NCLEX-PN Practice Question Answers

NCLEX-PN Practice Question & Answers Chapter 5 Care of Special Populations Priority Concepts Caregiving, Health Disparities

Question 1 Which teaching method is most effective when providing instruction to members of special populations?

• Teach-back
• Video instruction
• Written materials
• Verbal explanation

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Question 2 Which is most appropriate when communicating with a transgender person?

• Using preferred pronouns
• Using their first name to address them
• Using pronouns associated with birth sex
• Anticipating the client's needs and making suggestions

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Question 3 The nurse is volunteering with an outreach program to provide basic health care for homeless people. Which finding, if noted, must be addressed first?

• Blood pressure 154/72 mmHg.
• Visual acuity of 20/200 in both eyes
• Random blood glucose level of 206 mg/dL
• Complaints of pain associated with numbness and tingling in both feet

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Question 4 The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who is intellectually disabled. Which part of the client encounter may require more time to complete? 1 / 3

• The history
• The physical assessment
• The nursing plan of care
• The readmission risk assessment

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Question 5 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 would the nurse respond?

• "Health care is very limited in the prison setting."
• "Living in a prison isn't different than living at home."
• "Living in a prison can predispose a person to different health conditions."
• "Living in a prison is similar to living in a condominium complex or dormitory."

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Question 6 The nurse is caring for a female client in the emergency department who presents with a complaint of fatigue and shortness of breath. Which physical assessment finding, if noted by the nurse, warrant a need for follow-up?

• Reddened sclera of the eyes
• Dry flaking noted on the scalp
• A reddish-purple mark on the neck
• A scaly rash noted on the elbows and knees

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Question 7 The 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.

• Asthma
• Claustrophobia
• Sleep problems
• Bipolar disorder
• Aggressive behavior 2 / 3

• Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Question 8 The nurse assisting in planning care for a military veteran must prioritize nursing interventions targeted at managing which condition, if present, that commonly occurs in this population?

• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Substance abuse disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

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Question 9 The nurse caring for a refugee considers which health care need a priority for this client?

• Access to housing
• Access to clean water
• Access to transportation
• Access to mental health care services

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Question 10 Which action by the nurse will best facilitate adherence to the treatment regimen for a client with a chronic illness?

• Arranging for home health care
• Focusing on managing a single illness at a time
• Communicating with one provider only to avoid confusion for the client
• Allowing the client to teach a support person about their treatment regimen

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