NCLEX PN Practice Test
Question 1 of 5.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is prescribed acyclovir for genital herpes. Which statement should be included by the nurse?
A. Adhesive bandaging should remain on the lesions to prevent virus shedding
B. Blood tests will be drawn to ensure that the virus is eradicated
C. Condoms should be used during intercourse until the lesions are healed
D. Gloves should be used to apply the medication to the lesions
Explanation: Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir, and valacyclovir are commonly used to treat herpes infection as they shorte the duration and severity of active lesions. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a herpes simplex virus and is highly contagious, especially when lesions are active. It remains dormant in the body even when active lesions are healed; however, it is still contagious, even when dormant. The infection can be spread to other people or other parts of the body via skin-to-skin contact; therefore, gloves should be used when applying topical antiviral or analgesic (eg, lidocaine) medications. There is no cure for genital herpes; treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and preventing the spread of infection
Question 2 of 5.
The nurse is to change a dressing. Which is essential to do when opening the dressing set?
A. Open the first flap away from the nurse.
B. Open the first flap toward the nurse.
C. Place the dressing set on a chair beside the bed.
D. Place the dressing set on the client's bed.
Explanation: The first flap should be opened away from the nurse to allow the last flap to be opened toward the nurse, preventing contamination. The dressing set should be placed at waist height on a clean surface like an overbed table, not on the bed or a chair.
Question 3 of 5.
A young adult is admitted to the psychiatric unit because she has become very withdrawn and has stopped attending college classes. She sits for hours rocking back and forth and appears to be talking to someone at intervals. She does not eat or bathe or relate to others. How should the nurse approach this client upon admission?
A. Explain the unit routines to her in detail
B. Ask her if she has any question about the unit or what she is supposed to do
C. Briefly explain the most essential information and then sit with her
D. Take her by the hand and orient her to the unit
Explanation: A withdrawn client may be overwhelmed by detailed explanations. Brief information and quiet presence build trust and reduce anxiety.
Question 4 of 5.
A 1-year-old boy is hospitalized for a fractured femur. There is a PRN order for pain medication. What is the best way to assess the child for pain?
A. Ask the parent who is present if the child appears to be in pain.
B. Observe the child's behavior carefully.
C. Ask the child where it hurts and how badly it hurts.
D. Have the child look at pictures of faces and select the one that best describes how he feels right now.
Explanation: A 1-year-old cannot verbalize pain; observing behavior (e.g., crying, guarding) is the most reliable pain assessment method.
Question 5 of 5.
A client is to be discharged on enoxaparin (Lovenox) for the next two days. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
A. I will wash my hands before I prepare the injection.
B. I will give the injection in my thigh.
C. I will pinch the skin before I inject the medicine.
D. I will not massage the area after the shot.
Explanation: Enoxaparin is injected subcutaneously in the abdomen, not the thigh, indicating a need for further teaching.
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