NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Client Needs Physiologic Adaptation Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female prostitute enters a clinic for treatment of a sexually transmitted disease. This disease is the most prevalent STD in the United States. The nurse can anticipate that the woman has which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epidemiological studies indicate that chlamydia is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
Question 2 of 5
What is the reason for a contract between nurse and client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A contract emphasizes that the nurse works with the client, rather than doing something for the client. Working with suggests that each party is expected to participate and share responsibility for outcomes. Contracts do not, however, stipulate roles or feeling tone, nor is premature termination expressly forbidden.
Question 3 of 5
A successful resolution of the nursing diagnosis Negative Self-Concept (related to unrealistic selfexpectations) is when the client can:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The problem statement is Negative Self Concept. A successful resolution of the problem is when the client can report a positive self-concept. When the nurse determines how the client perceives himself, effort should be directed to reinforce self-worth and promote a positive self-concept, including helping a client to identify areas of strength. Assisting the client to evaluate himself and make behavior changes is a nursing intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medical record. The record indicates the patient has limited shoulder flexion on the left. Which plane of movement is limited?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sagittal motion occurs in the midline plane of the body.
Question 5 of 5
A two-year old has been in the hospital for 3 weeks and seldom seen family members due to isolation precautions. Which of the following hospitalization changes is most likely to be occurring?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separation anxiety can easily occur after six months during hospitalization.