NCLEX Safety Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What is the first step in responding to a fire in a healthcare facility?
✔✔Activate the fire alarm
What is the primary purpose of the "RACE" acronym in fire safety?
✔✔To guide the steps of rescue, alarm, contain, and extinguish
What is the best method to ensure patient safety during a seizure?
✔✔Protect the patient’s head and remove nearby hazards
What is the primary concern when transferring a patient to a wheelchair?
✔✔Ensuring the brakes are locked before transferring
What is the purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
✔✔To reduce the risk of infection transmission
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,What should a nurse do immediately after a needle stick injury?
✔✔Wash the area with soap and water and report the incident
What is the safest way to identify a patient before administering medication?
✔✔Use two patient identifiers, such as name and date of birth
What should be done if a patient starts to fall while ambulating?
✔✔Gently lower the patient to the floor while protecting their head
What is the appropriate action if a patient refuses medication?
✔✔Respect the patient’s decision and notify the healthcare provider
How should hazardous spills be handled in a healthcare setting?
✔✔Follow the facility’s spill management protocol and use appropriate PPE
What is the nurse’s priority when a patient has a chest tube dislodged?
✔✔Apply an occlusive dressing to the site and notify the provider
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,What is the first action when a patient’s oxygen saturation drops suddenly?
✔✔Check the airway and oxygen delivery system
What is the correct response if a patient complains of dizziness during ambulation?
✔✔Assist the patient to sit or lie down immediately
How should the nurse handle a patient on fall precautions?
✔✔Ensure the bed is in the lowest position and use non-slip footwear
What should be done if a patient’s IV site shows redness and swelling?
✔✔Discontinue the IV and assess for signs of infiltration or phlebitis
What is the nurse’s first priority in a mass casualty situation?
✔✔Triage patients to prioritize care based on severity
What is the safest way to dispose of a used sharp in a healthcare setting?
✔✔Place it directly into a designated sharps container
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, What should a nurse do if a medication error is discovered?
✔✔Report the error immediately and follow the facility’s policy
What is the first action in the event of a healthcare-associated injury?
✔✔Ensure the safety of all involved and report the incident
What is the purpose of using gait belts during patient transfers?
✔✔To provide support and reduce the risk of falls
What should be done if a patient’s restraints are causing skin breakdown?
✔✔Remove the restraints and notify the healthcare provider
How can the nurse ensure electrical safety when using medical equipment?
✔✔Inspect the equipment for damage before use and plug it into a grounded outlet
What is the nurse’s role when a patient is experiencing a healthcare emergency?
✔✔Stay with the patient and call for assistance
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Graded A+
What is the first step in responding to a fire in a healthcare facility?
✔✔Activate the fire alarm
What is the primary purpose of the "RACE" acronym in fire safety?
✔✔To guide the steps of rescue, alarm, contain, and extinguish
What is the best method to ensure patient safety during a seizure?
✔✔Protect the patient’s head and remove nearby hazards
What is the primary concern when transferring a patient to a wheelchair?
✔✔Ensuring the brakes are locked before transferring
What is the purpose of hand hygiene in healthcare settings?
✔✔To reduce the risk of infection transmission
1
,What should a nurse do immediately after a needle stick injury?
✔✔Wash the area with soap and water and report the incident
What is the safest way to identify a patient before administering medication?
✔✔Use two patient identifiers, such as name and date of birth
What should be done if a patient starts to fall while ambulating?
✔✔Gently lower the patient to the floor while protecting their head
What is the appropriate action if a patient refuses medication?
✔✔Respect the patient’s decision and notify the healthcare provider
How should hazardous spills be handled in a healthcare setting?
✔✔Follow the facility’s spill management protocol and use appropriate PPE
What is the nurse’s priority when a patient has a chest tube dislodged?
✔✔Apply an occlusive dressing to the site and notify the provider
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,What is the first action when a patient’s oxygen saturation drops suddenly?
✔✔Check the airway and oxygen delivery system
What is the correct response if a patient complains of dizziness during ambulation?
✔✔Assist the patient to sit or lie down immediately
How should the nurse handle a patient on fall precautions?
✔✔Ensure the bed is in the lowest position and use non-slip footwear
What should be done if a patient’s IV site shows redness and swelling?
✔✔Discontinue the IV and assess for signs of infiltration or phlebitis
What is the nurse’s first priority in a mass casualty situation?
✔✔Triage patients to prioritize care based on severity
What is the safest way to dispose of a used sharp in a healthcare setting?
✔✔Place it directly into a designated sharps container
3
, What should a nurse do if a medication error is discovered?
✔✔Report the error immediately and follow the facility’s policy
What is the first action in the event of a healthcare-associated injury?
✔✔Ensure the safety of all involved and report the incident
What is the purpose of using gait belts during patient transfers?
✔✔To provide support and reduce the risk of falls
What should be done if a patient’s restraints are causing skin breakdown?
✔✔Remove the restraints and notify the healthcare provider
How can the nurse ensure electrical safety when using medical equipment?
✔✔Inspect the equipment for damage before use and plug it into a grounded outlet
What is the nurse’s role when a patient is experiencing a healthcare emergency?
✔✔Stay with the patient and call for assistance
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