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Saunder's Comprehensive NCLEX Review Practice Questions with correct answers graded A+ already passed!Which teaching method is most effective when providing instruction to members of special populations? 1. Teach-back 2. video instruction 3. written materials 4. verbal explanation - correct answer 1. Teach-back Rationale: When providing education to members of special populations, return explanation and demonstration (teach-back) of are particular importance to ensure safety and mutual understanding. This method is the most reliable in confirming the client understands the instructions. Which health concerns should the nurse be aware of as risk factors when caring for clients of African American descent? Select all that apply: 1. cancer 2. obesity 3. hypertension 4. heart disease 5. hypothyroidism 6. diabetes mellitus - correct answer 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Rationale: obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, and cancer are prevalent among African Americans. The nurse is planning care for a client of Native Hawaiian descent who recently had a baby. The nurse develops a teaching plan and includes info about which measure that's related to a newborn complication within this ethnic group? 1. safe sleeping 2. car seat safety 3. breast-feeding 4. baby-proofing - correct answer 1. Safe sleeping Rationale: The native Hawaiian population has a disproportionately higher rate of infant mortality compared with other ethnic groups. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a major cause of infant mortality. Safe sleeping is an important measure to prevent this newborn complication. The nurse is planning care for an assigned client. The nurse should include info in the plan of care about the prevention of HIV for which individuals specifically at risk? A+ 1. lesbian persons 2. men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) 3. women-who-have-sex-with-women (WSW) 4. Female-To-Male (FTM) transgender persons - correct answer 2. MSM Rationale: MSM (men who have sex with men) are at a higher risk for HIV and AIDS. Which therapeutic communication technique is most helpful when working with transgender persons? 1. using open-ended questions 2. using their first name to address them 3. using pronouns associated with birth sex 4. anticipating the client's needs and making suggestions - correct answer 1. Using open-ended questions Rationale: The use of open-ended questions is the most helpful in communicating with transgender persons because it assists in refraining from judgment and allows the client the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings. Which special population should be targeted for breast cancer screening by way of mammography? Select all that apply: 1. male-to-female (MTF) 2. female-to-male (FTM) 3. men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM) 4. women-who-have-sex-with-men (WSM) 5. women-who-have-sex-with-women (WSW) - correct answer 1, 2, 4, 5 Rationale: Transgender persons who have undergone sexual reassignment surgery should have the respective preventive screenings. WSW and WSM should also have screenings. The nurse is volunteering with an outreach program to provide basic healthcare for homeless people. Which finding, if noted, should be addressed first? 1. BP 154/72 2. visual acuity of 20/200 in both eyes 3. random blood glucose level of 206 4. complaints of pain associated with numbness and tingling in both feet - correct answer 4. complaints of pain associated with numbness and tingling in both feet Rationale: With this population, the complaints of pain associated with numbness and tingling should be addressed first. If the client perceives value to the service provided, they will be likely to provide follow-up care. While the bp, blood glucose, and vision are concerning, the client's stated concern should be addressed first. A+ The nurse is preparing discharge resources for a client being discharged to the homeless shelter. When looking at the discharge medication reconciliation form, the nurse determines there is a need for follow-up if which medication was prescribed? 1. Glipizide 2. Lisinopril 3. Metformin 4. Beclomethasone - correct answer 1. Glipizide Rationale: Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic medication and is classified as a sulfonylurea. A major side effect of this medication is hypoglycemia, which is a safety risk to the homeless population. Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Although there are side effects that should be included in discharge instructions, there is less of a threat to safety with this medication and the benefits to it are important. Metformin is an oral biguanide and is used for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Hypoglycemia is less of a concern with this medication compared with other oral hypoglycemics. Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid used for obstructive lung disease, and although there are side effects the client should know about, there is not a particular safety risk associated with this medication for the homeless person. The nurse is completing the admission assessment for a client who is intellectually disabled. Which part of the client encounter may require more time to complete? 1. the history 2. the physical assessment 3. the nursing plan of care 4. the readmission risk assessment - correct answer 1. the history Rationale: intellectually disabled clients tend to be poor historians, and it may take more time to ask questions in different ways when collecting the history data. The nurse working in a correctional facility is caring for a new prisoner. The client asks about health risks associated with living in a prison. How should the nurse respond? 1. "health care is very limited in the prison setting" 2. "living in a prison isn't different than living at home" 3. "living in a prison can predispose a person to different health conditions" 4. "living in a prison is similar to living in a condominium complex or dorm" - correct answer 3. "living in a prison can predispose a person to different health conditions" Rationale: the environment of a prison can predispose a person to different health conditions. Option 1 does not address the client's question and options 2 and 4 convey incorrect information. A nurse working in a community outreach program for foster children plans care knowing that which health conditions are common in this population? Select all that apply: 1. asthma 2. claustrophobia