NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Leadership and Management Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning a staff education program about conflict resolution strategies. Which of the following would be an effective strategy in conflict resolution?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aiming for a win-win situation (
C) is an effective conflict resolution strategy, promoting mutual benefit and collaboration. Comparing situations (
A) is unhelpful, avoidance (
B) delays resolution, and passive listening (
D) lacks active engagement.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse plans client care assignments for an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) in the medical-surgical unit. Which activity should the charge nurse delegate to the LPN/VN to maximize staff resources?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wound care and dressing changes (
A) utilize the LPN/VN’s clinical skills, maximizing resources. Vital signs (
B), turning (
C), and ambulation (
D) are within UAP scope, allowing the LPN/VN to focus on higher-skill tasks.
Question 3 of 5
The infection control nurse delegates tasks to staff to reduce hospital-acquired infections. Which task would be appropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restocking PPE (
C) is a non-clinical task within the UAP’s scope. Educating staff (
A), demonstrating handwashing (
B), and screening visitors (
D) require clinical judgment or training, inappropriate for UAPs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is gathering evidence for a quality improvement committee focused on fall prevention. To provide the highest quality scholarly evidence, the nurse plans on gathering findings from
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Randomized controlled trials (
B) provide the highest level of evidence for fall prevention due to their rigorous methodology. Expert opinions (
A), quantitative studies (
C), and qualitative studies (
D) are lower in the evidence hierarchy.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing student inserts an indwelling urinary catheter for a female patient prior to surgery. Which of the following would require immediate intervention by the RN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Resistance when inflating the catheter balloon (
C) suggests improper placement (e.g., in urethra), risking trauma, requiring immediate RN intervention. Urge to urinate (
A) and pinching (
B) are normal, and labia separation (
D) is correct technique.