NCLEX-PN
Quizlet NCLEX PN 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 55-year-old female asks a nurse the following, “Which mineral/vitamin is the most important to prevent the progression of osteoporosis?†The nurse should state:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Calcium. Calcium is essential for maintaining bone health and is crucial in preventing osteoporosis. Adequate calcium intake, along with vitamin D, is vital for bone strength. While other minerals and vitamins are also important for overall health, in the context of preventing osteoporosis, calcium plays a primary role. Potassium (
Choice
A), Magnesium (
Choice
B), and Vitamin B12 (
Choice
D) are important for various bodily functions but are not as directly linked to preventing osteoporosis as calcium.
Question 2 of 5
A healthcare professional is screening patients for immunizations. Which of the following is not a contraindication for immunization?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Illness lasting more than 6 months.' Chronic conditions lasting more than 6 months are not considered a contraindication for immunization.
Choice A, 'Seizures,' can be a contraindication in certain situations, especially if linked to a specific vaccine component.
Choice B, 'Fever lasting more than 3 days,' can be a temporary precaution but not a general contraindication.
Choice C, 'Malignancy within the past 3 months,' is a contraindication due to the compromised immune system in cancer patients.
Question 3 of 5
Which sexually transmitted disease, sometimes referred to as the silent STD, is more common than gonorrhea and a leading cause of PID?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is Chlamydia. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that can often be asymptomatic, earning it the nickname 'silent STD.' It is more common than gonorrhea and is a leading cause of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PI
D). Genital herpes (
Choice
A) is a viral infection, not a bacterial STD like chlamydia. Trichomoniasis (
Choice
B) is a parasitic infection and not commonly associated with causing PID. Syphilis (
Choice
C) is a bacterial infection but is not as common as chlamydia and is not a leading cause of PID.
Question 4 of 5
Which microorganism is most commonly associated with gastritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: H. pylori is the most common microorganism associated with gastritis, present in over 80% of cases. While syphilis, cytomegalovirus, and mycobacterium can also cause gastritis, they are much less prevalent compared to H. pylori.
Therefore, the correct answer is H. pylori.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is instructing a patient on the order of sensations with the application of an ice water bath for a swollen right ankle. Which of the following is the correct order of sensations experienced with an ice water bath?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct order of sensations experienced with an ice water bath is cold, burning, aching, and numbness, as stated by the acronym CBAN (cold, burn, ache, numbness). Option A is the correct sequence.
Choice B is incorrect as it starts with burning, which typically follows the cold sensation.
Choice C is incorrect as aching is usually felt after the burning sensation.
Choice D is incorrect as aching usually occurs after the burning sensation.