NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Safety and Infection Control Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is placed on contact precautions. When should the nurse caring for the client plan to put on disposable examination gloves?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Contact precautions require gloves upon entering the room to prevent transmission of infectious organisms, regardless of anticipated contact.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these food choices, if selected by a client with diarrhea, would indicate the need for further teaching about dietary management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice is contraindicated for a client with diarrhea because it increases the motility of the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 3 of 5
A college student is hospitalized with meningococcal meningitis after being seen in the campus clinic. What is the nurse's responsibility to the campus community regarding this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Identifying close contacts allows targeted prophylaxis, preventing spread. A: Quarantine is excessive. B: Sharing names violates privacy. D: Prophylaxis is only for close contacts.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone). The nurse understands that this medication spares elimination of which element?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium. If ascites is present in the client with cirrhosis of the liver, potassium-sparing diuretics such as Aldactone should be administered because it inhibits the action of aldosterone on the kidneys.
Question 5 of 5
A 60 year-old male client had a hernia repair in an outpatient surgery clinic. He is awake and alert, but has not been able to void since he returned from surgery 6 hours ago. He received 1000 mL of IV fluid. Which action would be most likely to help him void?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a male is not able to use a urinal unassisted, the client should stand by the side of the bed to void. This is the most desirable position for normal voiding for male clients. Also, given his age, he most likely has some degree of prostate enlargement which may interfere with voiding.