NCLEX PN Coordinated Care Questions

Question 1 of 5

When teaching parents how their children learn sex role identification, the nurse should include which of the following statements?

A. Sex role identification begins in infancyB. Sex role identification begins in the preschool yearsC. Sex role identification begins during the school-age yearsD. Sex role identification begins during early adolescence

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sex role identification starts in infancy as children begin to recognize body parts and gender differences, progressing through developmental stages.

Question 2 of 5

A client being treated for sickle cell disease has an order for pain medication. Morphine was ordered, but the nurse is having difficulty deciphering the dose. The nurse should

A. ask the attending physician to come back to the unit and to help read what the order states regarding the correct medication, dose, route, and frequencyB. call the charge nurse to reach out to the attending physician to verify the order including the correct medication, dose, route, and frequencyC. call the attending physician to verbally verify the order including correct medication, dose, route, and frequencyD. just go with his or her gut on what the typical dose is for this medication and administer to the client so they do not have to wait on the physician

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: It is the nurse's responsibility to fully comprehend an attending physician's order prior to carrying it out. This includes verifying any confusing or indiscernible directions/orders via calling or discussing in person with the attending physician.

Question 3 of 5

In the process of an annual physical exam, a client is diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH). This client is likely to have a consult with which type of physician?

A. gynecologistB. physiatristC. urologistD. proctologist

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A urologist is the physician who specializes in urinary tract and prostatic disease. A gynecologist specializes in disease of the female reproductive tract. A physiatrist specializes in rehabilitation care. A proctologist specializes in lower colonic digestive diseases.

Question 4 of 5

Which is the best way to position a client's neck for palpation of the thyroid?

A. flexed toward the side being examinedB. hyperextended directly backwardC. flexed away from the side being examinedD. flexed directly forward

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Flexing the neck toward the side being examined relaxes the sternocleidomastoid muscle, making the thyroid gland more accessible for palpation.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following statements is true about a post-discharge follow-up?

A. The nurse should ensure the client is educated on their discharge instructions.B. If the client seems stable, they likely do not need a follow-up visit.C. The physician is responsible for making sure the client has their prescriptions upon discharge.D. If the client has questions, the nurse should instruct the client to bring them up at their follow-up appointment.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The nurse is responsible for ensuring the client is educated, they have their prescriptions, and all their questions are addressed prior to discharge. A client should always have a follow-up visit scheduled with their provider.

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