NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client begins bleeding from the site of a previous arterial blood gas draw on the right wrist. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a client begins bleeding from the site of a previous arterial blood gas draw on the right wrist, the nurse should first apply pressure to the site. This prevents further bleeding. The remaining choices can be performed later.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients require airborne precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chickenpox (varicella) is an acute, infectious, airborne illness that requires others in direct contact to wear a respirator mask.
Question 3 of 5
A Roman Catholic client is preparing to have magnetic resonance imaging. He wants to wear his metal crucifix pendant while he is receiving the test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No metal objects, including religious pendants, can be worn during MRI due to safety risks from the strong magnet. Alternative spiritual support should be offered.
Question 4 of 5
In a disaster situation, the nurse assessing a diabetic client on insulin assesses for all of the following except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding problems are not typically associated with diabetes management. Assessing diabetic symptoms, nutritional status, and insulin availability are critical to ensure glycemic control in a disaster.
Question 5 of 5
Which cultural group has the highest incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caucasians have the highest incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IB
D).