NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 64 year-old Alzheimer's patient has exhibited excessive cognitive decline resulting in harmful behaviors. The physician orders restraints to be placed on the patient. Which of the following is the appropriate procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both the family and the patient should have the need for restraints explained to them.
Question 2 of 5
A 28 year-old male has a diagnosis of AIDS. The patient has had a two year history of AIDS. The most likely cognitive deficits include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive changes may include confusion and disorientation.
Question 3 of 5
When helping a client gain insight into anxiety, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To gain insight, the client needs to recognize causal events. The other activities focus on recognition of anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
A man reports his wife is constantly cleaning. The activity has interfered with the family life. Friends have stopped visiting because she makes them uncomfortable. He states he has awakened in the middle of the night and found her cleaning. The nurse should consult with the couple and recommend the husband help with therapy by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reducing environmental stimuli can decrease anxiety driving obsessive-compulsive cleaning, supporting therapy without confronting or enabling the behavior.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of Multiple Drug Use. The nurse should plan care based on knowledge that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple drug use is common to enhance effects or relieve withdrawal symptoms, complicating assessment and intervention due to varied drug interactions.