NCLEX-PN
Coordinated Care PN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse discharge planner is preparing a client for discharge from an acute care setting. The nurse assesses that skilled home care services are clinically indicated. This assessment is based on all of the following indicators except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Family availability to provide care and assistance is not an indicator for skilled home care. In fact, the nurse might see some opportunity for family education in meeting the client's needs so that less community support is needed. Frequent hospital readmissions imply that the client has not been able to manage either due to condition instability or lack of care needs being met. This is a red flag for home care services to be able to meet those needs and appropriately monitor the client. A Foley catheter is an indication for home care due to infection potential and care requirements. IV antibiotics involve home care due to maintaining line patency and assessment of the site.
Question 2 of 5
Health promotion activities are designed to help clients:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Health promotion activities are designed to help clients reduce the risk of illness, maintain maximum function, and promote health habits related to health care.
Question 3 of 5
When a client who is having trouble conceiving says to the nurse, 'I have started taking ginseng,' the best response by the nurse is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging studies suggesting ginseng may enhance sperm motility validates the client's efforts while fostering open discussion about fertility options.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following methods of contraception is able to reduce the transmission of HIV and other STDs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vaginal sponge is a barrier method of contraception that, when used with foam or jelly contraception, reduces the transmission of HIV and other STDs as well as reducing the risk of pregnancy. IUDs, Norplant, and oral contraceptives can prevent pregnancy but not the transmission HIV and STDs. Clients using the contraceptive methods in
Choices A, B, and C should be counseled to use a chemical or barrier contraceptive to decrease transmission of HIV or STDs.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is true of advanced directives?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advanced directives are legal requests regarding a client's health care regardless of the severity of their illness or level of consciousness. They should be verified on admission and documented in the client's chart.