NCLEX-PN
Safe and Effective Care Environment Nclex PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What does carrying a donor card for organ donation mean?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carrying a donor card for organ donation signifies that an individual can decide to revoke their decision for organ donation at any point. This choice empowers the individual to change their mind regarding organ donation. The family or legally responsible party of a client still holds decision-making authority in the event that the client is considered for organ donation. When organ donation is being considered, all organs or tissues the donor wishes to donate are evaluated for donation suitability; it's not limited to just one organ or tissue. It's important to note that medical care for an individual is not altered to hasten the declaration of death for organ donation purposes; the focus is on providing immediate care and resuscitation to the individual.
Question 2 of 5
The LPN is auscultating for bowel sounds and hears between 3 and 4 bowel sounds per minute. This is a somewhat expected finding for which of these clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When recovering from general anesthesia, hypoactive bowel sounds can be expected due to the effects of the anesthesia on gut motility. For the other clients, hearing less than 5 bowel sounds per minute would indicate an abnormal finding. In the context of the given situation, the client recovering from knee replacement surgery aligns with the expected range of bowel sounds post-general anesthesia.
Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.
Choices A, B, and C present scenarios where hearing less than 5 bowel sounds per minute would be abnormal, indicating potential issues that need further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
Common problems for supervisors include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Common problems for supervisors include micromanaging staff members, wanting to control the style in which a staff member performs a task, and not delegating tasks effectively. These behaviors can hinder team building and overall effectiveness. Facilitating the development of staff members, on the other hand, is a positive attribute for a supervisor as it helps in nurturing the skills and growth of the team members.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'the supervisor facilitates development of staff members' as this is not a common problem but a desirable quality in a supervisor.
Question 4 of 5
What is the correct instruction to give a client undergoing mammography?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct instruction for a client undergoing mammography is not to use underarm deodorant. Underarm deodorant can cause confusing shadows on the X-ray film, affecting the accuracy of the mammogram.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. While wearing comfortable clothing is advisable, it is not the primary instruction for mammography. Avoiding caffeine and bringing a list of current medications are not specific instructions related to mammography preparation and are therefore not the correct answers.
Question 5 of 5
What spinal change occurring with pregnancy alters mobility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Lordosis.' During pregnancy, the enlarging uterus places increased weight on the spine, causing an exaggerated inward curvature known as lordosis. This change alters mobility by shifting the center of gravity forward, leading to a compensatory change in posture. Scoliosis (choice
A) is a sideways curvature of the spine, not typically associated with pregnancy. Kyphosis (choice
B) is an exaggerated outward curvature of the spine, while ankylosing spondylitis (choice
D) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the spine, neither of which are directly related to the spinal changes seen in pregnancy.