NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Legal protection of confidentiality:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Legal protection of confidentiality extends to both written and verbal information identifiable as individual private health information.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse who was not promoted tells another friend, 'I knew I'd never get the job. The hospital administrator hates me.' If she actually believes this of the administrator, who, in reality, knows little of her, she is demonstrating:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projection results in unconsciously adopting blaming behavior. It attributes unacceptable attributes to other people.
Question 3 of 5
When questioning an elder about suspected abuse, the nurse should keep the questions:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Questions about suspected abuse should be direct and nonconfrontational. Indirect questions encourage denial.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is complaining of severe chest pain during a stress test. Which of the following medications is the most appropriate to relieve this discomfort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Procardia can provide the quickest relief of ischemic chest pain that is severe in this case.
Question 5 of 5
A mother of a newborn notices a nurse placing liquid in her baby's eyes. Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about the need for eyedrops following birth?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Laws do require placement of eyedrops; however, physicians indicate a timeframe, and it is not required every 6 hours following birth.