NCLEX-PN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The female client has been diagnosed with genital warts. Which assessment findings should the nurse associate with genital warts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Painful vesicles on the labia, perineum, or anus describe the lesions of genital herpes (herpes simplex virus 2). B. Painful ulcerations of the vagina, labia, or perineum describe the lesions of genital herpes (herpes simplex virus 2). C. In females, genital warts appear as painless lesions near the vaginal opening, anus, vagina, or cervix. The lesions are textured, cauliflower appearing, and remain unchanged over time. D. A chancre is associated with syphilis, not genital warts.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding best indicates that Bryant's traction is applied properly to a small child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bryant's traction for pediatric femoral fractures requires the child's buttocks to be slightly elevated off the mattress to maintain proper alignment and traction force.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen increases bleeding risk with warfarin; the client should use acetaminophen, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
During the first stage of a client's labor, the nurse finds that the fetal heart rate decreases during a contraction and returns to normal at the end of the contraction. Which action is the most appropriate in response to the assessment finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temporary fetal heart rate decrease during contractions (early deceleration) is normal, indicating head compression, and requires no action.