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Example Question #942 :Nclex
Example Question #942 :Nclex
Example Question #943 :Nclex
Which of the following is considered to be a normal age-related ocular degeneration?
Blepharitis
Presbyopia
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Presbyopia
Presbyopia, or farsightedness, is caused by a loss of elasticity in the lens of the eye, and is considered a normal change with aging.
Glaucoma, blepharitis, and cataracts all carry increased risk with advanced age, but are considered to be abnormal and/or pathological changes.
Example Question #2 :Causes And Treatments Of Other Conditions
Which of the following is not a risk factor for infertility in men?
Moderate cigarette smoking
Frequent spa use
Mild sun exposure
Untreated chlamydia
Major hernia surgery
Mild sun exposure
Cigarette smoking and other poor lifestyle choices have been shown to cause decreased fertility in men. Surgeries such as hernia repair can also have a negative effect on male fertility. Sexually transmitted infection can cause fertility problems, especially if left untreated, in males and females. Frequent hot tub or spa use has also not recommended. Mild levels of sun exposure are the least likely of the above to cause infertility in men.
Example Question #141 :有限公司nditions And Treatments
The nurse is educating a 19-year-old female on contraceptive methods. The nurse describes which of these as the most effective?
The male condom
Withdrawal before ejaculation
A diaphragm and spermicide
Fertility awareness
The female condom
The male condom
The male condom is the most effective when used correctly. However, if used incorrectly, carries a much higher risk of failure. The male condom is also the only method of the answer choices that also carries protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
Example Question #4 :Causes And Treatments Of Other Conditions
护士是教育一个23岁的女人续raceptive options. She describes which of these as the most effective?
The cervical cap with spermicide
Medroxyprogesterone acetate injection
有限公司ntraceptive patches
Oral contraceptives
Etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol ring
Medroxyprogesterone acetate injection
Medroxyprogesterone acetate injection is the most effective of the listed methods. Other methods of the above carry the risk for displacement or incorrect use. The nurse should inform the client that the medroxyprogesterone acetate injection is not effective against sexually transmitted diseases.
Example Question #142 :有限公司nditions And Treatments
The nurse is educating families in northern Wisconsin on the subject of tick removal. The nurse knows that teaching has been effective when they state all but which of the following?
"Grab the tick as close to the skin as possible."
"After grasping the tick with the tweezers, twist until removed."
"Use gloves to protect fingers when removing ticks."
"A fine ended tweezer works best."
"Save the tick in your freezer."
"After grasping the tick with the tweezers, twist until removed."
Never twist, jerk, or rip the tick when attempting to remove them from the skin. Wear gloves or use a paper towel if they are not available. Seal the tick within a plastic bag and keep it in the freezer. If illness occurs, the tick may be useful for further testing.
Example Question #143 :有限公司nditions And Treatments
Which of the following is a bacterium frequently responsible for causing urinary tract infections?
Mycobacterium leprae
Clostridium botulinum
Treponema pallidum
Escherichia coli
Candida albicans
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coliis a bacteria that lives in the normal flora of the intestines. However, it is also a frequent cause of urinary tract infections.Candida albicansis a fungus that frequently causes thrush and vaginitis.Mycobacterium lepraeis responsible for leprosy or Hansen's disease.Treponema pallidumis a spirochete responsible for syphilis. Lastly,Clostridium botulinumis responsible for botulism as a result of it's secretion of a neurotoxin.
Example Question #951 :Nclex
Which of the following bodily fluids does not transmit human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
Blood
Breast milk
Semen
Vaginal secretions
Saliva
Saliva
HIV is easily spread through all of the listed body fluids with the exception of saliva. A person may not contract HIV through exchange of saliva during activities such as kissing or sharing eating utensils.
Example Question #952 :Nclex
Which of the following regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is false?
HIV can spread to other individuals starting 2 weeks after the host is infected
In heterosexual encounters, it may be easier for a woman to contract HIV
Health care workers have a relatively low risk of contracting HIV when using standard precautions
The number of disease particles in a fluid is called the viral load
The risk of transmission increases in individuals who have another sexually transmitted infection such as genital herpes
HIV can spread to other individuals starting 2 weeks after the host is infected
HIV may be contagious just days after the host is infected. Women in heterosexual relationships may become infected more easily than men due to prolonged exposure to bodily fluids. It is however, possible for men to contract HIV from an infected woman. HIV is not frequently transmitted to health care professionals. Even for those who suffer from needle-stick injuries, transmission is unlikely.