{"id":4265,"date":"2024-09-25T08:06:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T08:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=4265"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:50:46","slug":"nclex-qotd-mumps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-mumps","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Mumps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-mumps\/#The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-mumps\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-qotd-mumps\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Prepare for NCLEX success with today&#8217;s question: Learn the priority nursing action for a patient with mumps and orchitis. Can you choose the correct intervention?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client newly diagnosed with mumps and orchitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which is the nurse\u2019s\u00a0<em>priority\u00a0<\/em>action?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Assist the client to apply snug fitting underwear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.&nbsp;Place the client on droplet and contact precautions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.&nbsp;Assess the client\u2019s medical history and immunization status&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D.\u00a0Report the mumps infection to the health department\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answers_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_are%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answers to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question are&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B.\u00a0Place the client on droplet and contact precautions\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Preventing the spread of the mumps infection is a nursing priority. Therefore, the nurse should first place the client on droplet and contact precautions and don appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, mask, and gown. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The priority nursing goals for a client with mumps are to prevent the spread of infection, provide supportive care, and monitor for complications. The nurse should first place the client on droplet and contact precautions and don appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, mask, and gown. The nurse should then start the assessment by gathering an accurate medical history, including immunization status and if they have been in contact with someone with similar symptoms. Next, since mumps is a reportable disease, the nurse must ensure the client\u2019s case has been reported to the local health department. Then, for supportive care for clients with orchitis, or testicular swelling, the nurse should promote comfort with intermittent ice applications by using snug-fitting underwear to support the testicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/managementofcare.png\" alt=\"MANAGEMENT OF CARE\nPrimary Nursing Goals\n* Prevent spread of infection\n* Provide supportive care\n* Monitor for complications\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Assist the client to apply snug fitting underwear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Applying snug fitting underwear is a comfort measure for clients with orchitis, or edema of one or both testicles, but this is not the nurse\u2019s priority action.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C.\u00a0Assess the client\u2019s medical history and immunization status\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Assessing medical history and immunization status is an important nursing intervention, but not the priority action for a client with mumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Report the mumps infection to the health department<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>The nurse will report the client\u2019s active mumps infection to the health department; however, this is not the priority action.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmose-it.s3.amazonaws.com\/HJQpcskjRKC48on-Wizp3d_JSA2tgMod\/_.png\" alt=\"Osmosis ad to create an account\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX-RN\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis by Elsevier today! 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