NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother that has never breast-fed a child before is having trouble getting the baby to latch on to the breast. The baby has lost 3% of its birth weight within the first 2 days of life. The best statement is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 5-10% of birth weight loss following birth is normal for the first few days of life, and this response reassures the mother while allowing further discussion about breastfeeding challenges.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing with the parents of the full-term newborn the infant's transportation in a vehicle. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Rear-facing car seats in the backseat are safest. C: Infant-only car seats have weight limits requiring replacement. E: Certification ensures safety compliance. B is incorrect as forward-facing is unsafe for infants.
Question 5 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.