NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Safety and Infection Control Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Why is it important for the nurse to monitor blood pressure in clients receiving antipsychotic drugs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect. Clients should be made aware of the possibility of dizziness and syncope from postural hypotension for about an hour after receiving medication. They should be advised to get up slowly, especially from a supine position.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these statements from clients who call the community health clinic would suggest the need for a same-day appointment to be seen by the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: With this description of symptoms this client needs to be seen that day since painless gross hematuria is closely associated with bladder cancer. The other complaints can be handled over the phone.
Question 3 of 5
Which information is a priority for the nurse to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pyelography?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This information would alert to the complication of acute renal failure which may occur as a complication from the dye and the procedure. Renal failure occurs most often in elderly patients who are chronically dehydrated before the dye injection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is to administer cefazolin sodium 1 g in 100 mL 0.9% NaCl over 30 minutes. At what rate in mL/hour should the nurse plan to set the infusion pump?
Correct Answer: 200
Rationale: 100 mL/ 0.5 hours = 200 mL/hour.
Question 5 of 5
The client is placed on contact precautions. When should the nurse caring for the client plan to put on disposable examination gloves?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A: Contact precautions require gloves upon entering the room to prevent transmission of infectious organisms, regardless of anticipated contact.