NCLEX RN- NGN Questions With Accurate Answers
Explained.
Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-The placenta separates from the uterine
wall prematurely.
Multigravida - accurate answers-A woman who has been pregnant multiple
times, usually over the age of 35.
Bleeding in Abruptio Placenta vs. Placenta Previa - accurate answers-Bleeding
is usually painful in Abruptio Placenta; bleeding is more voluminous in
placenta previa.
IV Gauge for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-An 18 gauge needle should
be used in preparation to give blood if necessary.
Monitoring Frequency for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-Vital signs,
vaginal bleeding, and fetal heart rate should be measured every 5-15 minutes.
Delivery Method for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-Usually delivered
via C-section.
Fetal Death Incidence - accurate answers-There is a higher incidence of fetal
death with Abruptio Placenta compared to Placenta Previa.
Common Trimester for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-Most commonly
occurs in the third trimester.
Accidental Poisonings Age - accurate answers-Accidental poisonings are most
common at 2 years old.
First Action After Poison Ingestion - accurate answers-Call for medical help.
Inducing Vomiting for Gasoline Ingestion - accurate answers-No, vomiting
should not be induced for gas or any other petroleum products.
What to Bring to ER After Poisoning - accurate answers-The suspected poison
must accompany the child to the ER.
,Accidental Poisoning Risk for Elderly - accurate answers-Elderly clients are at
high risk for accidental poisoning due to poor eyesight.
Chemicals Causing Burns to Oral Mucosa - accurate answers-Lye and caustic
cleaners.
Seizure Risk After Ingestion - accurate answers-Children who have swallowed
drugs and insecticides are at the highest risk for seizure activity.
Impaired Skin Integrity Diagnosis - accurate answers-Yes, it can be an
appropriate nursing diagnosis when Lye or caustic agents have been ingested.
Causative Organism of Acne - accurate answers-P. acnes (propionibacterium
acnes).
Structures Involved in Acne Vulgaris - accurate answers-The sebaceous
glands.
Drugs Given for Acne - accurate answers-Vitamin A, Antibiotics, Retinoids.
Causes of Acne - accurate answers-Dietary indiscretions and uncleanliness are
not causes of acne.
Causative Factors in Acne Vulgaris - accurate answers-Hereditary, Bacterial,
Hormonal.
Most Common Retinoid for Acne - accurate answers-Accutane.
Accutane Analog - accurate answers-Accutane is an analog of Vitamin A.
Common Side Effect of Accutane - accurate answers-Inflammation of the lips;
causes birth defects.
Common Antibiotic for Acne - accurate answers-Tetracycline.
Time to See Results from Acne Treatment - accurate answers-4 to 6 weeks.
Stress and Acne - accurate answers-Yes, stress makes acne worse.
,Face Washing Frequency for Acne - accurate answers-Twice a day.
Instructions for Tetracycline - accurate answers-Take it on an empty stomach
and avoid sunlight (photosensitivity).
Comedones - accurate answers-Blackheads and whiteheads.
Virus Causing AIDS - accurate answers-HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus).
AIDS Virus Target Cells - accurate answers-The AIDS virus invades the helper
T-lymphocytes (or CD4 cells).
AIDS Transmission Routes - accurate answers-Blood, Sexual contact,
Breastfeeding, Across placenta in utero.
HIV Presence in Body Fluids - accurate answers-HIV is present only through
blood, semen, and breast milk.
Risk Groups for AIDS - accurate answers-Homosexual/bisexual men, IV drug
users, Hemophiliacs, Heterosexual partners of infected people, Newborn
children of infected women.
First Test for HIV Antibodies - accurate answers-ELISA.
Test Confirming ELISA - accurate answers-Western Blot.
Best Indicator of HIV Progress - accurate answers-CD4 count.
CD4 Count for AIDS Symptoms Onset - accurate answers-A CD4 count of under
500 is associated with the onset of AIDS-related symptoms.
CD4 Count for Opportunistic Infections - accurate answers-A CD4 count of
under 200 is associated with the onset of opportunistic infections.
CD4 count under 500 - accurate answers-Associated with the onset of AIDS-
related symptoms.
CD4 count under 200 - accurate answers-Associated with the onset of
opportunistic infections.
, Symptoms of HIV disease - accurate answers-1. anorexia, 2. fatigue, 3.
weakness, 4. diarrhea, 5. night sweats, 6. fever.
Classes of drugs for HIV sero-positivity - accurate answers-NRTIs (Nucleoside
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors) and PIs (Protease Inhibitors).
NRTI - accurate answers-An antiviral drug used against HIV that is
incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process.
PI - accurate answers-Most potent of antiviral meds that inhibit cell protein
synthesis, interfering with viral replication.
Effect of NRTIs and PIs - accurate answers-They prevent viral replication.
Goal of NRTIs and PIs for HIV - accurate answers-A delayed onset of AIDS for
as long as possible (usually can delay onset for 10-15 years).
Most common NRTI - accurate answers-AZT (zidovudine).
Challenge of combination drug therapy for HIV - accurate answers-The
number of pills that must be taken in 24 hours can be overwhelming.
Weight change in AIDS clients - accurate answers-Clients with AIDS lose
weight.
Typical pneumonia of AIDS - accurate answers-Caused by Pneumocystic
carinii.
Common oral/esophageal infections in AIDS - accurate answers-Candida.
Most common cancer in AIDS patients - accurate answers-Kaposi's sarcoma.
Kaposi's sarcoma - accurate answers-A cancer of the skin.
AIDS and lymphomas - accurate answers-True.
Lab findings in AIDS - accurate answers-Decreased RBC's, WBC's and platelets.
