NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Coordinated Care Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a new client complaining of severe abdominal pain. When asked about valuables, the client says he has $1,500 cash in his wallet. He is from out of state and does not have anyone who can take his wallet into safekeeping for him. Which statement by the nurse best addresses this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Security handling valuables follows hospital policy, ensuring safety and documentation.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric unit for a 10-day course of antibiotics. The parents are only able to visit on weekends. Which action indicates the nurse understands the emotional needs of the infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soothing music addresses the infant's emotional needs by providing comfort in the absence of parents.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement concerning informed consent is false?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Married minors can give informed consent, making this statement false. Pregnant minors and adults 18+ can also consent, while those 17 and younger typically cannot.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to interpret an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. Identify the order for interpreting the strip. Use all the options.
Correct Answer: B,C,A,D
Rationale: The correct order is: determine heart rate and rhythm, analyze P waves, measure P-R interval, then QRS duration for systematic ECG interpretation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is charting on his client, who had an open appendectomy the previous day. Which are appropriate nursing documentation entries? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Objective entries about meal tolerance and ambulation are appropriate. Subjective terms like 'appeared anxious' or 'appeared angry' lack measurable data.