NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF
Question 1 of 5.
A client being treated for a comminuted fractured tibia asks the nurse to explain what a comminuted fracture means. The nurse should give which response?
A. It means the fracture is incomplete.
B. It means the bone is partially fractured.
C. It means the bone fractured with splintering of the bone into fragments.
D. It means the skin or mucous membrane was broken when the fracture occurred.
Explanation: A comminuted fracture is a complete fracture across the shaft of a bone, with splintering of the bone into fragments. A simple fracture is a fracture of the bone across its entire shaft with some possible displacement but without breaking the skin. A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture, which occurs through part of the cross section of a bone. One side of the bone is fractured, and the other side is bent. A compound fracture, also called an open fracture, is one in which the skin or mucous membrane has been broken, and the wound extends to the depth of the fractured bone.
Question 2 of 5.
You are the chair person for the healthcare facility's newly formed multidisciplinary Safety Committee. During the Forming stage of this group's development major conflicts have arisen. Which technique of conflict resolution should you use to resolve these conflicts?
A. Passivity
B. Compromise
C. Competition
D. Accommodating Others
Explanation: During the Forming stage, where group members are establishing relationships, compromise is the most effective conflict resolution technique to promote collaboration and consensus while addressing conflicts constructively.
Question 3 of 5.
Which is most closely aligned with ethics?
A. Morals
B. Laws
C. Statutes
D. Client rights
Explanation: Ethics is most closely aligned with morals , as both involve principles of right and wrong that guide behavior, whereas laws and statutes are legal frameworks, and client rights are specific entitlements.
Question 4 of 5.
Which statement about Respondeat Superior is accurate?
A. Respondeat Superior does not mean that a nurse cannot be held liable.
B. Respondeat Superior does not mean that a nurse cannot be held libel.
C. Respondeat Superior is an ethical principle.
D. Respondeat Superior is a law.
Explanation: Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine holding employers liable for employees' actions within the scope of employment, but it does not absolve nurses from personal liability for negligence.
Question 5 of 5.
Which of the following is considered an internal disaster?
A. A tornado that has touched down on the healthcare facility
B. A severe cyclone that has destroyed nearby homes
C. A massive train accident that brings victims to your facility
D. An act of bioterrorism in a nearby factory
Explanation: An internal disaster is an event within the healthcare facility, such as a tornado directly affecting it, requiring internal emergency protocols.
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