NCLEX-PN
Quizlet NCLEX PN 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother of a newborn notices a nurse placing liquid in her baby's eyes. Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about the need for eyedrops following birth?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Eyedrops are required by law every 6 hours following birth.' This statement is inaccurate because while laws do require the placement of eyedrops, physicians indicate a specific timeframe for their administration.
Choice A is correct because eyedrops following birth do help reduce the risk of eye infection by preventing ophthalmia neonatorum.
Choice B is incorrect as it implies that eyedrops are mandated solely by law, without considering medical reasons.
Choice C is accurate as eyedrops do help keep the eye moist, preventing dryness and discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A mother of a newborn notices a nurse placing liquid in her baby's eyes. Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about the need for eyedrops following birth?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Eyedrops are required by law every 6 hours following birth.' This statement is inaccurate because while laws do require the placement of eyedrops, physicians indicate a specific timeframe for their administration.
Choice A is correct because eyedrops following birth do help reduce the risk of eye infection by preventing ophthalmia neonatorum.
Choice B is incorrect as it implies that eyedrops are mandated solely by law, without considering medical reasons.
Choice C is accurate as eyedrops do help keep the eye moist, preventing dryness and discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
During a screening on a patient with a recent cast on the left lower extremity, which of the following statements should the nurse be most concerned about?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because pain in the left calf could indicate a potential neurovascular complication related to the casted extremity. It could suggest issues such as compartment syndrome or impaired circulation. Option A is not as concerning since not elevating the extremity may lead to swelling but is not an immediate concern. Option C indicates itching, which is common with casts and not as concerning as potential neurovascular issues. Option D, regarding arthritis in the wrists, is unrelated to the lower extremity issue being screened for.
Question 4 of 5
Paula is a 32-year-old woman seeking evaluation and treatment for major depressive symptoms. A major nursing priority during the assessment process includes which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is to consider the possibility of self-harm during the assessment process. This is crucial because unless the client is first assessed for self-harm or suicide potential, the necessary degree of vigilance in the client's environment may not be observed. While understanding the meaning of current stressors is important for treatment planning, ensuring the client's safety takes precedence. Motivation to participate in treatment and the presence of alcohol or other drug use are also important aspects to assess but ensuring the client's safety is the top priority in this scenario.
Question 5 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.