NCLEX Questions Leadership and Management
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Question 1 of 5.
The nurse cares for an infant undergoing a surgical repair of a total anomalous pulmonary venous return tomorrow. The doctor has talked to the parents and obtained consent. The mother tells the nurse, 'I'm not so sure about this. What if my baby dies?' The nurse's most appropriate response is:
A. Explain the procedure to the mother.
B. Notify the surgical team and have them come back to speak with the mother again.
C. Reassure the mother that everything will go as planned.
D. Tell the mother that because she has already signed the consent, she cannot change her mind now.
Explanation: Notifying the surgical team (B) ensures the mother's concerns are addressed by the provider, respecting her need for clarification. Explaining the procedure (A) is the physician's role, false reassurance (C) is inappropriate, and stating consent is irrevocable (D) is incorrect and dismissive.
Question 2 of 5.
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should initially follow up on the client who is
A. three days postoperative following transsphenoidal hypophysectomy and has a temperature of 101°F (38.3°C).
B. connected to a chest tube for a pneumothorax and has absent breath sounds on the affected side.
C. receiving albuterol via a nebulizer and telling the unlicensed assistive personnel they feel nervous.
D. receiving peritoneal dialysis and reports cramping as the solution is being instilled.
Explanation: Absent breath sounds with a chest tube for pneumothorax (B) indicate a life-threatening complication, such as tube dislodgement or re-collapse, requiring immediate assessment. A fever post-hypophysectomy (A) suggests infection but is less urgent. Nervousness from albuterol (C) is a common side effect, and cramping during dialysis (D) is less critical unless severe.
Question 3 of 5.
The nurse has received the following information about assigned clients. The nurse should first assess the client with
A. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has respiratory acidosis on the most recent arterial blood gas (ABG).
B. atrial fibrillation taking prescribed warfarin and reports black, tarry stools.
C. diabetes mellitus who refuses to eat following the administration of glargine insulin.
D. acute pancreatitis and reports nausea with epigastric pain rated as a 3 on the Numerical Rating Scale.
Explanation: Black, tarry stools in a client on warfarin (B) suggest gastrointestinal bleeding, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate assessment. Respiratory acidosis (A) is concerning but less acute if stable. Refusing to eat post-insulin (C) risks hypoglycemia but is less urgent. Pancreatitis pain (D) rated 3/10 is manageable.
Question 4 of 5.
The nurse is caring for a client who is asking about advanced directives. Many documents fall under the category of an advanced directive. The nurse knows that one of the most common legal papers is called 'Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care' and works to:
A. Review a person's personal preferences for medical care in the future.
B. Authorize another person to make medical decisions for a person if they become unable to on their own.
C. Assign a legal authority in making medical decisions while honoring the spoken word of the family.
D. Define what care should be administered or withheld by health care professionals, no matter which medical facility the patient finds themselves in.
Explanation: A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (B) authorizes a designated person to make medical decisions if the client is incapacitated. Reviewing preferences (A) describes a living will. Honoring family wishes (C) is not legally binding, and defining care across facilities (D) overstates its scope.
Question 5 of 5.
The nurse is demonstrating effective prioritization for assigned clients. Place the actions in the order in which they need to be performed, starting with the highest priority.
Explanation: 1. Suctioning an endotracheal tube (C) ensures airway patency, a life-saving priority. 2. Administering antihypertensives (D) prevents cardiovascular complications. 3. Sterile dressing change (B) prevents infection but is less urgent. 4. Bronchodilator (E) improves breathing but is long-acting, less time-sensitive. 5. Incident report (A) is administrative and not urgent.
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