NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client with dementia and confusion is transferred from the hospital to the nursing home. The client's family has not yet arrived at the nursing home. Which direction is appropriate for the RN to provide to the LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the client near the nurse's station ensures supervision and safety for a client with dementia, who is at risk for falling or wandering.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a nasogastric tube after colon surgery. Which one of these tasks can be safely delegated to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin care around a nasogastric tube is a routine task that is appropriate for UAPs. The other tasks involve assessment or advanced skills that require a licensed nurse.
Question 3 of 5
Prior to checking a fingerstick blood glucose level, the nurse checks the identification band of the newly admitted client transferred from another facility. The nurse notes that the name and birth date are correct but that the band has the logo from another facility. Which is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Replacing the band ensures the medical record number matches the current facility, preventing errors during procedures.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is planning assignments on a medical unit. Which client should be assigned to the practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The PN is a licensed provider and can perform this complex task. Irrigating and redressing a leg wound requires clinical skills appropriate for a PN, whereas the other tasks are either simpler or require an RN.
Question 5 of 5
Serum Vancomycin levels are taken to measure which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin levels are monitored to ensure therapeutic effects by peak level.