NCLEX-PN
Nclex Practice Questions 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 25-year-old male is brought to the emergency room with a piece of metal in his eye. Which action by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering both eyes with paper cups is the correct action as it helps prevent consensual movement of the affected eye. Attempting to remove the object with a magnet might cause trauma, making choice A incorrect. While rinsing the eye with saline may be necessary, it should be ordered by a doctor and is not the initial action for the nurse, making choice B incorrect. Administering eye drops immediately, as in choice D, is not appropriate in this scenario and does not address the primary concern of preventing further damage by limiting eye movement.
Question 2 of 5
In the context of milieu therapy, what is its primary purpose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Milieu therapy aims to provide routine daily experiences to clients. By offering a structured and predictable environment, it helps individuals feel safe and secure, reducing disruptive behaviors. Exploring the client's perception of reality (choice
A) may be part of therapy but not the primary focus. Enhancing social interaction abilities (choice
B) and addressing maladaptive behaviors (choice
C) are important aspects of therapy but not the primary purpose of milieu therapy.
Question 3 of 5
What is an effective intervention for a client diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An effective intervention for a client diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is encouraging daily exercise. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder, and exercise can help release emotional energy, limit the time available for maladaptive behaviors, and direct the client's attention outward. Discussing the repetitive actions (choice
A) may reinforce the behavior by providing attention to it. Insisting the client not to perform the repetitive act (choice
B) can increase anxiety and resistance, as abruptly stopping the behavior may be challenging. Informing the client that the act is not necessary (choice
C) may not address the underlying anxiety and could invalidate the client's experiences, leading to increased distress. Encouraging daily exercise is a proactive intervention that can help manage symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by addressing core features of the disorder and promoting overall well-being.
Question 4 of 5
Social support systems include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Social support systems involve external sources of support like call-in help lines, emotional assistance from others, and community support groups. These external resources provide individuals with assistance and comfort. Coping skills and verbalization for anger management are personal strategies that individuals use to manage emotions internally. While these skills can be beneficial, they are not considered part of external social support systems.
Question 5 of 5
In which age group does the highest incidence of child abuse occur?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Birth-3 years old.' Children between birth and 3 years of age have the highest rates of victimization (at 16 per 1,000 children). This age group is most vulnerable due to their dependency and inability to report or protect themselves effectively. Child abuse can occur at any age, but statistics show that infants and toddlers are at the highest risk due to their developmental stage and reliance on caregivers.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because while child abuse can happen at any age, the prevalence is highest among children in the 0-3 age group.