NCLEX Questions, Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions,

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Question 1 of 5

The normally healthy adolescent client has a 5-mm skin induration 72 hours after receiving a tuberculin skin test. Which conclusions should the nurse make regarding the test results?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A 5-mm induration is negative in healthy individuals with no TB risk factors, per CDC guidelines.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with a WBC of 1400. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will eat fresh fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation.' B. I will stay away from my cat.' C. I will avoid crowded places.' D. I will wash all my fruits and vegetables before I eat them.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A low WBC (1400) indicates high infection risk; avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to pathogens, showing understanding of infection precautions.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is completing a health assessment of the female client with menorrhagia of unknown origin. Which serum laboratory result should the nurse carefully review?

A. Calcium level B. Blood urea nitrogen C. Hemoglobin level D. White blood cell count

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A. Calcium should not be affected by menorrhagia. B. BUN should not be affected by menorrhagia. C. Persistent heavy bleeding can result in anemia, which would be reflected in the client's Hgb level. D. WBCs should not be affected by menorrhagia.

Question 4 of 5

The clinic nurse is teaching the mother of a child with head lice how to apply permethrin. Place the steps in the order that they should be performed.

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Comb hair with fine-tooth or nit comb.

Thoroughly wet hair and scalp with permethrin lotion.

Ensure that the scalp and hair are dry.

Allow permethrin lotion to remain on hair for 10 minutes.

Massage permethrin into the hair one section at a time.

Correct Answer: C,B,E,D,A

Rationale: Permethrin is applied to dry hair, massaged in, left for 10 minutes, rinsed, and then nits are combed out.

Question 5 of 5

During a home visit to the adolescent just diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse provides education to the client and family to prevent the spread of the disease. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.

A. The client should use strict hand washing after bowel movements. B. Everyone should avoid eating raw foods for the next 2 weeks. C. Use hot water when washing all the family's laundry together. D. Clean the common toilet seat with bleach after each use by the client. E. The client should avoid kissing anyone until symptoms disappear.

Correct Answer: A,D

Rationale: Hepatitis A spreads via the fecal-oral route. Hand washing and cleaning the toilet seat reduce transmission risk.