NCLEX-RN
Safe and Effective Care Environment NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Your patient who had AIDS/HIV has just died. Should you still use standard precautions as you provide post-mortem care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yes, you should still use standard precautions even after an HIV/AIDS patient has died. The virus can remain infectious after death, and healthcare workers need to protect themselves from potential exposure.
Choice B is incorrect because while respect is important, the primary reason for using standard precautions is to prevent transmission of infectious diseases.
Choice C is incorrect as the virus can still be transmissible even after the patient's death.
Choice D is incorrect as using standard precautions is a matter of infection control, not a question of respect.
Question 2 of 5
A healthcare professional is employed at a district health department and must spend several hours each day sitting at a desk. Which principle of ergonomics will most likely help them to reduce the risk of injury or pain in this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When sitting for prolonged periods, it is important to adjust the height of the chair so that the legs are bent at the hips at a 90-degree angle. This position helps to reduce pressure on the back, legs, and feet, promoting better posture and reducing muscle fatigue. Standing up and moving around at least once every hour is crucial to support circulation and prevent stiffness. Maintaining the position of the computer monitor just below eye level helps reduce strain on the neck and eyes. Resting wrists on the edge of the desk while typing can lead to wrist strain and discomfort, so it is not an ergonomic recommendation for prolonged desk work.
Question 3 of 5
During a class on the aspects of culture, the instructor shares that culture has four basic characteristics. Which statement correctly reflects one of the characteristics of culture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Culture has four basic characteristics, one of which is that it is adapted to specific conditions related to environmental and technical factors and to the availability of natural resources. The other three characteristics are: (1) learned from birth through the processes of language acquisition and socialization; (2) shared by all members of the cultural group; and (3) dynamic and ever-changing. Culture is not static and unchanging but is dynamic and ever-changing. Members of a culture do not necessarily share similar physical characteristics; that refers to race. Similarly, members of a culture do not necessarily share a common geographic origin and religion; that refers to ethnicity.
Question 4 of 5
What is an attack using microorganisms such as bacteria or viral agents with the intent to harm others called?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bioterrorism is the act of using harmful agents like bacteria or viruses with the intention to harm others. In the context of healthcare, nurses may be involved in disaster response if bioterrorism weapons affect the community.
Choice A, assimilation, refers to the process of absorbing and integrating information or ideas.
Choice B, defense intervention, does not specifically relate to the intentional use of microorganisms to harm others.
Choice D, environmental remediation, involves the process of cleaning up pollution or contamination in the environment, which is unrelated to the deliberate use of pathogens for harmful purposes.
Question 5 of 5
When educating a client about their new prescription for warfarin, what should the nurse advise?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is to advise the client to avoid any activities that could lead to injury when taking warfarin. Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that decreases blood clotting, increasing the risk of bleeding. Engaging in activities that may result in injury can lead to uncontrolled bleeding, which can be serious. While monitoring white blood cell count is not specifically related to warfarin therapy, avoiding leafy green vegetables is important due to their vitamin K content, which can interfere with warfarin's effectiveness.
Therefore, the client should be educated to avoid activities that could cause injury to prevent potential bleeding complications.