Patient Safety and quality (NCLEX
questions) Answered correctly_
Summer 2025
Instructions
This exam contains 10 NCLEX-style questions focused on patient safety and quality, aligned
with the 2023 NCLEX-RN test plan. Read each question carefully and select the best answer(s).
For "Select all that apply" questions, choose all correct options. Answers and rationales are
provided at the end.
Questions
1. A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to a wheelchair. Which action
is most important to ensure the client’s safety?
A. Position the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle to the bed.
B. Lock the wheels of both the bed and the wheelchair.
C. Lower the bed to its highest position for easier access.
D. Instruct the client to stand without using a transfer belt.
2. A nurse is assessing a client’s home for safety hazards. Which finding requires
immediate intervention?
A. A throw rug in the living room without non-slip backing.
B. A nightlight in the hallway.
C. A smoke detector with a working battery.
D. A cordless phone within reach of the bed.
3. Which of the following are considered environmental safety hazards in a healthcare
setting? (Select all that apply)
A. Wet floors in a patient’s room.
B. A malfunctioning call bell system.
C. A client’s food allergy.
D. Exposed electrical wiring.
E. Improperly stored cleaning chemicals.
F. A client’s anxiety disorder.
4. A nurse is caring for a post-surgical client at risk for falls. Which intervention is
most effective in preventing falls?
A. Keep all four side rails up at all times.
B. Place a fall risk wristband on the client.
C. Ensure the client’s footwear has non-skid soles.
D. Restrain the client during the night shift.
questions) Answered correctly_
Summer 2025
Instructions
This exam contains 10 NCLEX-style questions focused on patient safety and quality, aligned
with the 2023 NCLEX-RN test plan. Read each question carefully and select the best answer(s).
For "Select all that apply" questions, choose all correct options. Answers and rationales are
provided at the end.
Questions
1. A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to a wheelchair. Which action
is most important to ensure the client’s safety?
A. Position the wheelchair at a 90-degree angle to the bed.
B. Lock the wheels of both the bed and the wheelchair.
C. Lower the bed to its highest position for easier access.
D. Instruct the client to stand without using a transfer belt.
2. A nurse is assessing a client’s home for safety hazards. Which finding requires
immediate intervention?
A. A throw rug in the living room without non-slip backing.
B. A nightlight in the hallway.
C. A smoke detector with a working battery.
D. A cordless phone within reach of the bed.
3. Which of the following are considered environmental safety hazards in a healthcare
setting? (Select all that apply)
A. Wet floors in a patient’s room.
B. A malfunctioning call bell system.
C. A client’s food allergy.
D. Exposed electrical wiring.
E. Improperly stored cleaning chemicals.
F. A client’s anxiety disorder.
4. A nurse is caring for a post-surgical client at risk for falls. Which intervention is
most effective in preventing falls?
A. Keep all four side rails up at all times.
B. Place a fall risk wristband on the client.
C. Ensure the client’s footwear has non-skid soles.
D. Restrain the client during the night shift.
