NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN 2023 Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaching about preventable diseases should emphasize the importance of getting the following vaccines:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaccines are one of the most effective methods of preventing and controlling certain communicable diseases. The smallpox vaccine is not currently in use because the smallpox virus has been declared eradicated from the world's population. Diseases such as polio, diphtheria, pertussis, and measles are mostly controlled by routine childhood immunization. They have not, however, been eradicated, so children need to be immunized against these diseases.
Choices A, B, and C contain vaccines that do not protect against preventable diseases like polio, pertussis, and measles.
Therefore, the correct choice is D.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a client in the Emergency Department whose membranes have ruptured, the nurse notes that the fluid is a greenish color. What is the cause of this greenish coloration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: meconium. Greenish amniotic fluid passed when the fetus is in a cephalic (head) presentation might indicate fetal distress. A fetus in the breech presentation passes meconium due to compression on the intestinal tract.
Choice A, blood, is incorrect as blood in the amniotic fluid would present as a different color.
Choice C, hydramnios, refers to an excess of amniotic fluid and would not cause the greenish coloration.
Choice D, caput, is swelling of a newborn's scalp and is not related to the color of the amniotic fluid.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following organs of the digestive system has a primary function of absorption?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The small intestine is the correct answer. It is the primary organ responsible for absorption in the digestive system. The stomach's primary function is to break down food through mechanical and chemical digestion. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes to aid in the breakdown of food. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver, which helps in the digestion of fats. However, neither the stomach, pancreas, nor gallbladder play the primary role of absorption in the digestive process, making them incorrect choices.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is not a primary function of the kidneys?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is reabsorption of waste products because the kidneys excrete waste products rather than reabsorbing them.
Choices A, B, and C are indeed primary functions of the kidneys. The kidneys play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure, activating vitamin D, and producing erythropoietin, which stimulates red blood cell production.
Therefore, the primary role of the kidneys is to filter blood, remove waste products, regulate fluid balance, and maintain electrolyte balance.
Question 5 of 5
The client is preparing to learn about the effects of isoniazid (INH). Which information is essential for the client to understand?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is crucial for the client to understand that consuming alcohol while on isoniazid can increase the risk of drug-induced hepatitis. Hepatic damage can lead to dark, concentrated urine.
To minimize gastrointestinal upset, it is recommended to take isoniazid with meals rather than on an empty stomach. Additionally, the client should avoid taking aluminum-containing antacids like aluminum hydroxide with isoniazid, as it can reduce the drug's effectiveness.
Choice A is incorrect because isoniazid should not be taken on an empty stomach to help reduce GI upset.
Choice B is incorrect, as prolonged use of isoniazid does not typically cause dark, concentrated urine.
Choice C is incorrect as taking aluminum hydroxide with isoniazid does not enhance the drug's effects; in fact, it may decrease its effectiveness.