NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A woman asks, 'How much alcohol can I safely drink while pregnant?' The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The amount of alcohol that is safe during pregnancy is unknown. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a combination of mental and physical abnormalities present in infants born to mothers who have consumed alcohol during pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about chemotherapy is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 5-FU is an antineoplastic, antimetabolic drug that inhibits DNA synthesis and interferes with cell replication. It is given intravenously and acts systemically. It affects all rapidly growing cells, both malignant and normal. It is used as adjuvant therapy for treating cancer of the colon, rectum, stomach, breast, and pancreas. This drug has many side effects, including bone marrow depression, anorexia, stomatitis, nausea, and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-year-old male is brought to his primary care provider to determine whether sexual abuse has occurred. The mother states, 'Because there is no permanent physical damage, he does not need any more treatment.' The nurse's response should be based on which of the following pieces of information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male children are sexually abused nearly as often as female children. Perpetrators are usually men but can be women. Needs of male children who have been sexually abused might be different from the needs of female survivors. Male survivors might respond in anger, question their sexuality, use alcohol and other drugs, and might try to prove their masculinity by performing daring acts.
Question 4 of 5
Neural tube defects in the fetus have been primarily associated with which deficiency in the mother?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid is essential for the development of the neural tube and might prevent the defect or failure of the tube to close (congenital anomalies).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes bilateral bruises on the arms of an elderly client in a long-term care facility. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a direct approach is best when asking about suspected abuse. Clients are reluctant to report abuse because of shame and fear of reprisal.