NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF
Question 1 of 5.
A client who has glaucoma has been prescribed timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about the administration of the eyedrops?
A. Instill the eyedrops whenever the eyes feel irritated
B. The medication may cause some transient eye discomfort
C. Keep the medication refrigerated between doses
D. The need to use the eyedrops will be reevaluated after 1 month
Explanation: Timolol eyedrops may cause transient eye discomfort, such as stinging or burning, which is a common side effect. Instilling drops only when eyes are irritated is incorrect, as timolol requires regular dosing. Refrigeration is not necessary, and reevaluation timing depends on the physician's plan, not a fixed month.
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.