NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in a pediatric clinic observes bruises on the body of a four year-old boy. The parents report the boy fell riding his bike. The bruises are located on his posterior chest wall and gluteal region. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient's safety should have the highest priority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working in a pediatric clinic observes bruises on the body of a four year-old boy. The parents report the boy fell riding his bike. The bruises are located on his posterior chest wall and gluteal region. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient's safety should have the highest priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a presentation on workplace incivility. Which incivility behaviors should the nurse plan to include in the presentation? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Verbal intimidation and space invasion are uncivil. B: Insults and ignoring are uncivil behaviors. D: Teasing can be disrespectful and uncivil. C and E are not behaviors but actions.
Question 4 of 5
When entering the client's room, the nurse sees that the client is standing on the far side of the room with clothing on fire. Which action should be taken by the nurse immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to drop and roll immediately smothers the flames, addressing the fire on the client's clothing most effectively.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these clients would the nurse recommend keeping in the hospital during an internal disaster at that facility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A young adult in the second day of treatment for an overdose of acetaminophen. An overdose of Tylenol requires close observation for 3 to 4 days as well as Mucomyst PO during that time. A strong risk of liver failure exists immediately following Tylenol overdose.