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400+ QUESTIONS BANK
(NGN-STYLE QUESTIONS & CASE SCENARIOS)
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,QUESTION 1
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Scenario: A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is caring for
an adult client with a prescription to apply an aquathermia pad to the right lower
leg due to muscle strain.
The client’s vital signs are: T 37.2°C (99.0°F), HR 78/min, RR 16/min, BP 118/76 mm
Hg. The client reports that the pain is mild but constant. The charge nurse wants to
ensure the newly licensed nurse safely applies and manages the aquathermia pad.
Question: Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
demonstrates a correct understanding of how to safely use an aquathermia pad?
A. Telling the client to adjust the temperature setting on the pad if it feels too warm.
B. Instructing the client to report any sensation of excessive heat or discomfort.
C. Applying the pad for 30 minutes before returning to check the client’s lower leg.
D. Decreasing the temperature by 5°F (2.8°C) if the client’s skin is reddened.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• Instructing the client to promptly report excessive warmth or discomfort (Option B)
helps prevent thermal injury and is an appropriate safety measure.
• Teaching the client to self-adjust the temperature (Option A) is unsafe because
temperature changes should only be made by the nurse according to provider orders
and unit policy.
• The nurse should check the client’s skin more frequently than every 30 minutes,
typically within 15 to 20 minutes, to ensure no redness or injury (Option C is unsafe).
• If the client’s skin becomes reddened, the nurse should discontinue therapy and
contact the provider, rather than arbitrarily decreasing the temperature (Option D).
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QUESTION 2
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,Scenario: A nurse manager is holding an in-service to review conflict-resolution
strategies. A staff nurse asks about the phases of conflict, noting that recognizing each
stage helps them resolve disputes more effectively.
Question: According to standard conflict theory, which of the following is the first
stage in the conflict process?
A. Perceived conflict
B. Latent conflict
C. Manifest conflict
D. Conflict aftermath
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• The first stage in the conflict process is latent conflict (Option B). During this stage,
conditions exist that have the potential to create conflict, even though no one may be
actively aware of it yet.
• Perceived conflict (Option A) is the second stage, where individuals become aware
that a conflict exists.
• Manifest conflict (Option C) is the fourth stage, in which parties involved begin to act
on the conflict.
• Conflict aftermath (Option D) is the final (fifth) stage, where outcomes (positive or
negative) of the conflict become evident.
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QUESTION 3
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Scenario: A public health nurse is providing a staff development session about infection
control precautions for various communicable diseases. A newly licensed nurse asks
which diagnosis requires droplet precautions.
Question: Which of the following clients requires droplet precautions?
A. A client with shigella who is incontinent
B. A client with measles
C. A client with toxic shock syndrome
D. A client with pertussis
, Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
• Pertussis (whooping cough) is transmitted by large respiratory droplets and requires
droplet precautions (Option D).
• Shigella infections in an incontinent client require contact precautions (Option A).
• Measles (rubeola) requires airborne precautions (Option B).
• Toxic shock syndrome requires standard precautions (Option C).
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QUESTION 4
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Scenario: A nurse is educating a middle-aged client about their rights and benefits
under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The client states they have
concerns about losing insurance because of preexisting conditions and lifetime
coverage limits.
Question: Which of the following statements by the client indicates correct
understanding of the protections provided by the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act?
A. “My insurance can drop me if I use too many services in one year.”
B. “My insurance plan cannot impose lifetime coverage limits on my benefits.”
C. “My adult children can only stay on my policy until they turn 21.”
D. “My insurance will not cover any claims relating to preexisting conditions.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• The ACA prohibits annual and lifetime coverage limits (Option B) to ensure clients are
not denied necessary care.
• Insurance companies cannot cancel coverage due to frequent use of services (Option
A is incorrect).
• Dependent children can remain on a parent’s insurance policy until age 26 (Option C
is incorrect).
• The ACA prevents denial of coverage due to preexisting conditions (Option D is
incorrect).
