NCLEX-PN
Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for the client with intermaxillary wiring to repair a fractured mandible. Which statement by the client indicates teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brushing teeth after swelling subsides maintains oral hygiene safely. Alcohol, single food items, and soda limits are incorrect or unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
The elderly client is brought to the ED complaining of cramps, headache, and weakness after working outside in the sun. The telemetry shows sinus tachycardia. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat exhaustion (suggested by symptoms) requires a cool environment to reduce core temperature. Thirst assessment, D5W, and withholding intake are secondary or incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A gastric lavage has been ordered for a client who is comatose and who ingested a full bottle of acetaminophen, a nonnarcotic analgesic. Which intervention should be included in the procedure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Left-side positioning with head down prevents aspiration, suction clears secretions, withdrawing and irrigating removes poison, and lab analysis confirms ingestion. Small-bore tubes are inadequate for lavage.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing administrator responds to a code situation. When assessing the situation, which role must the administrator ensure is performed for legal purposes and continuity of care of the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accurate code documentation is critical for legal accountability and continuity of care. Ventilation, compressions, and medications are clinical priorities but less legally binding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client who is experiencing epistaxis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding the nose for 15 minutes stops bleeding, the first intervention for epistaxis. BP, head tilting back (risks aspiration), and cauterization are secondary.