NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which medication might the physician order if the client expresses discomfort with being in the enclosed space of a CT scanner?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valium, a sedative, is appropriate to reduce anxiety and discomfort in a confined CT scanner, unlike the other medications, which have different indications.
Question 2 of 5
The most common cause of injury from a house fire is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhalation injury, due to smoke and toxic gases, is the most common cause of injury in house fires, often leading to respiratory distress or death before burns become critical.
Question 3 of 5
When a client needs oxygen therapy, what is the highest flow rate that oxygen can be delivered via nasal cannula?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The highest flow rate that oxygen can be delivered via nasal cannula is 6 liters/minute. Higher flow rates must be delivered by mask.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a pleural drainage system to suction has gentle bubbling of the water seal. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle bubbling is a normal finding for the client who has a pleural drainage system to suction, so it simply needs to be documented. If the bubbling becomes vigorous, it could indicate a leak, which the nurse needs to investigate. The remaining choices are not necessary.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not a reason for pelvic ultrasonography?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pelvic ultrasonography assesses pelvic organs, not renal size, which is evaluated via abdominal or renal ultrasonography.