NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is being discharged with a prescription for chlorpromazine (Thorazine). Before leaving for home, which of these findings should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sore throat and fever may be findings of agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of chlorpromazine (Thorazine).
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse is planning hospital bed placements for the five male clients identified in the exhibit. Two double rooms and one private room are available. Which room assignments should be made by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B: Client C requires airborne precautions and a private room. A and D share the same organism and contact precautions. B and E require standard precautions and can share a room.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client to select foods rich in potassium to help prevent digitalis toxicity. Which choice indicates the client understands dietary needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: baked potato. A baked potato contains 610 milligrams of potassium.
Question 4 of 5
Constipation is one of the most frequent complaints of elders. When assessing this problem, which action should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: obtain a health and dietary history. Initially, the nurse should obtain information about the chronicity of and details about constipation, recent changes in bowel habits, physical and emotional health, medications, activity pattern, and food and fluid history. This information may suggest causes as well as an appropriate, safe treatment plan.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses the hospitalized client and surveys the client's room. The client is Muslim. Which findings require the nurse's immediate attention to remove possible sources of infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E,F
Rationale: B: A saturated dressing can harbor microorganisms, increasing infection risk. C: Unknown IV tubing change dates pose a risk as tubing should be changed every 72-96 hours. E: Opened dressing packages are contaminated and unsuitable for use. F: Uncovered food can attract microorganisms, requiring immediate attention.