NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced burns to the right lower extremity. According to the Rule of Nines which of the following percents most accurately describes the severity of the injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each lower extremity is scored as 18% according to the Rule of Nines, which estimates burn severity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High HDL cholesterol and low LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give a client who will be undergoing mammography?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Underarm deodorant should not be used because it might cause confusing shadows on the X-ray film. There are no restrictions on food or fluid intake. No sedation is used, so the client can drive herself home.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following indicates a hazard for a client on oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A synthetic gown might generate sparks of static electricity, which can be a fire hazard, particularly in the presence of oxygen. The client on oxygen therapy should wear a cotton gown. The remaining options are appropriate safety measures.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Huntington's chorea is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs. The remaining options are neurological disorders that do not have such movements as part of their disease process.