NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A partner is concerned because the client frequently daydreams about moving to Arizona to get away from the pollution and crowding in southern California. The nurse explains that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: such fantasies can gratify unconscious wishes or prepare for anticipated future events. Fantasy is imagined events (daydreaming) to express unconscious conflicts or gratify unconscious wishes.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse has been teaching adult clients about cardiac risks when they visit the hypertension clinic. Which evaluation data would best measure learning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reported behavioral changes. If the client alters behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and stress management, these suggest that learning has occurred. Additionally, physical assessments and lab data may confirm risk reduction.
Question 4 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 5 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.