NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing with the parents of the full-term newborn the infant's transportation in a vehicle. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A: Rear-facing car seats in the backseat are safest. C: Infant-only car seats have weight limits requiring replacement. E: Certification ensures safety compliance. B is incorrect as forward-facing is unsafe for infants.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse who is assigned to the emergency department needs to understand that gastric lavage is a priority in which situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that causes muscular paralysis. Gastric lavage is a priority to remove the toxin from the stomach before it is absorbed.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching a 10 year-old child about their impending heart surgery, which form of explanation meets the developmental needs of this age child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Explain the surgery using a model of the heart. According to Piaget, the school age child is in the concrete operations stage of cognitive development. Using a model to explain the surgery meets the child’s developmental needs for concrete and visual learning.
Question 5 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.
Order the Items
Source Container
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).