NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has had a tracheostomy for 2 weeks after a motor vehicle accident. Which task could the RN safely delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel should be able to perform routine tracheostomy care, such as changing trach ties, which is a standard, low-risk task.
Question 2 of 5
Legal protection of confidentiality:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality protects both written and verbal identifiable health information to maintain client privacy. Non-identifiable data may not require protection, and confidentiality is not limited to courts. Coordinated Care
Question 3 of 5
An adult has a substance abuse problem. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates the best understanding of the problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calling a support group during distress shows understanding of ongoing recovery needs, leveraging resources to maintain sobriety.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following solutions is routinely used to flush an IV device before and after the administration of blood to a client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) is isotonic and compatible with blood, preventing cell lysis or clotting during IV flushing. The other solutions are inappropriate for this purpose. Pharmacological Therapies
Question 5 of 5
Mr. H. is upset regarding being in the hospital for another day because he states it costs too much. The rights he is likely to demand include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality is unrelated to the client's concern about hospital costs. The other rights—examining the bill, timely responses, and refusing treatment—are relevant to his situation. Coordinated Care