NCLEX PN Coordinated Care Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A client being treated for sickle cell disease has an order for pain medication. Morphine was ordered, but the nurse is having difficulty deciphering the dose. The nurse should

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: It is the nurse's responsibility to fully comprehend an attending physician's order prior to carrying it out. This includes verifying any confusing or indiscernible directions/orders via calling or discussing in person with the attending physician.

Question 2 of 5

An LPN is talking with a client scheduled to undergo a vasectomy in the next few minutes. He states, 'I know I signed the form and all, but I'm not feeling so sure of this. It can be reversed pretty easily, right?' What is the LPN's best response?

A. Yes, vasectomies can be reversed, but I'm sure once you have it you won't regret it.' B. It's normal to feel a little nervous before a procedure like this one.' C. It sounds like you have a few more questions you'd like answered. Let me grab the doctor to answer them for you.' D. It sounds like you might be a little nervous. Don't worry, this is a pretty minor procedure, and the doctor doing it is the best we have. You're in great hands.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This is the only option that validates the client's concerns and also respects his right to informed consent.

Question 3 of 5

A client being treated for sickle cell disease has an order for pain medication. Morphine was ordered, but the nurse is having difficulty deciphering the dose. The nurse should

A. ask the attending physician to come back to the unit and to help read what the order states regarding the correct medication, dose, route, and frequency B. call the charge nurse to reach out to the attending physician to verify the order including the correct medication, dose, route, and frequency C. call the attending physician to verbally verify the order including correct medication, dose, route, and frequency D. just go with his or her gut on what the typical dose is for this medication and administer to the client so they do not have to wait on the physician

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: It is the nurse's responsibility to fully comprehend an attending physician's order prior to carrying it out. This includes verifying any confusing or indiscernible directions/orders via calling or discussing in person with the attending physician.

Question 4 of 5

When teaching parents how their children learn sex role identification, the nurse should include which of the following statements?

A. Sex role identification begins in infancy B. Sex role identification begins in the preschool years C. Sex role identification begins during the school-age years D. Sex role identification begins during early adolescence

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sex role identification starts in infancy as children begin to recognize body parts and gender differences, progressing through developmental stages.

Question 5 of 5

While documenting on a paper form, the nurse realizes they have made a mistake writing the progress note. What should the nurse do?

A. Mark through the mistake with a single line, then add initials and the date and time. B. Use a black marker to fully cover up the mistake. C. Do not make any changes to the progress note but explain later in the note that a mistake was made and note what should have been written. D. Use whiteout to cover over the mistake and write over it.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: If a mistake has been made, it should be corrected with a line through the mistake along with the nurse's initials and the date and time. Whiteout or a black marker that fully covers up the previous documentation is not as legally defensible and is not necessary.

NCLEX PN Coordinated Care Questions | Nurselytic

Nurselytic

NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN