NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client talks to the nurse in the provider's office about uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas or myomas. What statement by the woman indicates more education is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fibroids that cause no findings may require only 'watchful waiting' with no treatment. Only when the client's findings become disturbing to them would surgical interventions be considered.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about precautions with Coumadin therapy. The client should be instructed to avoid which over-the-counter medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Medications with NSAIDs may increase the response to Coumadin (warfarin) and increase the risk of bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A female client talks to the nurse in the provider's office about uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas or myomas. What statement by the woman indicates more education is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fibroids that cause no findings may require only 'watchful waiting' with no treatment. Only when the client's findings become disturbing to them would surgical interventions be considered.