Nclex review ( health promotion and maintenance) Exam Prep Questions And
Answers (202472025)
Risk factors for osteoporosis - ✔✔-sports injury to joint
-Genetic
-Obesity
-Repetitive Joint stress
Frostbite prevention with teenagers who participate in cold weather activities: - ✔✔-Alcohol abuse
-Dehydration
-Diabetes
-Exhaustion
If a pregnant woman gets rubella from an unimmunized child during the first trimester, there is a
chance the child will have a ___ ___ - ✔✔Birth defect
Goal is to prevent defects of of child in utero
What should the nurse do to prevent ageism when working with older adults client? -
✔✔Understand the normal ageing process, while maintaining contact with healthy, independent,
older clients
Priority when giving pre op meds?
- consent
- check id band - ✔✔Check id band
UAP is relieving traction for a client that is going to an xray, should the nurse stop them from
doing this?why? - ✔✔yes, because you need to have an order to do this. And the pt can get an xray
with traction
Person is in cardiac arrest. What to do?
Apply?
Continue?
,Stop?
Shout? - ✔✔-Apply defibrilator to bare skin
-Continue CPR until advised to deliver shock
-Stop CPR while machine analyzes rhythm
-Shout clear
Linens caught on fire, what type of extinguisher to use? - ✔✔-Water, for type A fires
-
When you see a question in which you must determine a task priority, start by thinking about
safety. There are four separate tasks the nurse would like the housekeeper to complete. Consider
which issue is the most hazardous, or affects the safety of the most number of people. Think about
what is happening in each option and who may be affected if that situation is not corrected
immediately. - ✔✔
Client has hep b, reinforce what to family? - ✔✔Reinforce to not share personal items, such as
razors of toothbrush
A hematocrit in postpartum women can drop as low as __ percent (0.2) and not require transfusion
in the absence of symptoms of hypovolemia. A hematocrit of __ and lower should be reported
even in the absence of dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath with exertion, and syncope.
- ✔✔-20
-18
teachings for prevention of constipation include
- esatblishing a ____
- ___ regimen, increased ___, - ✔✔
During the acute stage of ___ ____, rest is crucial for the heart and cardiovascular system. Resting
while listening to music, or even watching television, would allow the child to relax while being
entertained. - ✔✔Rheumatic fever
, Ice causes vasoconstriction and is most effective if applied soon after the birth to prevent edema
and to numb the area. Chemical ice packs or clean gloves filled with ice may be used during the
first 12 hours after a vaginal birth. Witch hazel contains chemicals called tannins. When applied
directly to the skin, witch hazel might help reduce swelling and help repair broken skin. Analgesics
such as __ and __such as ibuprofen frequently are prescribed to provide relief for mild to moderate
discomfort. ___ anesthetic may be used as needed to decrease surface discomfort and allow more
comfortable ambulation. Sexual intercourse prior to healing of the episiotomy may contribute to
further perineal damage. - ✔✔- Acetaminophen and NSAID
- Topical
The client's blood glucose is extremely high and needs to be quickly reduced. The prescription
given by the primary healthcare provider is for 30 units of NPH insulin, an intermediate acting
insulin whose onset is about 1 ½ hours. That is too long to wait to start reducing this elevated
glucose. This client should have been prescribed regular insulin. - ✔✔
What actions would be appropriate for a nurse who is administering ear drops to a six year old
child? - ✔✔Supine with affected ear up allows for proper administration of medication. Never
attempt to put drops directly on the eardrum. Administer along inside of ear so that drops flow by
gravity into ear. Remaining supine for several minutes permits the fluid to be absorbed.
Timolol does decrease __ humor formation; therefore decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP). - ✔✔-
aqueous
A client is diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer due to Helicobacter pylori (H Pylori). In addition to
antibiotic therapy, the nurse anticipates that the client will also receive what class of pharmacologic
agent? - ✔✔Proton pump inhibitor
Administering a beta blocker to a client who has a heart rate less than __ could possibly cause the
client to develop symptomatic bradycardia and hypotension. - ✔✔60
What does a non-stress test tell the nurse about a pregnant client? - ✔✔The baby is doing well and
the placenta is providing enough oxygen at this time
A positive Chovostek's and Trousseau's is indicative of ___ and low ___. This can occur if ____
are accidentally removed when the thyroid is removed. - ✔✔- tetany , low calcium
-parathyroids
Answers (202472025)
Risk factors for osteoporosis - ✔✔-sports injury to joint
-Genetic
-Obesity
-Repetitive Joint stress
Frostbite prevention with teenagers who participate in cold weather activities: - ✔✔-Alcohol abuse
-Dehydration
-Diabetes
-Exhaustion
If a pregnant woman gets rubella from an unimmunized child during the first trimester, there is a
chance the child will have a ___ ___ - ✔✔Birth defect
Goal is to prevent defects of of child in utero
What should the nurse do to prevent ageism when working with older adults client? -
✔✔Understand the normal ageing process, while maintaining contact with healthy, independent,
older clients
Priority when giving pre op meds?