LEADERSHIP
400+ QUESTIONS BANK
(NGN-STYLE QUESTIONS & CASE SCENARIOS)
Answers with detailed Rationale
What You’ll Get:
• quick review
• Printable, easy-to-study PDF
Not affiliated with ATI, VATI or NCLEX. For study purposes only.
,QUESTION 1
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─
Scenario: A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is caring for
an adult client with a prescription to apply an aquathermia pad to the right lower
leg due to muscle strain.
The client’s vital signs are: T 37.2°C (99.0°F), HR 78/min, RR 16/min, BP 118/76 mm
Hg. The client reports that the pain is mild but constant. The charge nurse wants to
ensure the newly licensed nurse safely applies and manages the aquathermia pad.
Question: Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse
demonstrates a correct understanding of how to safely use an aquathermia pad?
A. Telling the client to adjust the temperature setting on the pad if it feels too warm.
B. Instructing the client to report any sensation of excessive heat or discomfort.
C. Applying the pad for 30 minutes before returning to check the client’s lower leg.
D. Decreasing the temperature by 5°F (2.8°C) if the client’s skin is reddened.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• Instructing the client to promptly report excessive warmth or discomfort (Option B)
helps prevent thermal injury and is an appropriate safety measure.
• Teaching the client to self-adjust the temperature (Option A) is unsafe because
temperature changes should only be made by the nurse according to provider orders
and unit policy.
• The nurse should check the client’s skin more frequently than every 30 minutes,
typically within 15 to 20 minutes, to ensure no redness or injury (Option C is unsafe).
• If the client’s skin becomes reddened, the nurse should discontinue therapy and
contact the provider, rather than arbitrarily decreasing the temperature (Option D).
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QUESTION 2
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,Scenario: A nurse manager is holding an in-service to review conflict-resolution
strategies. A staff nurse asks about the phases of conflict, noting that recognizing each
stage helps them resolve disputes more effectively.
Question: According to standard conflict theory, which of the following is the first
stage in the conflict process?
A. Perceived conflict
B. Latent conflict
C. Manifest conflict
D. Conflict aftermath
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• The first stage in the conflict process is latent conflict (Option B). During this stage,
conditions exist that have the potential to create conflict, even though no one may be
actively aware of it yet.
• Perceived conflict (Option A) is the second stage, where individuals become aware
that a conflict exists.
• Manifest conflict (Option C) is the fourth stage, in which parties involved begin to act
on the conflict.
• Conflict aftermath (Option D) is the final (fifth) stage, where outcomes (positive or
negative) of the conflict become evident.
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QUESTION 3
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Scenario: A public health nurse is providing a staff development session about infection
control precautions for various communicable diseases. A newly licensed nurse asks
which diagnosis requires droplet precautions.
Question: Which of the following clients requires droplet precautions?
A. A client with shigella who is incontinent
B. A client with measles
C. A client with toxic shock syndrome
D. A client with pertussis
, Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
• Pertussis (whooping cough) is transmitted by large respiratory droplets and requires
droplet precautions (Option D).
• Shigella infections in an incontinent client require contact precautions (Option A).
• Measles (rubeola) requires airborne precautions (Option B).
• Toxic shock syndrome requires standard precautions (Option C).
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QUESTION 4
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Scenario: A nurse is educating a middle-aged client about their rights and benefits
under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The client states they have
concerns about losing insurance because of preexisting conditions and lifetime
coverage limits.
Question: Which of the following statements by the client indicates correct
understanding of the protections provided by the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act?
A. “My insurance can drop me if I use too many services in one year.”
B. “My insurance plan cannot impose lifetime coverage limits on my benefits.”
C. “My adult children can only stay on my policy until they turn 21.”
D. “My insurance will not cover any claims relating to preexisting conditions.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• The ACA prohibits annual and lifetime coverage limits (Option B) to ensure clients are
not denied necessary care.
• Insurance companies cannot cancel coverage due to frequent use of services (Option
A is incorrect).
• Dependent children can remain on a parent’s insurance policy until age 26 (Option C
is incorrect).
• The ACA prevents denial of coverage due to preexisting conditions (Option D is
incorrect).