Explained.
Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-The placenta separates from the uterine
wall prematurely.
Multigravida - accurate answers-A woman who has been pregnant multiple
times, usually over the age of 35.
Bleeding in Abruptio Placenta vs. Placenta Previa - accurate answers-Bleeding
is usually painful in Abruptio Placenta; bleeding is more voluminous in
placenta previa.
IV Gauge for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-An 18 gauge needle should
be used in preparation to give blood if necessary.
Monitoring Frequency for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-Vital signs,
vaginal bleeding, and fetal heart rate should be measured every 5-15 minutes.
Delivery Method for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-Usually delivered
via C-section.
Fetal Death Incidence - accurate answers-There is a higher incidence of fetal
death with Abruptio Placenta compared to Placenta Previa.
Common Trimester for Abruptio Placenta - accurate answers-Most commonly
occurs in the third trimester.
Accidental Poisonings Age - accurate answers-Accidental poisonings are most
common at 2 years old.
First Action After Poison Ingestion - accurate answers-Call for medical help.
Inducing Vomiting for Gasoline Ingestion - accurate answers-No, vomiting
should not be induced for gas or any other petroleum products.
What to Bring to ER After Poisoning - accurate answers-The suspected poison
must accompany the child to the ER.
,Accidental Poisoning Risk for Elderly - accurate answers-Elderly clients are at
high risk for accidental poisoning due to poor eyesight.
Chemicals Causing Burns to Oral Mucosa - accurate answers-Lye and caustic
cleaners.
Seizure Risk After Ingestion - accurate answers-Children who have swallowed
drugs and insecticides are at the highest risk for seizure activity.
Impaired Skin Integrity Diagnosis - accurate answers-Yes, it can be an
appropriate nursing diagnosis when Lye or caustic agents have been ingested.
Causative Organism of Acne - accurate answers-P. acnes (propionibacterium
acnes).
Structures Involved in Acne Vulgaris - accurate answers-The sebaceous
glands.
Drugs Given for Acne - accurate answers-Vitamin A, Antibiotics, Retinoids.
Causes of Acne - accurate answers-Dietary indiscretions and uncleanliness are
not causes of acne.
Causative Factors in Acne Vulgaris - accurate answers-Hereditary, Bacterial,
Hormonal.
Most Common Retinoid for Acne - accurate answers-Accutane.
Accutane Analog - accurate answers-Accutane is an analog of Vitamin A.
Common Side Effect of Accutane - accurate answers-Inflammation of the lips;
causes birth defects.
Common Antibiotic for Acne - accurate answers-Tetracycline.
Time to See Results from Acne Treatment - accurate answers-4 to 6 weeks.
Stress and Acne - accurate answers-Yes, stress makes acne worse.
,Face Washing Frequency for Acne - accurate answers-Twice a day.
Instructions for Tetracycline - accurate answers-Take it on an empty stomach
and avoid sunlight (photosensitivity).
Comedones - accurate answers-Blackheads and whiteheads.
Virus Causing AIDS - accurate answers-HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus).
AIDS Virus Target Cells - accurate answers-The AIDS virus invades the helper
T-lymphocytes (or CD4 cells).
AIDS Transmission Routes - accurate answers-Blood, Sexual contact,
Breastfeeding, Across placenta in utero.
HIV Presence in Body Fluids - accurate answers-HIV is present only through
blood, semen, and breast milk.
Risk Groups for AIDS - accurate answers-Homosexual/bisexual men, IV drug
users, Hemophiliacs, Heterosexual partners of infected people, Newborn
children of infected women.
First Test for HIV Antibodies - accurate answers-ELISA.
Test Confirming ELISA - accurate answers-Western Blot.
Best Indicator of HIV Progress - accurate answers-CD4 count.
CD4 Count for AIDS Symptoms Onset - accurate answers-A CD4 count of under
500 is associated with the onset of AIDS-related symptoms.
CD4 Count for Opportunistic Infections - accurate answers-A CD4 count of
under 200 is associated with the onset of opportunistic infections.
CD4 count under 500 - accurate answers-Associated with the onset of AIDS-
related symptoms.
CD4 count under 200 - accurate answers-Associated with the onset of
opportunistic infections.
, Symptoms of HIV disease - accurate answers-1. anorexia, 2. fatigue, 3.
weakness, 4. diarrhea, 5. night sweats, 6. fever.
Classes of drugs for HIV sero-positivity - accurate answers-NRTIs (Nucleoside
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors) and PIs (Protease Inhibitors).
NRTI - accurate answers-An antiviral drug used against HIV that is
incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process.
PI - accurate answers-Most potent of antiviral meds that inhibit cell protein
synthesis, interfering with viral replication.
Effect of NRTIs and PIs - accurate answers-They prevent viral replication.
Goal of NRTIs and PIs for HIV - accurate answers-A delayed onset of AIDS for
as long as possible (usually can delay onset for 10-15 years).
Most common NRTI - accurate answers-AZT (zidovudine).
Challenge of combination drug therapy for HIV - accurate answers-The
number of pills that must be taken in 24 hours can be overwhelming.
Weight change in AIDS clients - accurate answers-Clients with AIDS lose
weight.
Typical pneumonia of AIDS - accurate answers-Caused by Pneumocystic
carinii.
Common oral/esophageal infections in AIDS - accurate answers-Candida.
Most common cancer in AIDS patients - accurate answers-Kaposi's sarcoma.
Kaposi's sarcoma - accurate answers-A cancer of the skin.
AIDS and lymphomas - accurate answers-True.
Lab findings in AIDS - accurate answers-Decreased RBC's, WBC's and platelets.
