NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Safety and Infection Control Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 14 year-old with a history of sickle cell disease is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of vaso-occlusive crisis. Which statements by the client would be most indicative of the etiology of this crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I went to get a cold checked out last week, and I have gotten worse.' Any condition that increases the body's need for oxygen or alters the transport of oxygen, such as infection, trauma or dehydration may result in a sickle cell crisis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is using contact precautions for the client with Clostridium difficile. While the nurse transfers the client from the bed to the commode, the client has loose stool that falls on the floor. After positioning the client on the commode, how should the nurse proceed to cleanse the floor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Bleach solution effectively kills C. difficile spores. A: Soap and water are insufficient. C: Housekeeping delays action and risks spread. D: Alcohol is ineffective against C. difficile.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of hepatitis. The nurse determines that which client statement would be consistent with hepatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D: Distaste for cigarettes reflects anorexia, a common hepatitis symptom. A: Heartburn suggests GERD. B: Diarrhea with dairy indicates lactose intolerance. C: Shortness of breath is unrelated to hepatitis.
Question 4 of 5
A 14 year-old with a history of sickle cell disease is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of vaso-occlusive crisis. Which statements by the client would be most indicative of the etiology of this crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I went to get a cold checked out last week, and I have gotten worse.' Any condition that increases the body's need for oxygen or alters the transport of oxygen, such as infection, trauma or dehydration may result in a sickle cell crisis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has been teaching a client with congestive heart failure about proper nutrition. Which of these lunch selections indicates the client has learned about sodium restriction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sliced turkey sandwich and canned pineapple. Sliced turkey sandwich is appropriate since it is not a highly processed food and canned fruits are low in sodium. All of the other choices contain one or more high-sodium foods.