- consent
- check id band - ✔✔Check id band
UAP is relieving traction for a client that is going to an xray, should the nurse stop them from
doing this?why? - ✔✔yes, because you need to have an order to do this. And the pt can get an xray
with traction
Person is in cardiac arrest. What to do?
Apply?
Continue?
,Stop?
Shout? - ✔✔-Apply defibrilator to bare skin
-Continue CPR until advised to deliver shock
-Stop CPR while machine analyzes rhythm
-Shout clear
Linens caught on fire, what type of extinguisher to use? - ✔✔-Water, for type A fires
-
When you see a question in which you must determine a task priority, start by thinking about
safety. There are four separate tasks the nurse would like the housekeeper to complete. Consider
which issue is the most hazardous, or affects the safety of the most number of people. Think about
what is happening in each option and who may be affected if that situation is not corrected
immediately. - ✔✔
Client has hep b, reinforce what to family? - ✔✔Reinforce to not share personal items, such as
razors of toothbrush
A hematocrit in postpartum women can drop as low as __ percent (0.2) and not require transfusion
in the absence of symptoms of hypovolemia. A hematocrit of __ and lower should be reported
even in the absence of dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath with exertion, and syncope.
- ✔✔-20
-18
teachings for prevention of constipation include
- esatblishing a ____
- ___ regimen, increased ___, - ✔✔
During the acute stage of ___ ____, rest is crucial for the heart and cardiovascular system. Resting
while listening to music, or even watching television, would allow the child to relax while being
entertained. - ✔✔Rheumatic fever
, Ice causes vasoconstriction and is most effective if applied soon after the birth to prevent edema
and to numb the area. Chemical ice packs or clean gloves filled with ice may be used during the
first 12 hours after a vaginal birth. Witch hazel contains chemicals called tannins. When applied
directly to the skin, witch hazel might help reduce swelling and help repair broken skin. Analgesics
such as __ and __such as ibuprofen frequently are prescribed to provide relief for mild to moderate
discomfort. ___ anesthetic may be used as needed to decrease surface discomfort and allow more
comfortable ambulation. Sexual intercourse prior to healing of the episiotomy may contribute to
further perineal damage. - ✔✔- Acetaminophen and NSAID
- Topical
The client's blood glucose is extremely high and needs to be quickly reduced. The prescription
given by the primary healthcare provider is for 30 units of NPH insulin, an intermediate acting
insulin whose onset is about 1 ½ hours. That is too long to wait to start reducing this elevated
glucose. This client should have been prescribed regular insulin. - ✔✔
What actions would be appropriate for a nurse who is administering ear drops to a six year old
child? - ✔✔Supine with affected ear up allows for proper administration of medication. Never
attempt to put drops directly on the eardrum. Administer along inside of ear so that drops flow by
gravity into ear. Remaining supine for several minutes permits the fluid to be absorbed.
Timolol does decrease __ humor formation; therefore decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP). - ✔✔-
aqueous
A client is diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer due to Helicobacter pylori (H Pylori). In addition to
antibiotic therapy, the nurse anticipates that the client will also receive what class of pharmacologic
agent? - ✔✔Proton pump inhibitor
Administering a beta blocker to a client who has a heart rate less than __ could possibly cause the
client to develop symptomatic bradycardia and hypotension. - ✔✔60
What does a non-stress test tell the nurse about a pregnant client? - ✔✔The baby is doing well and
the placenta is providing enough oxygen at this time
A positive Chovostek's and Trousseau's is indicative of ___ and low ___. This can occur if ____
are accidentally removed when the thyroid is removed. - ✔✔- tetany , low calcium
-parathyroids
