NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaching a client about hepatitis and its transmission should explain that one type of hepatitis does not produce a carrier state after its acute phase. Which type is it?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A does not produce a carrier state. It is transmitted via contaminated water or food via the oral-fecal route and is not blood borne.
Question 2 of 5
A client states, 'People think I'm no good, you know what I mean?' Which of these responses would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I'm not sure what you mean. Tell me a bit more about that.' This therapeutic communication technique elicits more information, especially when delivered in an open, non-judgmental fashion.
Question 3 of 5
A patient asks a nurse the following question. Exposure to TB can be identified best with which of the following procedures? Which of the following tests is the most definitive of TB?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Mantoux is the most accurate test to determine the presence of TB.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a newly applied long leg cast. Which of these actions should the nurse take first to prevent complications from the cast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses bilaterally is the first action to ensure adequate circulation and detect potential complications like compartment syndrome early.
Question 5 of 5
After a client has an enteral feeding tube inserted, the most accurate method for verification of placement is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: abdominal x-ray. Placement should be verified by radiograph to determine that the tube is in the stomach or intestine rather than in the airways.