NCLEX-PN Exam Questions and Answers

QUESTION: 41 Exam Topic: Health Promotion and Maintenance

When a client who is having trouble conceiving says to the nurse, “I have started taking ginseng,” the best response by the nurse is ______________.

“No studies show that ginseng is effective for infertility.”
“Some studies show that ginseng enhances in vitro sperm motility.”
“Why don’t you try acupuncture instead. Many studies have shown it to be effective for infertility.”
“It’s probably not going to hurt you, but it’s also probably not going to help. Let’s look at some other alternatives.”

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Some studies have shown that ginseng and astragalus have enhanced in vitro sperm motility. Ginseng has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance male fertility. So, Choice “Some studies show that ginseng enhances in vitro sperm motility.” is correct and directly addresses the client’s comments.

Many times couples struggling with infertility turn to alternative therapies in desperation. They can be very expensive, and some are harmful. Ginseng should not interfere with any of the traditional fertility treatments and might help the couple feel empowered that they are also doing something on their own. Choice “No studies show that ginseng is effective for infertility.” is not true.
Choice “Why don’t you try acupuncture instead. Many studies have shown it to be effective for infertility.” introduces another alternative therapy. It is true that acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical therapy and has been shown in several clinical studies to be effective in treating infertility in both women and men. The best response by the nurse should address the therapy the client states she is using.

Choice “It’s probably not going to hurt you, but it’s also probably not going to help. Let’s look at some other alternatives.” dismisses the client’s attempts to work through her issues and contribute to the solution. One concern is always that more traditional therapies might be ignored, and time might be lost to alternative therapies. But this response causes the client to perceive the nurse as unsupportive and inhibits further discussion and disclosure.

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QUESTION: 42 Exam Topic: Health Promotion and Maintenance

A client describes her cervical mucus as clear, thin, and elastic. Upon examination, the nurse demonstrates that the cervical mucus can be stretched 8-10 cm.

The nurse correctly documents the finding as ______________.

ferning capacity
lack of ferning
spinnbarkheit
inhospitable

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Spinnbarkheit is the correct terminology to identify the cervical mucus described. This type of mucus occurs at ovulation and its assessment is used to help couples determine the time they are most likely to conceive.
Ferning capacity or crystallization also increases as ovulation approaches. The only way that ferning can be identified is to place the cervical mucus on a microscope slide, let it air dry, and then examine it for a fern-type appearance.
Lack of ferning cannot be determined without microscopic examination. Inhospitable cervical mucus refers to mazelike patterns of mucoid strands in cervical mucus that prohibit sperm motility.
Other characteristics that make the mucus inhospitable relate to hormone levels, infection, and so on. These conditions cannot be determined by the description supplied in the question.

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QUESTION: 43 Exam Topic: Health Promotion and Maintenance

When teaching parents how their children learn sex role identification, the nurse should include which of the following statements?

Sex role identification begins in infancy.
Sex role identification begins in the preschool years.
Sex role identification begins during the school-age years.
Sex role identification begins during early adolescence.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Sex role identification begins during infancy. Infants can identify body parts by the end of the first year.
Preschoolers frequently engage in masturbation and sex play with peers.
School-age children continue to gain awareness of their sexual identity. During this time, they might continue to masturbate and engage in sex play. They might add behaviors such as hugging and kissing members of the opposite sex.
Adolescent sex role identification is largely influenced by sexual maturation and trying out or assuming a sex role.

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QUESTION: 44 Exam Topic: Health Promotion and Maintenance

When working with multicultural populations, the nurse should consider all of the following when planning care for a client with an altered sexuality pattern except ______________.

some members of the Hispanic and Native-American cultures are very open when discussing sexuality
some cultures view the postpartum period as a state of impurity
some women in the African-American culture view childbearing as a validation of their femaleness
some Native-American women believe monthly menstruation maintains physical well-being and harmony

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Many cultures (including the Hispanic and Native-American cultures) are sometimes hesitant to discuss sexuality.
Some Navajos, Hispanics, and Orthodox Jews view the postpartum period as a state of impurity and might seclude women as long as they are bleeding. The seclusion is usually ended with a ritual bath.
Many white teenage girls approve of the prevention of pregnancy, and many African-American teenage girls value pregnancy.
Many Native-American women believe in the importance of monthly menstruation to maintain physical wellbeing and harmony.

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QUESTION: 45 Exam Topic: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Which of the following client groups should the nurse recognize as the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population?

single, adult men
single mothers with 2 or 3 children
runaway adolescents
single, adult women

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Single mothers with two or three children are the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population. The majority of the children are under the age of five, and the total number of children who are homeless account for more than one-third of the homeless population in the United States.
In the past, single adults were the largest group in the homeless population, with more men than women being homeless.
Runaway adolescents account for another group of homeless children. Many are victims of abuse or long-term family or school problems.

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Test Prep NCLEX-PN Exam (page: 9)
Test Prep National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN)
Updated on: 09-Feb-2026