NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parathyroid hormone depresses renal tubular reabsorption of phosphorus. All of the other choices are functions of parathyroid hormone.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following allergies might be a contraindication for a client to receive contrast enhancement for intracranial computed tomography?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iodine allergy is a contraindication for contrast media, as it can cause severe allergic reactions, unlike the other allergies listed.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Regardless of their practice area, nurses should be concerned with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing microorganism transmission is a universal nursing concern to protect clients, families, and staff, achieved through asepsis and infection control practices.
Question 5 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.