RN NCLEX Test 3 with Questions and Answers

RN NCLEX Test 3 with Questions and Answers The charge nurse overhears an AP yelling loudly to a patient who is hard of hearing, while transferring them from the bed to a chair. Upon entering the room, which response by the charge nurse is most appropriate? a. "Please speak more quietly so you don't disturb the other patients." b. "Let me help you with your transfer technique." c. "When you are finished, be sure to apologize for shouting." d. "When your patient is safe and comfortable, meet me at the desk." ANSWER d. The charge nurse should direct the AP to see to the patient's safety, then address any concerns privately. The nurse then can discuss appropriate use of therapeutic communication. A public health nurse is leaving the home of a young mother who has an infant with special needs. The neighbor states, "How is she doing, since the baby's father is no help?" What is the nurse's best response? a. "New mothers need support." b. "The lack of a father is difficult." c. "How are you today?" d. "It is a very sad situation." ANSWER a. The nurse must maintain confidentiality when providing care. The statement "New mothers need support" is a general statement that all new parents need help. The statement is not judgmental of the family's roles. "How are you today?" is dismissive of the neighbor's question. A toddler with vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration is being seen at an acute care center. During the admission interview, what question will the nurse ask the parents to elicit the most useful information? a. "Watching your child vomiting and in discomfort must have been scary."