NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a nurse expect when examining a 22-year-old female with secondary syphilis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary syphilis presents with a non-itchy rash, often on the palms and soles. Chancres are primary syphilis, and skin tumors are tertiary syphilis.
Question 2 of 5
A 19-year-old female comes into the women's clinic for an STD test. The nurse explains all of the following confirmed cases of STDs must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B are reportable to the CDC. Genital herpes is not nationally reportable, though local regulations may vary.
Question 3 of 5
A client has suffered a severe electrical burn. Which medication would the nurse expect to have ordered for application to the burned area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is commonly used for electrical burns due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and soothing effect on burn wounds.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse observes a 2 1/2-year-old toddler in the waiting room. Based on expected child development, the nurse expects to see the child engaged in which type of play?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers (2-3 years) engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not cooperatively with others, due to developing social skills.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Graves' disease is brought to the ER with a suspected thyroid storm. The nurse expects to see what signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Thyroid storm presents with fever, tachycardia, agitation, and sweating. None of the options fully match, but A (irregular heartbeat, vomiting) is closest, though seizures and jaundice are less typical.