NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hearing screening of prematurely born infants is an effective means of identifying disease and is an example of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three levels of prevention address disease and disability across all phases, from absence of disease and at risk for disease, to preventing further impairment. Hearing impairment associated with prematurity cannot be prevented by screening, but identifying the infants with hearing loss might prevent sequelae and further impairment by allowing early intervention.
Question 2 of 5
What does client and family communication and education concerning restraints do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cooperation is more likely if the client and family understand the purpose of and expected gains from restraints. Well-meaning family members might release restraints if their purpose is not clear.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse taking a patient's history realizes the patient is complaining of SOB and weakness in the lower extremities. The patient has a history of hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Which of the following may be occurring?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myocardial infarction may be associated with SOB and muscle weakness.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse seeks to assess the renal function of an elderly client who is about to receive a nephrotoxic medication. Which of the following labs provides the best indicator for renal function?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Due to decreases in lean body mass, blood creatinine is not as good an indicator of the elderly client's renal function as creatinine clearance. Creatinine clearance is a widely used test for glomerular filtration rate.