Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

When a client needs oxygen therapy, what is the highest flow rate that oxygen can be delivered via nasal cannula?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The highest flow rate that oxygen can be delivered via nasal cannula is 6 liters/minute. Higher flow rates must be delivered by mask.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client about erythema infectiosum. Which of the following factors are not correct?

A. There is no rash. B. The disorder is uncommon in adults. C. There is no fever. D. There is sometimes a 'slapped face' appearance.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fifth's disease, erythema infectiosum, is uncommon in adults. All the other statements are correct.

Question 3 of 5

The emergency triage nurse should perform which action upon receiving the history that a client has a severe cough, fever, night sweats, and body wasting?

A. Place the client in the waiting room until an available cubicle is open B. Seclude the client from other clients and visitors C. Perform no intervention because it might not be necessary until tests confirm a disease D. Don gown, gloves, and mask immediately

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis require immediate seclusion to prevent transmission, with caregivers using respirator masks.

Question 4 of 5

A 46 year-old has returned from a heart catheterization and wants to get up to start walking 3 hours after the procedure. The nurse should:

A. Tell the patient to remain with the leg straight for at least another hour and check the chart for activity orders. B. Allow the patient to begin limited ambulation with assistance. C. Recommend a physical therapy consultation for ambulation. D. Tell the patient to remain with leg straight for another 6 hours and check the chart for activity orders.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The patient should keep the leg straight for at least 4 hours.

Question 5 of 5

Which type of dressing is recommended to place over a site when a chest tube is removed by the physician?

A. transparent dressing B. colloidal dressing C. petrolatum gauze D. nonadherent dressing

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Petrolatum gauze is recommended to place over a site when a chest tube is removed by the physician. This is because it forms an airtight seal, which the other choices do not.

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