NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A clinic nurse is teaching parents with young children. About which most common sources of infectious disease transmission should the nurse teach the parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Young children commonly transmit infections via stool and respiratory secretions due to poor hygiene. B, C, D: These are less common sources in this age group.
Question 2 of 5
The HCP is about to examine the client on contact precautions for MRSA without donning PPE. Which is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Providing PPE ensures immediate compliance with contact precautions. B: Ignoring the breach risks transmission. C, D: These actions delay intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results on a client with acute renal failure. Which one of the following should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum potassium 6 mEq/L. Although all of these findings are abnormal, the elevated potassium level is a life-threatening finding and must be reported immediately.
Question 4 of 5
Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin) are beneficial in managing arthritis pain, the nurse should caution clients about which of the following common side effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Occult bleeding. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken for long periods of time may cause serious side effects, including bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 5 of 5
To prevent unnecessary hypoxia during suctioning of a tracheostomy, the nurse must
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying suction for more than 10 seconds may result in hypoxia. Although options B, C, and D are important during suctioning a tracheostomy, hypoxia results from actions that decrease the oxygen supply.