NCLEX-PN
Coordinated Care NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse uses prioritization to determine all the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Treatment procedures are standards of care as defined by the facility or nursing unit. If a treatment is indicated, the nurse is obligated to follow the established procedure to be compliant with practice standards. Established priorities contribute to the determination of time management, appropriate interventions, and the need for client education as a potential intervention.
Question 2 of 5
In what order should the LPN see the following clients? A. a 72-year-old client with pneumonia asking to order her dinner.,B. a 23-year-old client with left arm fracture after an MVA complaining of 6 out of 10 pain in his arm.,C. a 53-year-old client with lower leg swelling complaining of sudden onset headache and blurry vision. ,D. a 47-year-old client requesting more information regarding her surgery scheduled in three hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prioritizing client care is a critical skill to learn as a LPN. The 53-year-old is at highest risk for serious healthcare complications and should be seen first. The 23-year-old's pain should be addressed second, prior to answering questions about the 47-year-old's surgery. Finally, the LPN should address the needs of the 72-year-old client.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client awaiting test results on a biopsy. The client is unconscious, and the physician informs the client's spouse that the biopsy came back positive for cancer. The spouse asks the nurse if they will not share this news with the client because they would prefer the client be unaware of the diagnosis. Which of the following responses is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ethical principle of veracity requires that the nurse is truthful with the client and does not withhold information even if it is requested by the family.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following strategies should the nurse include when planning care for children of migrant workers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing medical records ensures continuity of care for migrant children, who frequently relocate, supporting consistent health management.
Question 5 of 5
While on the wound care team, the nurse notices that a fellow nurse opens extra colloid dressing that are often thrown away when they are not needed. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To ensure cost effective care, the nurse should discuss this wastage with the colleague as throwing away unused supplies may impact the unit's supply cost.