NCLEX-PN
Emergency Nursing NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A chemical exposure has just occurred at an airport. An off-duty nurse, knowledgeable about biochemical agents, is giving directions to the travelers. Which direction should the nurse provide to the travelers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lying down minimizes exposure to chemical agents, which may settle lower. Breath-holding is temporary, standing increases exposure, and clothing is minimally protective.
Question 2 of 5
The adolescent female comes to the school nurse of an intermediate school and tells the nurse she thinks she is pregnant. During the interview, the client states her father is the baby’s father. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alleged paternal incest requires immediate Child Protective Services notification as a mandatory reporter. Rape kit, parental contact, or clinic referral follow after ensuring safety.
Question 3 of 5
Which situation warrants the nurse obtaining information from a material safety data sheet (MSDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MSDS provides handling and exposure information for chemical spills like solvents. Antineoplastic spills require specific protocols, and needle sticks or falls involve infection control or safety protocols, not MSDS.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is responding to a disaster call from home following a multivehicle motor-vehicle accident. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to the command center ensures coordinated assignment per disaster protocol. Triaging, discharging, or packing are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
According to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) triage system, which situation is considered a level red (Priority 1)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NATO red (Priority 1) indicates life-threatening injuries survivable with immediate intervention (e.g., tension pneumothorax). Extensive injuries are black, minor are green, and significant but delayed are yellow.