NCLEX Pn Practice Questions 3 (Exam Mode) By Rnpedia
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The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE). The major complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosis is:
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Nephritis
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Cardiomegaly
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Desquamation
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Meningitis
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Mark the letter of the letter of choice then click on the next button. Score will be posted as soon as the you are done with the quiz. You got 30 minutes to finish the exam. Good luck!
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Which diet is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?
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Low protein, complex carbohydrates
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High protein, simple carbohydrates
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High fat, refined carbohydrates
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Low carbohydrates, complex proteins
Correct Answer
A. High fat, refined carbohydratesExplanation
A diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates increases the risk of colorectal cancer. High fat content results in an increase in fecal bile acids, which facilitate carcinogenic changes. Refined carbohydrates increase the transit time of food through the gastrointestinal tract and increase the exposure time of the intestinal mucosa to cancer-causing substances. Other answer choices do not relate to the question; therefore, they are incorrect.Rate this question:
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The nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip repair. While comforting the infant, the nurse should avoid:
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Holding the infant
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Offering a pacifier
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Providing a mobile
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Offering sterile water
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A. Offering a pacifierExplanation
The nurse should avoid giving the infant a pacifier or bottle because sucking is not permitted. Holding the infant cradled in the arms, providing a mobile, and offering sterile water using a Breck feeder are permitted.Rate this question:
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The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client’s needs by:
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Giving the medication as ordered
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Providing extra water with the medication
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Giving the medication with an antacid
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Requesting an alternate form of the medication
Correct Answer
A. Requesting an alternate form of the medicationExplanation
The client with esophageal varices can develop spontaneous bleeding from the mechanical irritation caused by taking capsules; therefore, the nurse should request the medication in a suspension. Giving the medication as ordered is incorrect because it does not best meet the client’s needs. Providing extra water with the medication is incorrect because it is not the best means of preventing bleeding. Giving the medication with an antacid is incorrect because the medications should not be given with milk or antacids.Rate this question:
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The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which food is a poor source of iron?
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Tomatoes
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Legumes
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Dried fruits
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Nuts
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A. TomatoesExplanation
Tomatoes are a poor source of iron, although they are an excellent source of vitamin C, which increases iron absorption. Other answer choices are good sources of iron; therefore, they are incorrect.Rate this question:
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The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson’s disease ways to prevent curvatures of the spine associated with the disease. To prevent spinal flexion, the nurse should tell the client to:
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Periodically lie prone without a neck pillow
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Sleep only in dorsal recumbent position
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Rest in supine position with his head elevated
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Sleep on either side but keep his back straight
Correct Answer
A. Periodically lie prone without a neck pillowExplanation
Periodically lying in a prone position without a pillow will help prevent the flexion of the spine that occurs with Parkinson’s disease. Sleeping only in dorsal recumbent position and resting in supine position with his head elevated flex the spine; therefore, they are incorrect. Sleeping on either side but keep his back straight is not realistic because of position changes during sleep; therefore, it is incorrect.Rate this question:
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The nurse is planning dietary changes for a client following an episode of pancreatitis. Which diet is suitable for the client?
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Low calorie, low carbohydrate
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High calorie, low fat
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High protein, high fat
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Low protein, high carbohydrate
Correct Answer
A. High calorie, low fatExplanation
The client recovering from pancreatitis needs a diet that is high in calories and low in fat. Other answer choices are incorrect because they can increase the client’s discomfort.Rate this question:
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A client with hypothyroidism frequently complains of feeling cold. The nurse should tell the client that she will be more comfortable if she:
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Uses an electric blanket at night
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Dresses in extra layers of clothing
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Applies a heating pad to her feet
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Takes a hot bath morning and evening
Correct Answer
A. Dresses in extra layers of clothingExplanation
Dressing in layers and using extra covering will help decrease the feeling of being cold that is experienced by the client with hypothyroidism. Decreased sensation and decreased alertness are common in the client with hypothyroidism; therefore, the use of electric blankets and heating pads can result in burns, making it incorrect. The client with hypothyroidism has dry skin, and a hot bath morning and evening would make her condition worse.Rate this question:
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A client has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of laryngeal cancer. Which factor is most significant in the development of laryngeal cancer?
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A family history of laryngeal cancer
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Chronic inhalation of noxious fumes
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Frequent straining of the vocal cords
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A history of alcohol and tobacco use
Correct Answer
A. A history of alcohol and tobacco useExplanation
A history of frequent alcohol and tobacco use is the most significant factor in the development of cancer of the larynx. Other answer choices are also factors in the development of laryngeal cancer, but they are not the most significant; therefore, they are incorrect.Rate this question:
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The nurse is completing an assessment history of a client with pernicious anemia. Which complaint differentiates pernicious anemia from other types of anemia?
