NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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?
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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A corporate executive works 60-80 hours a week. The client is experiencing some physical signs of stress. The nurse teaches the client biofeedback techniques. This is an example of which of the following health-promotion interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biofeedback is a relaxation technique that helps manage stress by teaching control over physiological responses, addressing the client's stress-related symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Appropriate nursing strategies to assist a client in maintaining a sense of self include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Treating the client with dignity respects their individuality and fosters a sense of self, unlike the other options, which may undermine autonomy or engagement.
Question 5 of 5
A woman asks, 'How much alcohol can I safely drink while pregnant?' The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The amount of alcohol that is safe during pregnancy is unknown. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a combination of mental and physical abnormalities present in infants born to mothers who have consumed alcohol during pregnancy.