NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a patient's ECG report. The patient exhibits a flat T wave, depressed ST segment and short QT interval. Which of the following medications can cause all of the above effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digitalis can cause all of the listed ECG changes, including flat T waves, depressed ST segments, and shortened QT intervals, due to its effects on cardiac electrophysiology.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a patient's ECG report. The patient exhibits a flat T wave, depressed ST segment and short QT interval. Which of the following medications can cause all of the above effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digitalis can cause all of the listed ECG changes, including flat T waves, depressed ST segments, and shortened QT intervals, due to its effects on cardiac electrophysiology.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaching a client about hepatitis and its transmission should explain that one type of hepatitis does not produce a carrier state after its acute phase. Which type is it?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A does not produce a carrier state. It is transmitted via contaminated water or food via the oral-fecal route and is not blood borne.
Question 4 of 5
A power outage occurs at a hospital, and a backup generator supplying power to a telemetry unit fails. After obtaining a flashlight, what is the nurse's next best action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining oxygen tanks is the priority, as room oxygen sources fail during a power outage, and clients on oxygen are at immediate risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a newly applied long leg cast. Which of these actions should the nurse take first to prevent complications from the cast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking pedal pulses bilaterally is the first action to ensure adequate circulation and detect potential complications like compartment syndrome early.