NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working the 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift is reviewing the records of the assigned clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is the client scheduled for hemodialysis at 10 a.m. This client needs immediate assessment before the procedure, which may take up to 5 hours. The nurse should ensure the client is physically and emotionally prepared, check for fluid overload by assessing weight and lung sounds, review vital signs, and laboratory test results. The other clients described in the options have needs that are not as urgent. The client scheduled for a nuclear scanning procedure at 10 a.m. may require information reinforcement and increased fluid intake before the procedure. The client scheduled for hydrotherapy for the treatment of a burn injury at 10:30 a.m. may need pain medication administered 30 minutes prior to the therapy. The client scheduled for a contrast CT at noon may need procedure information reinforcement and a special contrast preparation just before the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning task assignments for the day. Which assignment is the least appropriate for the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The least appropriate assignment for a nursing assistant would be assisting a client with dysphagia in eating. This task requires specialized skills and knowledge to prevent complications such as choking and aspiration. Ambulating a client with Parkinson's disease, providing hygiene to a client with dementia, and assisting a client with an above-the-knee amputation in showering are tasks that a nursing assistant can safely perform without significant risk of complications. Assisting a client with dysphagia in eating involves higher risks and requires specific training, making it the least appropriate choice for a nursing assistant.
Question 3 of 5
A new nurse employed at a community hospital is reading the organization's mission statement. The new nurse understands that this statement is written for which purpose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is '
To outline what the organization plans to accomplish.' A mission statement expresses the purpose or reason for an organization's existence, outlining what it aims to achieve. It often includes statements of philosophy, purpose, and goals. This statement serves as a benchmark for evaluating the organization's performance. The mission statement is not meant to identify policies and procedures (
Choice
B) or describe employee benefits (
Choice
C).
Choice B specifies the administrative guidelines and protocols of the organization, while
Choice C pertains to the perks available to employees.
Choice D is incorrect as the rules of the organization that employees must follow are usually detailed in employee handbooks or codes of conduct, not in the mission statement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assigned to care for four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is a client with a tracheostomy who is receiving humidified oxygen via a tracheostomy mask. Airway management is always the priority in nursing care. Assessing this client first ensures that their airway is clear and oxygenation is adequate. Clients with compromised airways need immediate attention to prevent respiratory distress or failure. The other clients do not have immediate airway concerns and represent lower priorities in this scenario.
Therefore, the nurse should prioritize assessing the client with the tracheostomy and oxygen therapy to maintain airway patency and adequate oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
Why would a nurse employed at a hospital be asked by a nurse manager to review the organizational chart?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is '
To be familiar with the organization's line of authority.' Organizational charts provide a visual representation of the chain of command, reporting relationships, and structure within an organization. This helps employees understand who they report to, who reports to them, and the overall hierarchy.
Choice A is incorrect because understanding the geographic area served is more about the organization's scope, not depicted in an organizational chart.
Choice C is incorrect as it relates to the organization's reason for existence, usually found in its mission statement.
Choice D is incorrect as beliefs and values are linked to the organization's culture, not typically shown in an organizational chart.