NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin) are beneficial in managing arthritis pain, the nurse should caution clients about which of the following common side effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Occult bleeding. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken for long periods of time may cause serious side effects, including bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 2 of 5
The client has protective precautions (reverse isolation) in place due to a severely depressed neutrophil count. Which statement by the client demonstrates a good understanding of the precautions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D: Hand hygiene is critical to prevent pathogen introduction. A: Visitors with colds should avoid entry. B: Flowers can harbor microbes. C: Precautions don't improve neutrophil counts.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these findings would the nurse more closely associate with dehydration in a 10 month-old infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Status of the eyes and the tongue. Clinical findings of dehydration include sunken eyes, dry tongue, lethargy, irritability, dry skin, decreased play activity, and increased pulse. The normal pulse rate in this age child is 70-110.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of congestive heart failure. Which of the following assessments would the nurse expect to be consistent with this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspiratory crackles. In congestive heart failure, fluid backs up into the lungs (creating crackles) as a result of inefficient cardiac pumping.
Question 5 of 5
A female client talks to the nurse in the provider's office about uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas or myomas. What statement by the woman indicates more education is needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fibroids that cause no findings may require only 'watchful waiting' with no treatment. Only when the client's findings become disturbing to them would surgical interventions be considered.