NCLEX-PN
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 32 year-old male with a complaint of dizziness has an order for Morphine via. IV. The nurse should do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dizziness can be a sign of hypotension, that may a contraindication with Morphine.
Question 2 of 5
A mother brings her 1-year-old child to the clinic. The child has no record of previous immunizations, and the mother confirms the child has not been immunized. Teaching by the nurse should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: While a recommended immunization schedule exists, immunizations may be started at any age. An interrupted series may be continued and need not be restarted. There is no increased risk for reaction to vaccines due to delay.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following developmental milestones for a 6-month-old child should be screened by the nurse during a routine office visit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rolling over occurs between 4 and 6 months of age. Sitting up occurs between 7 and 8 months, creeping between 9 and 10 months, and standing between 8 and 10 months.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse suspects a patient is developing Bell's Palsy. The nurse wants to test the function of cranial nerve VII. Which of the following would be the most appropriate testing procedures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The facial nerve (VII) is motor to the face and sensory to the anterior tongue.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following substances need to be assessed when completing a family health assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When assessing drug, alcohol, and tobacco practices among family members, a thorough investigation of prescribed, over-the-counter, and illegal substance-use practices should be made.