Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 5

A batterer is usually someone who:

A. grew up in a loving, secure home.B. was an only child.C. was physically or psychologically abused.D. admits he has a problem with anger.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Many batterers report having been abused as children.

Question 2 of 5

In alcoholics with anemia:

A. pernicious anemia is more common than folic acid deficiency.B. iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency can coexist.C. the alcohol interferes with iron absorption.D. oral vitamin replacement is contraindicated.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The ingestion of nonfood substances (alcohol) can lead to a clinical iron deficiency and might actually be the first sign of a problem. The client might substitute alcohol for a nutrition program that fosters a positive health habit.

Question 3 of 5

Incidences of child abuse appear to be higher in the African-American community and might be explained by:

A. The increased number of African Americans viewing violence on televisionB. More single-parent households in African-American communitiesC. Stricter child-rearing practices in African-American householdsD. A higher occurrence of rage in African Americans

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Higher child abuse rates in African-American communities correlate with socioeconomic stress and single-parent households, not violence exposure, strict practices, or inherent rage.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following coping mechanisms protects an individual from anxiety?

A. denial and fantasyB. rationalization and suppressionC. regression and displacementD. reaction formation and projection

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Denial and fantasy reduce anxiety by avoiding or reimagining reality, serving as protective coping mechanisms, unlike the other options, which may not consistently reduce anxiety.

Question 5 of 5

A 21-year-old college student has just learned that she contracted genital herpes from her sexual partner. After completing the initial history and assessment, the nurse has data concerning areas pertinent to the disease. The data is likely to include all but which of the following?

A. voiding patternsB. characteristics of lesionsC. vaginal dischargeD. prior history of varicella

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The other choices are common reasons for which clients with herpes seek care.

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