nurse to:

A) assemble all equipment, assist the client tosemi-Fowler - s position, and place a towel on his chest.
B) place client in Fowler - s position, prepare the equipment, and tell the client what to do.
C) assemble all equipment, place the client in a side-lying position, and place a towel under his chin.
D) use gloves and clean the client - s mouth, including the tongue.