NCLEX-PN
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Question 1 of 5
The 45-year-old diagnosed with HIV presents to the clinic requesting to receive herpes zoster vaccine live. Which statement by the nurse is accurate concerning administration of zoster vaccine live to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. Zoster vaccine live (Zostavax) is indicated for clients starting at age 55; the client is 45. B. Since the client is immunocompromised from HIV infection, the live vaccine would be contraindicated. C. Zostavax is not given to children. D. Zostavax is used in the prevention of shingles, not chicken pox. Shingles occurs in individuals who already have had chicken pox. The virus associated with chicken pox lies dormant inside the nerve cell and can be reactivated later in life.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected dehydration. Which finding supports this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Sunken eyes, increased thirst, tachypnea, and poor skin turgor are signs of dehydration; bradycardia is not.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for meeting the needs of an infant with congenital heart disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Responding quickly to crying minimizes stress and oxygen demand in an infant with congenital heart disease.
Question 4 of 5
What are the priorities when planning the care of a 75-year-old hospitalized client who develops pneumonia? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: Maintaining oxygenation addresses hypoxia, a critical issue in pneumonia. Administering antibiotics promptly and obtaining blood cultures ensure timely treatment and accurate diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant client in the third trimester calls the obstetrician's office and reports to the nurse that she has had a severe headache for the past 2 days. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A severe headache in the third trimester may indicate preeclampsia, a medical emergency. Immediate evaluation is critical.