NCLEX-RN
Safety and Infection Control NCLEX RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the facility's emergency preparedness plan. Which statement is true regarding emergency preparedness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stress management is critical to prevent PTSD in staff post-disaster. Nurses have active roles, debriefing teams focus on coping, and administrative reviews assess processes, not coping.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Medical management of a client with acute diverticulitis should include which treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics are a cornerstone of treatment for acute diverticulitis to address infection. Increased fiber (
A) is for prevention, not acute management, while pain medication (
C) and liquid diet (
D) are supportive but not primary.
Question 4 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 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.