NCLEX-PN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses a 72 year-old client who was admitted for right-sided congestive heart failure. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Signs of right-sided heart failure include jugular vein distention, ascites, nausea, and vomiting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is observing a client during an excretory urogram. Which of these observations indicate a complication is occurring?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's entire body turns a bright red color.' This observation suggests anaphylaxis which results in massive vasodilation. Other findings would be immediate wheezing and/or respiratory arrest.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse observes that the NA enters the client room, provides direct care, and then exits without performing any hand hygiene. Which is the appropriate initial action of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C: Immediate discussion with the NA addresses the issue directly and promotes compliance. A, B: These are secondary actions. D: Client involvement is inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which information is most important for the nurse to reinforce?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is critical to report promptly to your health care provider any findings of peptic ulcers. Such findings include night-time awakening with burning, cramp-like abdominal pain, vomiting and even hematemesis, and change in appetite.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing a variance report after finding a plastic bag at the nurse's station with contents and the sticker illustrated. The nurse should document finding a plastic bag with a symbol indicating that the contents of the bag include which type of item?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: The biohazard symbol indicates potentially infectious material. B, C, D: Other symbols (trefoil, NFPA diamond) denote radiation, flammability, or toxicity.