NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Health Promotion Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working at an osteoporosis screening clinic and is interviewing and performing health assessments on women. Which clients are at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Risk factors for osteoporosis include being of Asian or Caucasian descent, early menopause, a family history of osteoporosis, and inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. Large-boned, dark-skinned women (e.g., those of African descent) have a lower risk due to higher bone density. A physically active lifestyle is protective against osteoporosis, reducing the risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has given the client with a nonplaster (fiberglass) leg cast instructions regarding cast care at home. The nurse determines that the client needs further teaching if the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a hair dryer on a hot setting to dry a wet fiberglass cast can cause burns or damage the cast. Avoiding slippery floors, not scratching under the cast, and wiping the cast with a damp cloth are correct care instructions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is suspected of having a diagnosis of testicular cancer. Which data will be most helpful for determining the client's risk for this type of cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Race is a key risk factor for testicular cancer, with higher incidence in White males compared to other groups. Marital status, number of children, and sexual partners are not established risk factors for this cancer.
Question 4 of 5
The home care nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of the self-management of trigeminal neuralgia. Which client statement indicates that there is a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic irritation of cranial nerve V results in trigeminal neuralgia, and it is characterized by intermittent episodes of intense pain of sudden onset on the affected side of the face. The pain is rarely relieved by analgesics. It is recommended that clients chew on the unaffected side and use warm mouthwash for oral hygiene. Medications such as carbamazepine help control the pain of trigeminal neuralgia.
Question 5 of 5
A mother infected with hepatitis B asks the nurse about the possibility of breastfeeding her neonate. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breastfeeding is safe for hepatitis B-positive mothers if the neonate is vaccinated and receives immunoglobulin, reducing transmission risk.