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Difficulty in breathing after exertion
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Numbness and tingling in the extremities
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A faster-than-usual heart rate
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Feelings of lightheadedness
Correct Answer
A. Numbness and tingling in the extremitiesExplanation
Numbness and tingling in the extremities is common in the client with pernicious anemia, but not those with other types of anemia. Other answer choices are incorrect because they are symptoms of all types of anemia.Rate this question:
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The chart of a client with schizophrenia states that the client has echolalia. The nurse can expect the client to:
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Speak using words that rhyme
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Repeat words or phrases used by others
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Include irrelevant details in conversation
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Make up new words with new meanings
Correct Answer
A. Repeat words or phrases used by othersExplanation
The client with echolalia repeats words or phrases used by others. Speaking using words that rhyme is incorrect because it refers to clang association. Including irrelevant details in conversation is incorrect because it refers to circumstantiality. Making up new words with new meanings is incorrect because it refers to neologisms.Rate this question:
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Which early morning activity helps to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
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Brushing the teeth
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Drinking a glass of juice
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Drinking a cup of coffee
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Brushing the hair
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A. Drinking a cup of coffeeExplanation
Holding a cup of coffee or hot chocolate helps to relieve the pain and stiffness of the hands. Other answer choices do not relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis; therefore, they are incorrect.Rate this question:
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A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh:
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14 pounds
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18 pounds
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25 pounds
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30 pounds
Correct Answer
A. 14 poundsExplanation
The infant’s birth weight should double by 6 months of age. Other answer choices are incorrect because they are greater than the expected weight gain by 6 months of age.Rate this question:
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A client with nontropical sprue has an exacerbation of symptoms. Which meal selection is responsible for the recurrence of the client’s symptoms?
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Tossed salad with oil and vinegar dressing
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Baked potato with sour cream and chives
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Cream of tomato soup and crackers
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Mixed fruit and yogurt
Correct Answer
A. Cream of tomato soup and crackersExplanation
The symptoms of nontropical sprue and celiac are caused by the ingestion of gluten, which is found in wheat, oats, barley, and rye. Creamed soup and crackers contain gluten. Other answer choices do not contain gluten; therefore, they are incorrect.Rate this question:
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A client with congestive heart failure has been receiving Digoxin (lanoxin). Which finding indicates that the medication is having a desired effect?
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Increased urinary output
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Stabilized weight
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Improved appetite
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Increased pedal edema
Correct Answer
A. Increased urinary outputExplanation
Lanoxin slows and strengthens the contraction of the heart. An increase in urinary output shows that the medication is having a desired effect by eliminating excess fluid from the body. Stabilized weight is incorrect because the weight would decrease. Improved appetite might occur but is not directly related to the question; therefore, it is incorrect. Increased pedal edema is incorrect because pedal edema would decrease, not increase.Rate this question:
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Which play activity is best suited to the gross motor skills of the toddler?
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Coloring book and crayons
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Ball
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Building cubes
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Swing set
Correct Answer
A. BallExplanation
The toddler has gross motor skills suited to playing with a ball, which can be kicked forward or thrown overhand. Coloring book and crayons and building cubes are incorrect because they require fine motor skills. Swinging set is incorrect because the toddler lacks gross motor skills for play on the swing set.Rate this question:
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The physician has ordered Basalgel (aluminum carbonate gel) for a client with recurrent indigestion. The nurse should teach the client common side effects of the medication, which include:
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Constipation
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Urinary retention
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Diarrhea
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Confusion
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A. ConstipationExplanation
Antacids containing aluminum and calcium tend to cause constipation. Urinary retention refers to the side effects of anticholinergic medications used to treat ulcers; therefore, it is incorrect. Diarrhea refers to antacids containing magnesium; therefore, it is incorrect. Confusion refers to dopamine antagonists used to treat ulcers; therefore, it is incorrect.Rate this question:
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A client is admitted with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A common complaint of the client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is:
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Loss of sensation in the lower extremities
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Back pain that lessens when standing
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Decreased urinary output
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Pulsations in the periumbilical area
Correct Answer
A. Pulsations in the periumbilical areaExplanation
The client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm frequently complains of pulsations or "feeling my heart beat" in the abdomen. Loss of sensation in the lower extremities and decreased urinary output are incorrect because they occur with rupture of the aneurysm. Back pain that lessens when standing is incorrect because back pain is not affected by changes in position.Rate this question:
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A client is admitted with acute adrenal crisis. During the intake assessment, the nurse can expect to find that the client has:
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Low blood pressure
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Slow, regular pulse
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Warm, flushed skin
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Increased urination
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A. Low blood pressureExplanation
The client with acute adrenal crisis has symptoms of hypovolemia and shock; therefore, the blood pressure would be low. Slow, regular pulse is incorrect because the pulse would be rapid and irregular. Warm, flushed skin is incorrect because the skin would be cool and pale. Increased urination is incorrect because the urinary output would be decreased.Rate this question:
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An elderly client is hospitalized for a transurethral prostatectomy. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
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Hourly urinary output of 40–50cc
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Bright red urine with many clots
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Dark red urine with few clots
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Requests for pain med q 4 hrs.
