NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced burns to the right lower extremity. According to the Rule of Nines which of the following percents most accurately describes the severity of the injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each lower extremity is scored as 18% according to the Rule of Nines, which estimates burn severity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced burns to the right lower extremity. According to the Rule of Nines which of the following percents most accurately describes the severity of the injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each lower extremity is scored as 18% according to the Rule of Nines, which estimates burn severity.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Huntington's chorea is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs. The remaining options are neurological disorders that do not have such movements as part of their disease process.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following indicates a hazard for a client on oxygen therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A synthetic gown might generate sparks of static electricity, which can be a fire hazard, particularly in the presence of oxygen. The client on oxygen therapy should wear a cotton gown. The remaining options are appropriate safety measures.
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).