NCLEX-PN
Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching CPR to a class. Which statement best explains the definition of sudden cardiac death?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden cardiac death is defined as death within 1 hour of cardiovascular symptoms, often due to arrhythmias. Ventilator removal, declaration time, and ischemia are related but not definitional.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the prodromal phase of radiation exposure. Which signs/symptoms should the nurse assess in the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prodromal phase of radiation exposure involves nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to cellular damage. Hematologic effects occur later, fever suggests infection, and paralysis suggests botulism.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The 84-year-old female client is admitted with multiple burn marks on the torso and under the breasts along with contusions in various stages of healing. When questioned by the nurse, the woman denies any problems have occurred. The woman lives with her son and does the housework. Which is the most probable reason the woman denies being abused?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shame often leads elderly abuse victims to deny abuse, especially when dependent on the abuser (e.g., son). Lack of abuse is unlikely given findings, Alzheimer’s is speculative, and sex is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with sepsis writes the client diagnosis of 'alteration in comfort R/T chills and fever.' Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antipyretics (e.g., acetaminophen) address fever and chills, improving comfort. Ambulation, lab monitoring, and compression devices address other sepsis concerns, not comfort.