NCLEX-PN
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is the development of cholestasis. What is this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cholestasis from TPN is an intrahepatic interruption of bile flow, unlike cholangitis (duct inflammation), cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation), or gallstone formation.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been admitted to the hospital with a HNP L4-5 segment diagnosis. After 24 hours the patient is able to ambulate with assistance with reduced muscle spasms. Which of the following medications was the most beneficial in changing the patient's mobility status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flexeril is a muscle relaxant for acute muscle pain and spasms.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client asks the nurse what risk factors increase the chances of getting skin cancer. The risk factors include all except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diet and foods are not established risk factors for skin cancer, unlike fair complexion, sun exposure, and history of sunburns.