NCLEX-PN
Nclex Exam Cram Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements to the client's family would be appropriate when preparing to provide postmortem care to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct statement when preparing to provide postmortem care to the client's family is to assure them that the family member will be properly identified before transportation. This is crucial in ensuring the correct individual is being handled respectfully.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not address the essential aspect of ensuring the proper identification of the deceased before transportation. It is important to allow the family to see their loved one after postmortem care and, if possible, incorporate any cultural practices. Providing comfort and support to the family during this difficult time is also essential in delivering holistic care.
Question 2 of 5
What does it mean to be a nursing advocate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nursing advocate does not make decisions for others but instead empowers individuals to make decisions for themselves. By encouraging individuals to make their own decisions and supporting them in this process, nursing advocates uphold the principle of self-determination. This approach respects the autonomy and independence of individuals in managing their care.
Therefore, the correct answer is to 'encourage persons to make decisions for themselves and act with or on behalf of the person to support those decisions.'
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the role of a nursing advocate in promoting patient autonomy and self-determination.
Question 3 of 5
When evaluating the lab work of a client in hepatic coma, which of the following lab tests is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a client is in hepatic coma due to liver failure, the liver cannot metabolize amino acids completely, leading to elevated ammonia levels. Increased ammonia can cause brain-tissue irritation, worsening the coma.
Therefore, monitoring serum ammonia levels is crucial in assessing the severity of hepatic coma.
Choices A, B, and D are less relevant in the context of hepatic coma. Blood urea nitrogen primarily assesses kidney function, serum calcium levels are not directly related to hepatic coma, and serum creatinine is more indicative of kidney function rather than liver function in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
How many feet should separate the nurse and the source when extinguishing a small, wastebasket fire with an appropriate extinguisher?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should stand about 6 feet from the source of the fire. Getting closer might put the nurse in danger.
Choice A, 1 foot, is incorrect because it is too close to the fire and can expose the nurse to unnecessary risk.
Choice B, 2 feet, is also too close to the fire and may lead to potential harm. Similarly, choice C, 4 feet, is not the ideal distance as it is still within the range of potential danger. The correct answer is D, 6 feet, which is a safe distance for the nurse to extinguish the fire effectively without risking personal safety.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not considered one of the five rights of medication administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The five rights of medication administration are dose, client, drug, route, and time. The correct answer is 'routine' as it is not commonly recognized as one of the essential rights in medication administration.
Choice A, client, is necessary to ensure the right medication is administered to the right individual.
Choice B, drug, is crucial to confirm the correct medication is given.
Choice C, dose, is essential to ensure the right amount of medication is administered.
Choice D, routine, is not typically included in the five rights of medication administration and is therefore the correct answer.