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NCLEX NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
National Council Licensure Examination - NCLEX-RN (Page 22 )

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A diagnosis of hepatitis C is confirmed by a male client's physician. The nurse should be knowledgeable of the differences between hepatitis A, B, and C. Which of the following are characteristics of hepatitis C?

  1. The potential for chronic liver disease is minimal.
  2. The onset of symptoms is abrupt.
  3. The incubation period is 2­26 weeks.
  4. There is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B, but not for hepatitis C.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) Hepatitis C and B may result in chronic liver disease. Hepatitis A has a low potential for chronic liver disease. (B) Hepatitis C and B have insidious onsets. Hepatitis A has an abrupt onset. (C) Incubation periods are as follows: hepatitis C is 2­26 weeks, hepatitis B is 6­20 weeks, and hepatitis A is 2­6 weeks. (D) Only hepatitis B has an effective vaccine.



A diagnosis of hepatitis C is confirmed by a male client's physician. The nurse should be knowledgeable of the differences between hepatitis A, B, and C. Which of the following are characteristics of hepatitis C?

  1. The potential for chronic liver disease is minimal.
  2. The onset of symptoms is abrupt.
  3. The incubation period is 2­26 weeks.
  4. There is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B, but not for hepatitis C.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) Hepatitis C and B may result in chronic liver disease. Hepatitis A has a low potential for chronic liver disease. (B) Hepatitis C and B have insidious onsets. Hepatitis A has an abrupt onset. (C) Incubation periods are as follows: hepatitis C is 2­26 weeks, hepatitis B is 6­20 weeks, and hepatitis A is 2­6 weeks. (D) Only hepatitis B has an effective vaccine.



Which of the following statements relevant to a suicidal client is correct?

  1. The more specific a client's plan, the more likely he or she is to attempt suicide.
  2. A client who is unsuccessful at a first suicide attempt is not likely to make future attempts.
  3. A client who threatens suicide is just seeking attention and is not likely to attempt suicide.
  4. Nurses who care for a client who has attempted suicide should not make any reference to the word "suicide" in order to protect the client's ego.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) This is a high-risk factor for potential suicide. (B) A previous suicide attempt is a definite risk factor for subsequent attempts. (C) Every threat of suicide should be taken seriously. (D) The client should be asked directly about his or her intent to do bodily harm. The client is never hurt by direct, respectful questions.



Which of the following statements relevant to a suicidal client is correct?

  1. The more specific a client's plan, the more likely he or she is to attempt suicide.
  2. A client who is unsuccessful at a first suicide attempt is not likely to make future attempts.
  3. A client who threatens suicide is just seeking attention and is not likely to attempt suicide.
  4. Nurses who care for a client who has attempted suicide should not make any reference to the word "suicide" in order to protect the client's ego.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) This is a high-risk factor for potential suicide. (B) A previous suicide attempt is a definite risk factor for subsequent attempts. (C) Every threat of suicide should be taken seriously. (D) The client should be asked directly about his or her intent to do bodily harm. The client is never hurt by direct, respectful questions.



A child is admitted to the emergency room with her mother. Her mother states that she has been exposed to chickenpox. During the assessment, the nurse would note a characteristic rash:

  1. That is covered with vesicular scabs all in the macular stage
  2. That appears profusely on the trunk and sparsely on the extremities
  3. That first appears on the neck and spreads downward
  4. That appears especially on the cheeks, which gives a"slapped-cheek" appearance

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) A rash with vesicular scabs in all stages (macule, papule, vesicle, and crusts). (B) A rash that appears profusely on the trunk and sparsely on the extremities. (C) A rash that first appears on the neck and spreads downward is characteristic of rubeola and rubella. (D) A rash, especially on the cheeks, that gives a "slapped-cheek" appearance is characteristic of roseola.



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