NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client hospitalized with MRSA is placed on contact precautions. Which statement is true regarding precautions for infections spread by contact?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MRSA requires skin-to-skin contact for transmission, prevented by hand washing, gloves, and gowns under contact precautions.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing the client with acute arterial occlusion, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute arterial occlusion causes ischemia, leading to cyanosis or blackened areas (gangrene) in distal areas like the toes due to lack of blood flow.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing meal planning with the mother of a 2-year-old. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, would require a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hot dogs pose a choking hazard for a 2-year-old due to their size and texture, requiring further instruction.
Question 4 of 5
During the change of shift report, a nurse writes in her notes that she suspects illegal drug use by a client assigned to her care. During the shift, the notes are found by the client's daughter. The nurse could be sued for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Writing unverified suspicions of illegal drug use that are later seen by others constitutes libel, as it is a written defamatory statement.
Question 5 of 5
A client has orders for zoledronic acid (Reclast). Which lab value finding would prompt the nurse to notify the prescriber?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zoledronic acid can worsen renal function. A creatinine clearance of 29 mL/min (indicating renal impairment) requires prescriber notification.