NCLEX-RN
Coordinated Care NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is preparing client care assignments for the upcoming shift. A client who underwent a laminectomy is scheduled to return from the recovery care unit. Which staff member should receive this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An RN with 1 year of experience has sufficient skills for post-laminectomy care. A CNA lacks the scope, and a graduate nurse may need more experience.
Question 2 of 5
An external weather disaster has flooded the emergency department with several new clients. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain, nausea, and diaphoresis suggest a potential myocardial infarction, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate attention. Options B, C, and D describe less urgent conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform a bed bath on a client. The nurse notes the smell of alcohol on the UAP's breath. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The smell of alcohol suggests potential impairment, which poses a safety risk to clients. Reporting to the charge nurse ensures client safety and follows protocol. Options A, B, and C fail to address the potential risk adequately.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is responsible for his own actions while on duty caring for clients. What is the name of this ethical principle? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accountability is the ethical principle where nurses are responsible for their own actions and decisions in client care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is post-op day 1 for a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The nurse knows that continuity of care for this client is ensured by doing which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Standardized handoffs, chart checks, following up on labs/orders, and proper transfer procedures all ensure continuity of care.