NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Appropriate nursing strategies to assist a client in maintaining a sense of self include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Treating the client with dignity respects their individuality and fosters a sense of self, unlike the other options, which may undermine autonomy or engagement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse who was not promoted then went to the utility room and slammed several cupboard doors while looking for Kleenex. This behavior exemplifies:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Displacement involves redirecting emotions (anger about not being promoted) to a less threatening target (slamming doors), a common reaction to frustration.
Question 3 of 5
An 8-year-old Asian child is being examined during a school screening. The nurse notices small bruises on the anterior and posterior ribs. The nurse should ask the child:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coining, a cultural practice in some Asian communities, can cause bruising and should be assessed to differentiate from abuse. Other options assume abuse prematurely.
Question 4 of 5
A client goes to the mental health center for difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and nightmares. The client reports being raped as a child. The nurse should assess the client for further signs of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Childhood sexual abuse is strongly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS
D), characterized by nightmares, insomnia, and concentration difficulties.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following attitudes is essential in a nurse who assists clients during crises?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viewing crisis intervention as the first step in solving bigger problems is essential in a nurse who assists clients during crises. Assessment of the present problem should be viewed as necessary. Time and limitations of crisis work need to be remembered. Complete diagnostic assessment is unnecessary, and unrelated material should not be explored. Referrals might be necessary for other identified problems.