NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF
Question 1 of 5.
A usually reliable interpreter called by the nurse to help communicate with a mother of a child who does not speak English and has brought her child in for a routine visit has yet to arrive in the clinic. The nurse has paged the interpreter several times. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
A. Continue with the examination.
B. Reschedule the infant's appointment for later in the week.
C. Ask the mother to stay longer in the hope that the interpreter arrives.
D. Page the interpreter one more time.
Explanation: Rescheduling ensures effective communication with the interpreter, avoiding potential misunderstandings during the visit.
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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