NCLEX-RN
Coordinated Care NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is responsible for his own actions while on duty caring for clients. What is the name of this ethical principle? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accountability is the ethical principle where nurses are responsible for their own actions and decisions in client care.
Question 2 of 5
Nurses are expected to understand the principles of triage when caring for multiple clients. The ICU charge nurse is reviewing assignments. Based on the principles of triage, to which client would the charge nurse give priority for treatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A ventilator alarm, unresponsiveness, and tingling (possible anaphylaxis) indicate immediate threats to life, requiring priority in triage.
Question 3 of 5
The school nurse is monitoring the diet of a child with cystic fibrosis. Which type of diet would the family be advised to follow?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-fat, high-calorie diets support nutritional needs in cystic fibrosis due to malabsorption.
Question 4 of 5
An external weather disaster has flooded the emergency department with several new clients. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain, nausea, and diaphoresis suggest a potential myocardial infarction, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate attention. Options B, C, and D describe less urgent conditions.
Question 5 of 5
The charge nurse in the medical unit is preparing a bed assignment for a stable client diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis. The client has a history of diabetes and hepatitis. There are four beds available. The nurse knows that the best roommate for this client is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The gout client has a non-infectious condition, minimizing infection risk for the immunocompromised necrotizing fasciitis client.