NCLEX-PN
Coordinated Care NCLEX PN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A concern regarding maternal and infant mortality and morbidity is that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is a concern that a segment of the population is not accessing prenatal care, affecting infant and maternal mortality and morbidity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is unsure they will be able to make medical decisions as their disease progresses and would like to appoint another individual to have the authority to make these decisions. Which of the following options would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A healthcare proxy involves the client appointing an individual to make medical decisions with regard to their treatment if they are unable to do so themselves.
Question 3 of 5
A 14 year-old boy has been admitted to a mental health unit for observation and treatment. The boy becomes agitated and starts yelling at nursing staff members. What should the nurse first response be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seclusion is your best option in this scenario to ensure safety and de-escalation.
Question 4 of 5
While taking care of a client, the nurse thinks that physical therapy in the hospital might be beneficial to their condition. Which of the following is the ideal referral process? A.Transport the client to the physical therapy room for treatment. ,B.Provide the client's medical record to the physical therapist. ,C.Contact the client's primary care provider to suggest a physical therapy referral.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For the client's referral to physical therapy, the nurse should first contact the primary care provider to discuss. Once the primary care provider provides the official referral, the physical therapist should have an opportunity to review the client's condition and medical record. Once the physical therapist has completed their review and is ready to see the client, the nurse can transport the client to physical therapy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notices that a family is waiting at the nursing station desk for its loved one to be brought to the unit for admission during a change-of-shift report. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To protect the privacy of clients and the confidentiality of the information shared in a change-of-shift report, the family should be asked to wait in the client's room, and the report should be resumed only after it can no longer hear what is said.