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National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) Questions 471–475 (page: 96)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A patient comes into the Emergency Department with symptoms of chest tightness, difficulty breathing, blood tinged purulent sputum, and night sweats.

What is the best action for the nurse to take?

  1. Review admission criteria, cohort patient with a patient positive for the flu, and draw blood for full work up blood panel.
  2. Get the patient in a negative air pressure room and alert the attending of active tuberculosis
  3. Arrange for a chest x-ray and private room, then wait for results.
  4. Implement airborne precautions, arrange for a chest x-ray of the patient, and get the patient to negative air pressure, private room.

Answer(s): D



A nurse is in the operating room where x-rays are being taken during the procedure. What is the best way to use this equipment safely?

  1. Ensure the equipment being used to take x-rays has sterile drapes and covers on it to prevent contamination of the sterile field.
  2. Have a lead apron and thyroid shield on when being exposed to active radiation, such as x-rays.
  3. Make sure the patient does not have any metal in their body which could cause the machine to malfunction.
  4. Ensure the time out has been done prior to any x-ray imaging being taken.

Answer(s): B



When caring for a patient with known IV drug use, which statement should the nurse discuss to highlight the risk factors of this behavior?

  1. The use of these drugs can increase the risk of contracting diseases due to immunosuppression.
  2. The risk of contracting and/or spreading blood borne pathogens such as HIV, which can progress to AIDS, is a huge risk factor with this activity.
  3. Drug use can lead to unsafe sex practices, increasing the risk of the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
  4. IV drug use can lead to skin infections at the injection sites and poor health.

Answer(s): B



A night shift nurse has a patient who is confused and withdrawing from alcohol. He is currently in 4 point restraints after attempting to attack one of the nurses.

What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take during his shift?

  1. Release the leg restraints to give the patient a break and see if combative behavior has gotten better.
  2. Have the attending physician discontinue the restraints to give the patient a chance to behave more appropriately.
  3. Assess the patient’s skin integrity around the restraints hourly.
  4. Ensure the physician has renewed the order for restraints, as this should be done every 12 hours.

Answer(s): C



A gunshot wound victim has been brought to your unit. He has chosen to be marked as confidential due to safety concerns.

Which of these actions would be inappropriate for you to do as the nurse?

  1. Tell the patient’s mother he is okay when she calls to ask about him being on the unit.
  2. Keep the patient’s name/information out of public areas such as the nurses’ station.
  3. Remove the patient from confidential status when he asks to be removed.
  4. Deny that the patient is on the unit when visitors come or call.

Answer(s): A



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