NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which psychological or personality factor is likely to predispose an individual to medication abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low self-esteem and repressed rage as well as depression can predispose an individual to search for solace in addictive medications. Usually, medications are used to minimize or blot out pain, rather than inflict additional pain. Personality disorders don't predispose a client to medication abuse; however, personality disorders, especially the antisocial ones, may be intensified by abuse.
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Venous return:
Question 2 of 5
Venous return:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venous return refers to deoxygenated blood returning to the heart via veins.
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Question 3 of 5
A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.
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Which of the following predisposing factors causes anemia among young adults?
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following predisposing factors causes anemia among young adults?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poor diet lacking iron-rich meat and vegetables can cause anemia.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-op colostomy client. The client begins to cry, saying 'I'll never be attractive again with this ugly red thing.' What should be the first action taken by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encourage the client to discuss her feelings about the colostomy. Assessing the client's personal feelings about the stoma and colostomy care is essential to identify specific concerns before offering solutions.