NCLEX-PN
Reduction of Risk Potential NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which task could be safely delegated by the nurse to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The RN may delegate the application and care of rectal pouches to a UAP. This is an uncomplicated, routine task that does not require clinical judgment or advanced skills.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-year-old is admitted to the ED after ingesting oxycodone tablets that had been prescribed for the parent. The parent provides the prescription bottle that originally contained 15 tablets of oxycodone 5 mg. The parent stated taking 3 tablets. There are 9 tablets remaining in the bottle. If the child ingested the missing tablets, how many mg of oxycodone did the child ingest?
Correct Answer: 15
Rationale: 15 - 3 = 12; 12 - 9 = 3; 3 tablets x 5 mg = 15 mg. The child ingested 15 mg of oxycodone.
Question 3 of 5
Which task could be safely delegated by the nurse to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The RN may delegate the application and care of rectal pouches to a UAP. This is an uncomplicated, routine task that does not require clinical judgment or advanced skills.
Question 4 of 5
A client with congestive heart failure is newly admitted to home health care. The nurse discovers that the client has not been following the prescribed diet. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discuss diet with the client to learn the reasons for not following the diet. When new problems are identified, it is important for the nurse to collect accurate assessment data. Before reporting findings to the provider, it is best to have a complete understanding of the client's behavior and feelings as a basis for future teaching and intervention.
Question 5 of 5
After working with a client, an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse, "I have had it with that demanding client. I just can't do anything that pleases him. I'm not going in there again." The nurse should respond by saying
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response explains the client's behavior without belittling the UAP's feelings. The UAP is encouraged to contribute to the plan of care to help solve the problem.