NCLEX-RN
Coordinated Care NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform a bed bath on a client. The nurse notes the smell of alcohol on the UAP's breath. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The smell of alcohol suggests potential impairment, which poses a safety risk to clients. Reporting to the charge nurse ensures client safety and follows protocol. Options A, B, and C fail to address the potential risk adequately.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse is monitoring the diet of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which type of diet would the family be advised to follow?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-fat, high-calorie diets support nutritional needs in cystic fibrosis due to malabsorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform a bed bath on a client. The nurse notes the smell of alcohol on the UAP's breath. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The smell of alcohol suggests potential impairment, which poses a safety risk to clients. Reporting to the charge nurse ensures client safety and follows protocol. Options A, B, and C fail to address the potential risk adequately.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is preparing client care assignments for the upcoming shift. A client who underwent a laminectomy is scheduled to return from the recovery care unit. Which staff member should receive this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An RN with 1 year of experience has sufficient skills for post-laminectomy care. A CNA lacks the scope, and a graduate nurse may need more experience.
Question 5 of 5
Nurses are expected to understand the principles of triage when caring for multiple clients. The ICU charge nurse is reviewing assignments. Based on the principles of triage, to which client would the charge nurse give priority for treatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A ventilator alarm, unresponsiveness, and tingling (possible anaphylaxis) indicate immediate threats to life, requiring priority in triage.