NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse visits a 7-year-old boy on neutropenic precautions. His mother cares for him during the day. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Live vaccines (e.g., nasal flu vaccine) require a 3-week wait, but the standard flu shot is inactivated, posing no risk. The other statements are correct for neutropenic precautions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes a 2 1/2-year-old toddler in the waiting room. Based on expected child development, the nurse expects to see the child engaged in which type of play?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers (2-3 years) engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not cooperatively with others, due to developing social skills.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client for hypovolemia. Which laboratory result would help the nurse in confirming a volume deficit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypovolemia causes hemoconcentration, increasing hematocrit (e.g., 55% is elevated). Potassium, urine specific gravity, and BUN within normal ranges don't confirm volume deficit.
Question 4 of 5
A 19-year-old female comes into the women's clinic for an STD test. The nurse explains all of the following confirmed cases of STDs must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B are reportable to the CDC. Genital herpes is not nationally reportable, though local regulations may vary.
Question 5 of 5
The client returns to the unit from surgery with a blood pressure of 90/50, pulse 132, respirations 30. Which action by the nurse should receive priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vital signs indicate shock, so contacting the physician for immediate intervention is the priority.