NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the health screening of an adolescent, which finding by the nurse requires further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'The client states she is currently taking birth control pills.' This finding requires further teaching because being on birth control pills does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and the adolescent should be educated on the importance of using barrier methods (e.g., condoms) for STD prevention.
Choices A, C, and D are not concerning.
Choice A is a normal developmental milestone in adolescence.
Choice C could indicate a positive lifestyle change, and choice D is a common complaint during this stage of development.
Question 2 of 5
A mother has come to the pediatric clinic concerned about the recent outbreak of West Nile Virus. The ages of her children are 5, 7, and 10. The mother has asked the nurse what she can do to prevent her children from contracting this illness. Which piece of information is best to provide the mother with?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The best advice to provide to the mother is 'All of the above.' It is recommended that the children wear insect repellent containing DEET and long-sleeved shirts and long pants when they are outside. This helps in preventing mosquito bites, which can transmit the West Nile Virus. Additionally, removing standing water from areas where the children play can help decrease the number of breeding mosquitoes, reducing the risk of contracting the virus. These methods work in combination to provide effective prevention against the West Nile Virus, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.
Choices A, B, and C individually address important prevention measures, but a combination of all three strategies is the most comprehensive approach to protect the children from contracting the illness.
Question 3 of 5
A 17-year-old female was raped by a young man in her neighborhood. She is in the Emergency Department for evaluation and tests. After the procedure is completed, a rape crisis counselor (nurse specialist) talks to the client in a conference room regarding the rape. Implementing counseling by the nurse specialist for the raped victim represents:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crisis intervention is the correct choice. Counseling by a nurse specialist after a traumatic event like rape falls under the Crisis Intervention Model. This approach aims to provide immediate support to individuals facing a crisis to enhance coping mechanisms. In this scenario, the nurse specialist is offering specialized care tailored to rape victims, helping the client navigate through the emotional aftermath of the traumatic experience.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect: A is not the correct answer as the nurse specialist is providing emotional support rather than conducting an assessment; C, while important, does not fully capture the specialized intervention being provided; and D is inaccurate as the nurse specialist's intervention is warranted and essential for the victim's well-being.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assess the function of a client's spinal accessory nerve. Which action does the nurse ask the client to take to aid assessment of this nerve?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To assess cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory nerve), the examiner checks the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles for equal size. Equal strength is assessed by asking the client to rotate the head forcibly against resistance applied to the side of the chin and by asking the client to shrug the shoulders against resistance. These movements should feel equally strong on the two sides. The client is asked to smile as a test of the function of cranial nerve VII (facial nerve). The client's ability to clench the teeth is used to assess the motor function of cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve). The client's taste perception is used to assess the sensory function of cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal nerve).
Therefore, the correct action to assess the spinal accessory nerve is to ask the client to shrug the shoulders against resistance. The other options are used to assess different cranial nerves, making them incorrect choices.
Question 5 of 5
A healthcare professional is reviewing the health care record of a client who has just undergone an examination of the internal genitalia. Which documented finding indicates an abnormality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Clear secretions with a foul odor are noted on the cervix.' Normally, the cervix is pink, midline, and about 1 inch in diameter. Depending on the day of the menstrual cycle, secretions may vary. However, they should always be odorless and nonirritating. Secretions with a foul odor are indicative of an infection, making this finding abnormal.
Choices A, B, and C describe normal cervix characteristics, so they do not indicate an abnormality in this scenario.