NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is demonstrating the use of a fire extinguisher during a fire drill. Place the steps for using a fire extinguisher in the correct order.
Correct Answer: C,D,A,B
Rationale: The PASS technique is: Pull the pin (
C), Aim at the base (
D), Squeeze the handle (
A), Sweep side to side (
B).
Question 2 of 5
All of the following clients are in need of an emergency assessment except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with an old injury does not need an emergency assessment because this is not a life-threatening or new situation or condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is returning phone calls in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following reports most requires the nurse's immediate attention and phone call?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An untoward, adverse drug reaction associated with the quinolones is tendon rupture. Electrolyte imbalance has not been associated with the group, and antibiotic-associated colitis is most common in augmentin and penicillin groups.
Question 4 of 5
A mother that has never breast-fed a child before is having trouble getting the baby to latch on to the breast. The baby has lost 3% of its birth weight within the first 2 days of life. The best statement is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 5-10% of birth weight loss following birth is normal for the first few days of life, and this response reassures the mother while allowing further discussion about breastfeeding challenges.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is responsible for several elderly clients, including a client on bed rest with a skin tear and hematoma from a fall 2 days ago. What is the best care assignment for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supervise a nursing assistant for skin care. The nursing assistant can inspect the skin while giving hygiene care, but the nurse should supervise skin care since assessment and analysis are needed.