Saunder's Comprehensive NCLEX Review Practice Questions

Saunder's Comprehensive NCLEX Review Practice Questions 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 - 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 - 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 - 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? 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 - ANSWER - 2. MSM Rationale: MSM (men who have sex with men) are at a higher risk for HIV and AIDS.