NCLEX-PN
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is being discharged with a prescription for an inhaled glucocorticoid for asthma. Which of the following statements indicates additional education is needed prior to discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is, 'I will wait five minutes after taking this medication and then gargle water.' After using an inhaled glucocorticoid, it is essential to wait for 5 minutes and then gargle water to remove any residue from the mouth, which can reduce the risk of developing thrush, a fungal infection.
Choice A is correct as holding the breath for 10 seconds after each puff helps the medication reach deep into the lungs.
Choice C is also correct as waiting at least one minute between puffs ensures proper delivery of the medication.
Choice D is incorrect because it is important to take the medication daily as prescribed to control asthma symptoms, even if the person is not experiencing any at that moment.
Question 2 of 5
The client is being discharged with a prescription for an inhaled glucocorticoid for asthma. Which of the following statements indicates additional education is needed prior to discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is, 'I will wait five minutes after taking this medication and then gargle water.' After using an inhaled glucocorticoid, it is essential to wait for 5 minutes and then gargle water to remove any residue from the mouth, which can reduce the risk of developing thrush, a fungal infection.
Choice A is correct as holding the breath for 10 seconds after each puff helps the medication reach deep into the lungs.
Choice C is also correct as waiting at least one minute between puffs ensures proper delivery of the medication.
Choice D is incorrect because it is important to take the medication daily as prescribed to control asthma symptoms, even if the person is not experiencing any at that moment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is trying to motivate a client toward more effective management of a therapeutic regimen. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most likely to be effective in increasing the client's motivation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For maximum effectiveness, teach the client about the disorder at the client's level of understanding.
Question 4 of 5
When performing an eye examination, which area can a healthcare provider best visualize using an ophthalmoscope?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An ophthalmoscope is a tool used to visualize the internal structures of the eye during an examination. The optic disc, located on the internal surface of the retina, can be best visualized using an ophthalmoscope. The iris, cornea, and conjunctiva are superficial structures that can be examined without the need for an ophthalmoscope.
Therefore, the correct answer is the optic disc.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they are external structures that can be examined directly without the use of an ophthalmoscope.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are included in the Rights of Medication Administration? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Rights of Medication Administration include the right client, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time. An additional right that is sometimes included is the right documentation. The correct answer includes the essential rights that must be ensured during medication administration.
Choice A is incorrect as 'right explanation' is not part of the traditional Rights of Medication Administration.
Choice B is incorrect as 'right explanation' is not included, and choice C is missing the right route.
Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the right dose and right route.