NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a teenage female about preventing the transmission of genital herpes. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genital herpes can be transmitted during asymptomatic periods via sexual contact, including intercourse. The other statements are myths or irrelevant to prevention. Safety and Infection Control
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old with a new diagnosis of strabismus. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patching the unaffected eye strengthens the weaker eye in strabismus by forcing its use, a common non-surgical treatment in children. Laser surgery is not typically used, eye drops are irrelevant, and intraocular pressure measurement is for glaucoma, not strabismus.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been admitted with a catheter-associated, vancomycin-resistant enterococcal bacteremia. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Dedicated equipment, hand hygiene, and an isolation gown prevent the spread of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus. A 'No Visitors' sign is unnecessary, and a face mask is not required unless droplet precautions are indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A 26-year-old woman with a history of heart disease is admitted in labor. She has been on bed rest for four months to prevent dyspnea. During labor, this client is likely to receive which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia minimizes cardiac stress and pain in labor for a patient with heart disease, safer than general anesthesia or Valsalva pushing.
Question 5 of 5
The client's lab culture report is negative for a suspected infection. A test that can correctly identify those who do not have a given disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A specific test accurately identifies those without the disease (true negatives). Sensitivity identifies those with the disease. The other terms are unrelated to test performance. Safety and Infection Control