NCLEX-PN
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies NCLEX Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic and a 25 year-old mother comes in with a 4 week-old baby. The mother is stressed out about loss of sleep and the baby exhibits signs of colic. Which of the following techniques should the nurse teach the mother?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neural warmth will help to lower the baby's agitation level, soothing the colic symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A client comes to the clinic for assessment of his physical status and guidelines for starting a weight-reduction diet. The client's weight is 216 pounds and his height is 66 inches. The nurse identifies the BMI (body mass index) as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obesity is defined by a BMI of 30 or more with no co-morbid conditions. It is calculated by utilizing a chart or nomogram that plots height and weight. This client's BMI is 35, indicating obesity. Goals of diet therapy are aimed at decreasing weight and increasing activity to healthy levels based on a client's BMI, activity status, and energy requirements.
Question 4 of 5
Assessment of the client with an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis should include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrill should be present. The client should be taught to check this daily at home. Pulsation is not typically visible. Percussion gives no information about the patency of a fistula. Blood pressure is not auscultated in a limb with an AVF. Auscultation of the AVF, for a bruit, is part of an assessment for patency.
Question 5 of 5
What do the following ABG values indicate: pH 7.38, PO2 78 mmHg, PCO2 36 mmHg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These ABG values are within normal limits.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the ABG values indicate none of these acid-base disturbances.