NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A stool culture reveals Shigella. What corollary should the nurse recognize regarding this bacterial infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shigella is transmitted via the oral-fecal route, often through contaminated water or food, including stagnant water, requiring hand washing and gloves for prevention.
Question 2 of 5
A client has sustained a hyphema. What intervention should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Initial care of the client involves preventing further damage and rebleeding. Clients are kept at bed rest if possible, usually with the head of the bed raised. TV watching is permitted but not reading. The use of atropine, ice, and eye shields are controversial, and a nurse should not administer a pharmacologic agent or thermal therapy without a physician's order.
Question 3 of 5
James returns home from school angry and upset because his teacher gave him a low grade on an assignment. After returning home from school, he kicks the dog. This coping mechanism is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'displacement.' Displacement is a defense mechanism where emotions or impulses are transferred from their original source to a substitute target. In this scenario, James is displacing his anger from his teacher onto the dog.
Choice A, 'denial,' involves refusing to acknowledge an unpleasant reality.
Choice B, 'suppression,' is the conscious effort to push unwanted thoughts out of awareness.
Choice D, 'fantasy,' refers to imagining scenarios that fulfill one's desires but are not based in reality.
Question 4 of 5
A client reports hearing voices. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a client reports hearing voices, it might indicate hallucinations. It is essential for the nurse to ask the client to describe what is happening to gain a better understanding of the hallucinations. This approach helps in assessing the severity and content of the hallucinations, which can guide further interventions.
Touching the client without consent can be intrusive and may escalate the situation, violating the client's personal space. Leaving the client alone may not address the underlying issue of hallucinations and can lead to potential risks if the client is distressed. Telling the client there are no voices denies their experience, invalidates their feelings, and can result in mistrust between the client and the nurse.
Question 5 of 5
A two-year-old has been in the hospital for 3 weeks and has seldom seen family members due to isolation precautions. Which of the following hospitalization changes is most likely to be occurring?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Separation anxiety.' Separation anxiety is a common response in young children when they are separated from their primary caregivers for extended periods. In this case, the two-year-old being in the hospital for three weeks and not being able to see family members due to isolation precautions can trigger separation anxiety. 'Guilt' is a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing, which is not the most likely change occurring in this scenario. 'Trust' involves reliance and confidence in others, not typically associated with prolonged separation from family. 'Shame' is a negative emotion related to feeling disgrace, which is not the most appropriate response in this hospitalization situation.