NCLEX-PN
Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The male client presents to the emergency department stating he vomited a 'large' amount of bright red blood. Which should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematemesis suggests GI bleeding, requiring immediate IV access for fluids or blood. Vital signs, stool specimens, and CT scans follow stabilization.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching CPR to a class. Which statement best explains the definition of sudden cardiac death?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden cardiac death is defined as death within 1 hour of cardiovascular symptoms, often due to arrhythmias. Ventilator removal, declaration time, and ischemia are related but not definitional.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in an outpatient rehabilitation facility is working with convicted child abusers. Which characteristics should the nurse expect to observe in the abusers? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Child abusers often deny accusations (calling the child a liar), exhibit violence, and resist help due to denial. Low self-esteem is more common, and being spoiled is not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The client has recently experienced a myocardial infarction. Which action by the nurse helps prevent cardiogenic shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxygen administration improves myocardial oxygenation, preventing cardiogenic shock post-MI. Telemetry monitors, turning prevents ulcers, and Trendelenburg is contraindicated.