NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Support systems during the grieving process include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A despondent friend, even though this could be a support to the grieving person, is in a state of despondency.
Therefore, he or she might not do well with a grieving friend.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing a screening on a patient that has been casted recently on the left lower extremity. Which of the following statements should the nurse be most concerned about?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain may be indicating neurovascular complication.
Question 3 of 5
With a breech presentation, the nurse must be particularly alert for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolapsed umbilical cord is the descent of the umbilical cord into the vagina before the fetal presenting part and compression of the cord between the presenting part and the maternal pelvis, compromising or completely cutting off fetoplacental perfusion. This is an emergency situation; immediate delivery should be attempted to save the fetus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing an elder who the nurse suspects is being physically abused. The most important question for nurse to ask is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most common abuser is a caregiver living with the client. Research reveals that the spouse is currently the most common abuser, followed by an adult child.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about chemotherapy is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 5-FU is an antineoplastic, antimetabolic drug that inhibits DNA synthesis and interferes with cell replication. It is given intravenously and acts systemically. It affects all rapidly growing cells, both malignant and normal. It is used as adjuvant therapy for treating cancer of the colon, rectum, stomach, breast, and pancreas. This drug has many side effects, including bone marrow depression, anorexia, stomatitis, nausea, and vomiting.