NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The primary distinguishing characteristic of risk management when compared and contrasted to performance improvement is that risk management activities focus on:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risk management focuses on decreasing financial liability by mitigating risks, while performance improvement focuses on enhancing processes and outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A client is prescribed morphine sulfate for postoperative pain. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine, an opioid, can cause respiratory depression, a serious side effect requiring close monitoring to ensure client safety.
Question 3 of 5
The first thing that you should do immediately after a client accident is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action after a client accident is to assess the client to determine the extent of injury and immediate needs, following the nursing process.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a neonate delivered at 36 weeks' gestation asks why the neonate is being treated for sepsis when no infection is present. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Treating a 36-week neonate for sepsis is often precautionary due to their increased risk of infection, even without confirmed infection, to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube in place for a pneumothorax. Which of the following findings indicates that the chest tube is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluctuation (tidaling) in the drainage tube with respiration indicates the chest tube is patent and functioning to remove air or fluid.