NCLEX-PN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The female nurse is sitting across a table from the Latino male she has been educating about testicular self-examination. When the client successfully verbalizes the process, the nurse excitedly praises the client, leans over the table, and makes the "OK" sign with her thumb and forefinger. The client angrily gets up and abruptly leaves the room. What likely caused the client's abrupt departure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Since the client had participated in the discussion up to the point of the nurse's actions, he obviously was not uncomfortable with the discussion. B. A Latino is usually not uncomfortable with close personal space; some Latinos perceive Anglos as distant because they prefer more personal space during a conversation. C. In much of Latin America, the North American "OK" sign (i.e., pinched thumb and forefinger) may be considered obscene. D. Anger and an abrupt departure are usually not behaviors displayed by the client when teaching is completed.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A pregnant client with known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is admitted to the hospital in active labor. Which method of fetal assessment is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: External fetal monitoring is non-invasive, minimizing HIV transmission risk during labor compared to invasive methods.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding provides the best evidence that a client with a long history of smoking is experiencing respiratory difficulty?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pulse oximeter reading of 85% indicates low oxygen saturation, a direct sign of respiratory difficulty in a smoker.
Question 5 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.