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A. Bright red urine with many clotsExplanation
Bright red bleeding with many clots indicates arterial bleeding that requires surgical intervention. Hourly urinary output of 40–50cc is within normal limits; therefore, it is incorrect. Dark red urine with few clots indicates venous bleeding, which can be managed by nursing intervention; therefore, it is incorrect. Requests for pain med q 4 hrs does not indicate excessive need for pain management that requires the doctor’s attention; therefore, it is incorrect.Rate this question:
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A 9-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is suggestive of polymigratory arthritis?
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Irregular movements of the extremities and facial grimacing
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Painless swelling over the extensor surfaces of the joints
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Faint areas of red demarcation over the back and abdomen
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Swelling, inflammation, and effusion of the joints
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A. Swelling, inflammation, and effusion of the jointsExplanation
The child with polymigratory arthritis will exhibit swollen, painful joints. Painless swelling over the extensor surfaces of the joints is incorrect because it describes subcutaneous nodules. Faint areas of red demarcation over the back and abdomen is incorrect because it describes erythema marginatum. Irregular movements of the extremities and facial grimacing is incorrect because it describes Syndeham’s chorea.Rate this question:
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A child with croup is placed in a cool, high-humidity tent connected to room air. The primary purpose of the tent is to:
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Prevent insensible water loss
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Provide a moist environment with oxygen at 30%
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Prevent dehydration and reduce fever
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Liquefy secretions and relieve laryngeal spasm
Correct Answer
A. Liquefy secretions and relieve laryngeal spasmExplanation
The primary reason for placing a child with croup under a mist tent is to liquefy secretions and relieve laryngeal spasms. Preventing insensible water loss is incorrect because it does not prevent insensible water loss. Providing a moist environment with oxygen at 30% is incorrect because the oxygen concentration is too high. Preventing dehydration and reduce fever is incorrect because the mist tent does not prevent dehydration or reduce fever.Rate this question:
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A client is admitted with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. An initial assessment of the client would reveal:
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Slow pulse rate, weight loss, diarrhea, and cardiac failure
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Weight gain, lethargy, slowed speech, and decreased respiratory rate
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Rapid pulse, constipation, and bulging eyes
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Decreased body temperature, weight loss, and increased respirations
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A. Weight gain, lethargy, slowed speech, and decreased respiratory rateExplanation
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, lethargy, slow speech, and decreased respirations. Slow pulse rate, weight loss, diarrhea, cardiac failure ,decreased body temperature, weight loss, and increased respirations do not describe symptoms associated with myxedema; therefore, they are incorrect. Rapid pulse, constipation, and bulging eyes describes symptoms associated with Graves’s disease; therefore, it is incorrect.Rate this question:
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Which statement describes the contagious stage of varicella?
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The contagious stage is 1 day before the onset of the rash until the appearance of vesicles.
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The contagious stage lasts during the vesicular and crusting stages of the lesions.
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The contagious stage is from the onset of the rash until the rash disappears.
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The contagious stage is 1 day before the onset of the rash until all the lesions are crusted.
Correct Answer
A. The contagious stage is 1 day before the onset of the rash until all the lesions are crusted.Explanation
The contagious stage of varicella begins 24 hours before the onset of the rash and lasts until all the lesions are crusted. Other answer choices are inaccurate regarding the time of contagion; therefore, they are incorrect.Rate this question:
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A client admitted to the psychiatric unit claims to be the Son of God and insists that he will not be kept away from his followers. The most likely explanation for the client’s delusion is:
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A religious experience
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A stressful event
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Low self-esteem
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Overwhelming anxiety
Correct Answer
A. Low self-esteemExplanation
Delusions of grandeur are associated with low self-esteem. A religious experience is incorrect because conversion is expressed as sensory or motor deficits. A stressful event and overwhelming anxiety can cause an increase in the client’s delusions but do not explain their purpose; therefore, they are incorrect.Rate this question:
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