NCLEX-PN
End of Life NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing the HCP's recommendation for removal of life support with the client's family. Which information concerning brain death should the nurse teach the family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain death requires tests (e.g., EEG, apnea test) to confirm no brain activity, per medical standards. Positive EEG waves, caloric reflex, or coma recovery are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
The client is three (3) hours post-heart transplantation. Which data would support a complication of this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive bleeding (saturated dressings) indicates a surgical complication, requiring urgent intervention. Nausea, bypass difficulty, or moderate pain are less immediate.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse is making assignments on an oncology floor. Which client should be assigned to the most experienced nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemoglobin of 6 g/dL indicates severe anemia, requiring complex monitoring and transfusion, best handled by an experienced nurse. Hypoxia, colostomy care, or behavior are less acute.
Question 4 of 5
The client is in the psychiatric unit in a medical center. Which action by the psychiatric nurse is a violation of the client's legal and civil rights?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eavesdropping on a client’s phone call violates privacy rights, per civil liberties. Allowing clothes, visits, or mail respects client autonomy.
Question 5 of 5
The client is dying and wants to talk to the nurse about heaven. Which is the nurse's best nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing discussion of heaven respects client spirituality, per holistic care. Chaplain referral, prohibiting discussion, or prompting hell discussion is less supportive.