Coordinated Care PN NCLEX Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

The LPN notices a client with poor gait and balance. She is currently being treated for hypertension, but the nurse is concerned. What should the nurse do?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nurses need to be aware of clients' needs even if they do not pertain to the reason for hospitalization and treatment. It is important to advocate for clients and request referrals when concerns and/or issues arise during care.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following behaviors is least appropriate when dealing with fellow staff members?

A. Provide positive feedback and constructive criticism. B. Serve as a resource. C. Only report conflicts that interfere with client care. D. Provide input for performance evaluations.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: When conflicts are recognized, they should be reported. Conflicts can involve all components of healthcare practice including client care, nursing staff interaction, interactions with other hospital staff, and resource use/availability.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is working the same shift two days in a row. On the first of these days, while caring for one assigned client, the client says, 'Will you promise me you will be my nurse tomorrow?' Which response is most appropriate.

A. Yes, I promise you I will be your nurse during my shift tomorrow.' B. You will need to speak to my supervisor about this request.' C. While I cannot promise that I will be your nurse tomorrow, I can talk to the charge nurse about this request.' D. Because of confidentiality, I cannot discuss tomorrow's assignments with you.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: While the nurse should not make any promises to the client, they can attempt to accommodate this request by speaking with their supervisor.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is giving shift report off to the oncoming LPN. Which of these is an inappropriate shift report?

A. The nurse gives report to the oncoming LPN, checking a wound vac and dressing together. B. The nurse reports in SBAR format, noting that the client was noncompliant with their diet during the shift. C. The nurse reports in the hallway, SBAR format, and alerts the oncoming LPN about how rude the client was throughout the shift. D. The nurse reports at bedside with the oncoming LPN and discusses the client's concerns after the chart has been reviewed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Report should be at the bedside, in SBAR format, and given in an objective way.

Question 5 of 5

During an emergency procedure, is the surgical timeout a requirement?

A. As long as the surgical timeout would not cause a delay leading to injury or death, the time-out should be performed by the surgical team. B. No, in an emergency procedure, the timeout does not need to be performed. C. No, the surgical timeout is optional depending on the surgeon's preferences. D. Yes, the surgical timeout should be performed in all cases.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The surgical timeout should be performed as long as the delay in performing the timeout would not have negative consequences.

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