NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client being treated for hypertension returns to the community clinic for follow up. The client says, 'I know these pills are important, but I just can't take these water pills anymore. I drive a truck for a living, and I can't be stopping every 20 minutes to go to the bathroom.' Which of these is the best nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Noncompliance related to medication side effects. The client kept his appointment, and stated he knew the pills were important. He is unable to comply with the regimen due to side effects, not because of a lack of knowledge about the disease process.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is demonstrating the use of a fire extinguisher during a fire drill. Place the steps for using a fire extinguisher in the correct order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: C,D,A,B
Rationale: The PASS technique is: Pull the pin (
C), Aim at the base (
D), Squeeze the handle (
A), Sweep side to side (
B).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is returning phone calls in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following reports most requires the nurse's immediate attention and phone call?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An untoward, adverse drug reaction associated with the quinolones is tendon rupture. Electrolyte imbalance has not been associated with the group, and antibiotic-associated colitis is most common in augmentin and penicillin groups.
Question 4 of 5
How is the information documented on incident reports used?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risk management utilizes information from incident reports to perform all of the tasks identified.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is implementing a community awareness campaign about accidental poisoning. Which of the following should she teach in the class?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The poison control center should be contacted first to provide expert guidance on managing the poisoning.