NCLEX-PN
Safe and Effective Care Environment Nclex PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To what does legal protection of confidentiality extend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Legal protection of confidentiality extends to both written and verbal information that is identifiable as individual private health information. Confidentiality in healthcare settings is vital to protect patients' privacy and trust.
Choice A is incorrect because legal protection covers verbal information as well, not just written documentation.
Choice B is incorrect as it mentions information not identifiable to a specific client, which wouldn't fall under legal protection of confidentiality.
Choice C is incorrect as confidentiality extends beyond just the court system, impacting various healthcare settings and interactions.
Therefore, the correct answer is D.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following clients are in need of an emergency assessment except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'a client with an old injury.' Emergency assessments are required for immediate and life-threatening situations. Clients A, B, and D are in need of emergency assessments due to their critical conditions.
Choice C, a client with an old injury, does not require an emergency assessment as it is not an acute or life-threatening situation. While the client with an old injury may still need medical attention, it does not necessitate an emergency assessment as the condition is not currently life-threatening or in need of immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
When the healthcare provider is determining the appropriate size of an oropharyngeal airway to insert, what part of a client's body should they measure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When selecting the correct size of an oropharyngeal airway, the healthcare provider should measure from the corner of the client's mouth to the tragus of the ear. This measurement ensures that the airway is the appropriate length to maintain a clear air passage for exchange. Measuring from the corner of the eye to the top of the ear (
Choice
B) is inaccurate and not a standard measurement for selecting the size of an oropharyngeal airway. Measuring from the tip of the chin to the sternum (
Choice
C) is irrelevant to determining the correct size of the airway. Similarly, measuring from the tip of the nose to the earlobe (
Choice
D) is also incorrect and does not provide the necessary measurement for selecting an oropharyngeal airway size.
Question 4 of 5
A case management clinical pathway for congestive heart failure might include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a case management clinical pathway for congestive heart failure, the focus is on providing medical care and support to the patient.
Choices A, B, and C are integral parts of managing congestive heart failure. Physician follow-up appointments with transportation ensure continuity of care, client education about medication use is crucial for adherence, and a nutritional consult helps in managing the patient's diet. However, insurance review for reimbursement is not typically part of the clinical pathway as it pertains to financial aspects and is usually handled by billing departments or external agencies.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'insurance review for reimbursement.'
Question 5 of 5
When caring for clients with Buck’s Traction, the major areas of importance should be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When caring for clients with Buck’s Traction, the major areas of importance should be nutrition, elimination, comfort, and safety. Proper nutrition, including a diet high in protein with adequate fluids, is essential for healing and recovery. Elimination refers to maintaining regular bowel and bladder function. Comfort is crucial to ensure the patient's well-being while in traction, and safety measures should be followed to prevent complications.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. ROM exercises are not typically a primary concern with Buck’s Traction, making choices A and B incorrect. Isotonic exercises are not specifically related to the care of a client in Buck's Traction, making choice D incorrect.