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NCLEX-PN Exam Questions - Part 81

Jenny Clarke

Mon, 10 Feb 2025

1. When a client wishes to improve her appearance by removing excess skin from her face and neck, the nurse should provide teaching regarding which of the following procedures?

A) dermabrasion
B) rhinoplasty
C) blepharoplasty
D) rhytidectomy



2. All of the following are clinical manifestations indicating male climacteric except:

A) hot flashes.
B) loss of reproductive ability.
C) headaches.
D) heart palpitations.



3. When a middle-age woman says to the nurse, 'I - m really worried about menopause. When my mom went through it, she got really depressed.' The nurse - s best response is:

A) 'It is a myth that women get depressed because of menopause.'
B) 'Menopause is a normal developmental process.'
C) 'It sounds like you are worried that you might become depressed during menopause.'
D) 'When women experience depression during menopause it is usually because of social stresses.'



4. When a woman is receiving postpartum epidural morphine, the nurse should plan to observe for which of the following side effects to occur within the first 3 hours?

A) nausea and vomiting
B) itching
C) urinary retention
D) somnolence



5. The teaching plan for a postpartum client who is about to be discharged should include which of the following instructions?

A) 'It is normal for your breasts to be tender. You should call the physician if you also have redness and fatigue.'
B) 'Because your baby was delivered vaginally, you might have to urinate more frequently.'
C) 'It is normal to run a low-grade temperature for a few days. If it is higher than 100° F, call your physician.'
D) 'Be sure to call your physician if your vaginal discharge becomes bright red.'



1. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Rhytidectomy is the procedure for removing excess skin from the face and neck. It is commonly called a face-lift. Dermabrasion involves the spraying of a chemical to cause light freezing of the skin, which is then abraded with sandpaper or a revolving wire brush. It is used to remove facial scars, severe acne, and pigment from tattoos. Rhinoplasty is performed to improve the appearance of the nose and involves reshaping the nasal skeleton and overlying skin.Blepharoplasty is the procedure that removes loose and protruding fat from the upper and lower eyelids. Health Promotion and Maintenance

2. Right Answer: B
Explanation: The likelihood of fathering children does decrease with aging and decreased testosterone production, but men do not lose their ability to reproduce during the climacteric. Many men do not experience any physical symptoms of climacteric but some men do report hot flashes, headaches, and heart palpitations, among other symptoms. Health Promotion and Maintenance

3. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Choice 3 not only acknowledges the clients fear but invites more disclosure and discussion. Reflective listening is very therapeutic and in this case acknowledges the womans unspoken fear that she might become depressed like her mother. When her fears have been acknowledged and she feels that the nurse understands, she will be more open to the teaching or interventions to follow. It is a myth that menopause causes depression, but to say that to this client does not acknowledge the fear she shared with the nurse and gives the impression the nurse doesnt care about her concern. It closes down communication. It is also true that menopause is a normal developmental process. This can certainly be used in teaching but not to address her immediate concern; the client might feel the nurse doesnt think her concern is appropriate because menopause is normal. If women experience depression during menopause, it is usually due to social stresses such as loss of loved ones, loss of roles, caregiver demands, and physical problems. Choice 4 is true but is a nontherapeutic response in this situation.Health Promotion and Maintenance

4. Right Answer: B
Explanation: A side effect of postpartum epidural morphine is the onset of itching within 3 hours of injection and lasting up to 10 hours. Nausea and vomiting might occur 47 hours after injection. Urinary retention is a side effect of postpartum epidural morphine but is not assessed as such within the first 3 hours. Somnolence is a rare side effect. Health Promotion and Maintenance

5. Right Answer: D
Explanation: The vaginal discharge after birth is called lochia, and it changes from red (rubra) to serosa (clear) on the third postpartum day. If it returns to red or contains clots, it could signal impending hemorrhage or infection and the physician should be notified. It is not normal for the breasts to be tender. If the breasts become engorged, they might be tender and the mother might need to be given additional instructions on breast care. Tenderness, redness, and fatigue are clinical manifestations of mastitis and should be reported to the physician. A woman should void in normal patterns and frequency after birth. Increased frequency is a sign of a urinary tract infection and should be reported to the physician. By the time of discharge, the womans temperature should be normal. Elevations should be reported to the physician. Health Promotion and Maintenance

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