NCLEX-RN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an antihypertensive and an anticoagulant to a client. Which should the nurse do first before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying allergies first ensures safety by preventing allergic reactions before proceeding with identification.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has given a client an injection and then notes that the sharps container is full. Which is the correct action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exchanging the full sharps container ensures safe disposal and prevents injury.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an internal cervical radiation implant. When performing morning care, the nurse notes the implant lying on the bed. Which nursing action should be done first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using long-handled forceps to place the implant in a lead container minimizes exposure. Reinsertion is unsafe, and a lead apron is secondary to immediate containment.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nurses are reviewing surgical asepsis. Which statement by one of the nurses requires further teaching on the topic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorhexidine reduces bacteria but does not sterilize skin. Other statements are correct principles of surgical asepsis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an antihypertensive and an anticoagulant to a client. Which should the nurse do first before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying allergies first ensures safety by preventing allergic reactions before proceeding with identification.