NCLEX-PN
Safe and Effective Care Environment Nclex PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has a new prosthetic hip, and the nurse is repositioning them. Which position should be avoided to prevent injury to the new prosthetic hip?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'adduction of the hip.' When a client has a new prosthetic hip, adduction (movement of the leg toward the midline of the body) should be avoided to prevent injury to the new prosthetic hip. Abduction (movement of the leg away from the midline) is typically allowed and may even be encouraged. Flexing the hip at certain degrees is acceptable, but adduction should be avoided to prevent complications or dislocation of the prosthetic hip.
Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not pose a direct risk to the new prosthetic hip compared to adduction.
Question 2 of 5
When the nurse is determining the appropriate size of an oropharyngeal airway to insert, what part of a client's body should she measure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct! When sizing an oropharyngeal airway, the nurse should measure from the corner of the client's mouth to the tragus of the ear. This measurement ensures that the airway is the appropriate length to reach the pharynx without being too long or too short.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not provide the correct anatomical landmarks for determining the size of an oropharyngeal airway. Measuring from the corner of the mouth to the tragus of the ear is a standard method to ensure proper airway size and prevent complications during airway management.
Question 3 of 5
After administering medication through an NG tube, the client asks if he can lie down when the nurse leaves the room. What is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is to inform the client that they can lie down in about 30 minutes. After administering medication through an NG tube, it is recommended that the client remains upright for about 30 minutes to ensure proper absorption of the medications. Option A is incorrect as waiting for 1 hour is unnecessary. Option B is incorrect as the specified timeframe and condition given are not standard practice for lying down after NG tube medication administration. Option D is incorrect as it lacks guidance on the appropriate waiting time and does not emphasize the importance of waiting before lying down for optimal medication absorption.
Question 4 of 5
To what does legal protection of confidentiality extend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Legal protection of confidentiality extends to both written and verbal information that is identifiable as individual private health information. Confidentiality in healthcare settings is vital to protect patients' privacy and trust.
Choice A is incorrect because legal protection covers verbal information as well, not just written documentation.
Choice B is incorrect as it mentions information not identifiable to a specific client, which wouldn't fall under legal protection of confidentiality.
Choice C is incorrect as confidentiality extends beyond just the court system, impacting various healthcare settings and interactions.
Therefore, the correct answer is D.
Question 5 of 5
When the healthcare provider is determining the appropriate size of an oropharyngeal airway to insert, what part of a client's body should they measure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When selecting the correct size of an oropharyngeal airway, the healthcare provider should measure from the corner of the client's mouth to the tragus of the ear. This measurement ensures that the airway is the appropriate length to maintain a clear air passage for exchange. Measuring from the corner of the eye to the top of the ear (
Choice
B) is inaccurate and not a standard measurement for selecting the size of an oropharyngeal airway. Measuring from the tip of the chin to the sternum (
Choice
C) is irrelevant to determining the correct size of the airway. Similarly, measuring from the tip of the nose to the earlobe (
Choice
D) is also incorrect and does not provide the necessary measurement for selecting an oropharyngeal airway size.