NCLEX Safe and Effective Care Environment 2

Question 1

A nurse is delegating tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate to delegate?

Accepted Answer

Assisting a stable client with ambulation

Answer

Assisting a stable client with ambulation is a routine task within the UAP scope of practice.

Question 2

Which client should the charge nurse assign to a newly licensed RN?

Accepted Answer

A stable client awaiting routine post-op vital signs

Answer

A stable client with predictable needs is appropriate for a new RN.

Question 3

A nurse notices a coworker diverting narcotics. What is the priority action?

Accepted Answer

Report to the nurse manager

Answer

Suspected drug diversion must be reported to the supervisor or manager per policy and law.

Question 4

Which situation requires the nurse to obtain informed consent before a procedure?

Accepted Answer

A surgical operation under anesthesia

Answer

Invasive procedures such as surgery require documented informed consent.

Question 5

A nurse is caring for clients on a medical unit. Which client should be seen first?

Accepted Answer

A client with new onset of shortness of breath

Answer

New onset shortness of breath signals a potential airway/breathing emergency and is the priority.

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