NCLEX-PN
Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The ED nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with frostbite of the feet. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soaking in warm water (40–42°
C) gradually rewarms frostbitten tissue, preventing damage. Massage risks tissue injury, heating pads cause burns, and petroleum jelly is ineffective.
Question 2 of 5
The ED nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with frostbite of the feet. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soaking in warm water (40–42°
C) gradually rewarms frostbitten tissue, preventing damage. Massage risks tissue injury, heating pads cause burns, and petroleum jelly is ineffective.
Question 3 of 5
The emergency department nurse writes the problem of 'ineffective coping' for a client who has been raped. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rape crisis counselors provide specialized support for coping post-rape. Morning-after pill addresses pregnancy, guilt admission is harmful, and police reporting is client-driven.
Question 4 of 5
Which signs/symptoms should the nurse assess in the client who has been exposed to the anthrax bacillus via the skin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutaneous anthrax presents with edema, pruritus, and a small ulcerated vesicle that becomes necrotic. Scabby vesicles, brownish-pink spots, and purple spots are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The father of a child brought to the emergency department is yelling at the staff and obviously intoxicated. Which approach should the nurse take with the father?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A calm, low voice de-escalates the situation, promoting safety. Waiting room relocation, notifying the mother, or police involvement may escalate or delay resolution.