NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A Hispanic client brings her father to the clinic because he is becoming more forgetful. He is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The woman tells the nurse that she wants to try ginkgo biloba for her father, before using prescription medications. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The culturally sensitive response is to notify the physician of the family member's wishes and to determine whether it is feasible. Ginkgo biloba has been shown to be of some benefit in treating dementia. The other statements are not culturally sensitive.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an indication for electroencephalography?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electroencephalography is indicated for assessing clients with a seizure disorder.