Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions

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Question 1 of 5

A 12-year-old male is brought to his primary care provider to determine whether sexual abuse has occurred. The mother states, 'Because there is no permanent physical damage, he does not need any more treatment.' The nurse's response should be based on which of the following pieces of information?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Male children are sexually abused nearly as often as female children. Perpetrators are usually men but can be women. Needs of male children who have been sexually abused might be different from the needs of female survivors. Male survivors might respond in anger, question their sexuality, use alcohol and other drugs, and might try to prove their masculinity by performing daring acts.

Question 2 of 5

The difference between spirituality and religion is that spirituality is:

A. a belief about a higher power. B. an individual's relationship with a higher power. C. organized worship. D. a belief in an invisible energy or ideal.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Religion can be considered a system of beliefs, practices, and ethical values about a divine or superhuman power or powers worshipped as the creator(s) and ruler(s) of the universe. Spirituality is a belief in or relationship with some higher power, creative force, driving being, or infinite source of energy.

Question 3 of 5

The kind of man who beats a woman is:

A. from a minority culture in a low-income group. B. from a majority culture in a middle-income group. C. one who was never allowed to compete as a child. D. from any walk of life, race, income group, or profession.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Batterers cannot be predicted by demographic features related to age, ethnicity, race, religious denomination, education, socioeconomic status, or class. Ninety-five percent of domestic abuse cases involve male perpetrators and female victims.

Question 4 of 5

After group therapy, the female victim of intimate partner violence confides to the nurse that she does not feel in any immediate danger. Which of the following statements about victims of domestic violence is true?

A. Victims of domestic violence are often the best predictors of their risk of harm. B. Victims of domestic violence often overestimate their safety risk. C. Victims of domestic violence are typically in a state of denial. D. Victims of domestic violence know that keeping peace with their partner is the best method of preventing another attack.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Victims of domestic violence are often correct at predicting their risk of harm. However, the nurse should ensure that the client is expressing herself authentically and is not trying to convince the nurse that there is no immediate danger. Further, proper authorities, such as the police, should be alerted to this reportable offense.

Question 5 of 5

A 60-year-old widower is hospitalized after complaining of difficulty sleeping, extreme apprehension, shortness of breath, and a sense of impending doom. What is the best response by the nurse?

A. You have nothing to worry about. You are in a safe place. Try to relax.' B. Has anything happened recently or in the past that might have triggered these feelings?' C. We have given you a medication that helps to decrease feelings of anxiety.' D. Take some deep breaths and try to calm down.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale:
Choice 2 provides support, reassurance, and an opportunity to gain insight into the cause of the anxiety.
Choice 1 dismisses the client's feelings and offers false reassurance.

Choices 3 and 4 do not allow the client to discuss his feelings, which he must do in order to understand and resolve the cause of his anxiety.

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