NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which type of dressing is recommended to place over a site when a chest tube is removed by the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petrolatum gauze is recommended to place over a site when a chest tube is removed by the physician. This is because it forms an airtight seal, which the other choices do not.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Several passengers aboard an airliner suddenly become weak and suffer breathing difficulty. The diagnosis is likely to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most likely cause of groups of individuals suddenly experiencing similar signs of illness all at once is a chemical exposure.
Question 5 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.