NCLEX-PN
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client and the family members about protection measures when the client, diagnosed with AIDS, returns home. Which instruction indicates that the nurse is unclear about the disease transmission?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. This is the correct formula for mixing a bleach solution for disinfection. B. Placing contaminated items in a plastic bag and then in the garbage is the correct method for disposing of contaminated articles. Sharps should first be placed in a rigid labeled container (such as a tin can), bleach solution added, the lid taped, and then placed in a bag for disposal in the garbage. C. Because sharing eating utensils does not transmit HIV, it is unnecessary to separately wash dishes and silverware used by the client. The client is prone to opportunistic and other infections. D. Cleaning with soap and water and then disinfecting with bleach solution is the correct method for cleaning body fluid spills.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate when a chest tube is inadvertently pulled from its insertion site?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering the opening prevents air entry, reducing the risk of pneumothorax until medical intervention is available.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hyperthyroidism. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss is a common sign of hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assists with the delivery of a stillborn infant who is gestationally small with a malformed cranium. To promote the parents' grieving process, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing parents to see and touch the stillborn infant facilitates grieving by making the loss tangible and fostering closure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of cirrhosis. Which laboratory value is most concerning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated ammonia levels in cirrhosis can lead to hepatic encephalopathy, a serious complication.