NCLEX-RN® Practice Questions Exam Cram, Fourth Edition

Chapter 6. Alternative Items: Questions and Rationales

1. Which actions should be utilized prior to performing a tub bath on the 80 year-old client?

Select all that apply.

○ A. Fill the tub one-half full of water at 46 degrees centigrade.

○ B. Put a rubber mat on the bottom of the tub.

○ C. Maintain water flow pressure during the bath.

○ D. Check water temperature using a bath thermometer.

○ E. Wash and dry the client’s back moving from shoulders to buttocks.

○ F. Perform back massage upon completion of the bath.

Quick Answer: 450Detailed Answer: 451

2. Which tasks should not be delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel?

Select all that apply.

○ A. Bathing a client with a closed head injury

○ B. Performing a tube feeding on a client with ...