NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
You are caring for a 78-year-old woman who is wondering why she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Although she has several risk factors, which of these is not one of them?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age over 60 and Mexican-American ancestry are both risk factors for glaucoma. Elevated blood pressure also is a risk factor as it can cause optic nerve damage. 20/80 vision, while poor, is not a causal factor for glaucoma.
Question 2 of 5
A laboring client is experiencing late decelerations. Which position should she be placed in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The left lateral position promotes blood flow to the placenta.
Question 3 of 5
The LPN is teaching a 25-year-old client about HPV. Which statements made by the client indicate understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HPV infection is common and most adults will have HPV at some point in their life. It can be transmitted via skin-to-skin contact as well through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. HPV infections can cause cancer, though most infections will disappear within two years. Transmission of HPV can occur even if someone is not symptomatic of infection. The HPV vaccine is recommended for children age 9 up to adults age 26. The only way to help prevent sexual transmission of HPV between partners is with condom use.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing an 18-month-old. Which of these statements made by the parent or caregiver would require follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Around 12 months of age, children should have taken their first steps and stand well. If a child hasn't made progress by 18 months old, a physical therapy evaluation may be necessary. At 18 months, the child should be using a spoon to eat. However, two-word phrases are not expected until 2 years. Separation anxiety is expected between 6 and 18 months.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a female client who has recently been diagnosed with cancer and will soon begin chemotherapy. Which of these statements would require additional follow-up and education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This client is at risk for altered body image secondary to the hair loss from chemotherapy. A wig can be helpful in coping with this, and the client should shop for a wig before his or her hair falls out so that he or she can better match his or her color and style. The remaining statements are accurate.