Published - Thu, 23 Feb 2023
NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 7
1. A pregnant Asian client who is experiencing morning sickness wants to take ginger to relieve the nausea. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A) 'I will call your physician to see if we can start some ginger.'
B) 'We don - t use home remedies in this clinic.'
C) 'Herbs are not as effective as regular medicines.'
D) 'Just eat some dry crackers instead.'
2. Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
A) metoclopramide (Reglan)
B) onedansetron (Zofran)
C) hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
D) prochlorperazine (Compazine)
3. Which of the following is likely to increase the risk of sexually transmitted disease?
A) alcohol use
B) certain types of sexual practices
C) oral contraception use
D) all of the above
4. Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of:
A) primary prevention.
B) secondary prevention.
C) tertiary prevention.
D) primary health care prevention.
5. The nurse teaching about preventable diseases should emphasize the importance of getting the following vaccines:
A) human papilloma virus, genital herpes, measles.
B) pneumonia, HIV, mumps.
C) syphilis, gonorrhea, pneumonia.
D) polio, pertussis, measles.
A) 'I will call your physician to see if we can start some ginger.'
B) 'We don - t use home remedies in this clinic.'
C) 'Herbs are not as effective as regular medicines.'
D) 'Just eat some dry crackers instead.'
2. Which of the following medications is a serotonin antagonist that might be used to relieve nausea and vomiting?
A) metoclopramide (Reglan)
B) onedansetron (Zofran)
C) hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
D) prochlorperazine (Compazine)
3. Which of the following is likely to increase the risk of sexually transmitted disease?
A) alcohol use
B) certain types of sexual practices
C) oral contraception use
D) all of the above
4. Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of:
A) primary prevention.
B) secondary prevention.
C) tertiary prevention.
D) primary health care prevention.
5. The nurse teaching about preventable diseases should emphasize the importance of getting the following vaccines:
A) human papilloma virus, genital herpes, measles.
B) pneumonia, HIV, mumps.
C) syphilis, gonorrhea, pneumonia.
D) polio, pertussis, measles.
1. Right Answer: A
Explanation: This statement reveals cultural sensitivity. Ginger is sometimes used to relieve nausea. The other statements are culturally insensitive and do not show an awareness of herbal pharmacology. Physiological Adaptation
2. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Zofran is a serotonin antagonist that can be used to relieve nausea and vomiting. The other medications can be used for nausea and vomiting, but they have different mechanisms of action. Physiological Adaptation
3. Right Answer: D
Explanation: STDs affect certain groups in groups in greater numbers. Factors associated with risk include being younger than 25 years of age, being a member of a minority group, residing in an urban setting, being impoverished, and using crack cocaine. Physiological Adaptation
4. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. Physiological Adaptation
5. Right Answer: D
Explanation: 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 worlds 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. Physiological Adaptation
Explanation: This statement reveals cultural sensitivity. Ginger is sometimes used to relieve nausea. The other statements are culturally insensitive and do not show an awareness of herbal pharmacology. Physiological Adaptation
2. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Zofran is a serotonin antagonist that can be used to relieve nausea and vomiting. The other medications can be used for nausea and vomiting, but they have different mechanisms of action. Physiological Adaptation
3. Right Answer: D
Explanation: STDs affect certain groups in groups in greater numbers. Factors associated with risk include being younger than 25 years of age, being a member of a minority group, residing in an urban setting, being impoverished, and using crack cocaine. Physiological Adaptation
4. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. Physiological Adaptation
5. Right Answer: D
Explanation: 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 worlds 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. Physiological Adaptation
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