NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is told that his test is positive, but in fact, the client does not have the disease tested for. Which type of false report is this an example of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A false positive occurs when a test incorrectly indicates a disease is present, potentially leading to unnecessary treatment or anxiety.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
The role of the incident report in risk management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incident reports are a tool for determining how future problems can be avoided. Incident reports do not provide liability protection. Incident reports are not meant to be used for disciplining staff.
Question 5 of 5
The emergency triage nurse should perform which action upon receiving the history that a client has a severe cough, fever, night sweats, and body wasting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis require immediate seclusion to prevent transmission, with caregivers using respirator masks.