NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 46 year-old has returned from a heart catheterization and wants to get up to start walking 3 hours after the procedure. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient should keep the leg straight for at least 4 hours.
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
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 4 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates adequate dietary understanding in a client with constipation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apples are a source of high fiber, which decreases constipation. A constipated client needs to increase fluids and activity level. Milk is not a high-fiber food.
Question 5 of 5
A 46 year-old has returned from a heart catheterization and wants to get up to start walking 3 hours after the procedure. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient should keep the leg straight for at least 4 hours.