NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with one licensed practical nurse (PN), a student nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which newly admitted clients would be most appropriate to assign to the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The UAP can be assigned to care for a client with a chronic condition after an initial assessment by the nurse. This client has minimal risk of instability of condition.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse manager is reviewing a list of serious reportable events that occurred in a hospital setting before submitting the list to an external agency. Which event should the nurse manager remove from the list before it is submitted?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A skin tear and abrasion are not considered serious reportable events, unlike the other options which involve serious injuries or failures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has been ordered to administer Morphine to a patient. Which of the following effects is unrelated to Morphine's effects on the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venous capacity increases with morphine use, not decreases, as it causes vasodilation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following microorganisms are considered normal body flora?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Of the choices given, only staphylococcus is considered a normal resident of the body.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the late stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Which of these pieces of equipment is the priority for the client to have access to in the home?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In late-stage ALS, clients often lose the ability to speak due to muscle weakness. A communication board is critical to ensure the client can express needs and maintain communication.