NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity Nclex PN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a client with glaucoma, a nurse expects which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When assessing a client with glaucoma, a common finding is complaints of halos around lights. Other symptoms of glaucoma include loss of peripheral vision or blind spots, reddened sclera, firm globe, decreased accommodation, and occasional eye pain. Glaucoma may be asymptomatic until permanent damage to the optic nerve and retina occurs. Double vision is not a typical symptom of glaucoma. In terms of intraocular pressure, normal levels range from 10 to 21 mm Hg, making an intraocular pressure of 15 mm Hg within the normal range. A soft globe on palpation is not a typical finding in glaucoma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of Rifampin for prophylaxis after an exposure to meningitis. What change in bodily functions should the nurse advise the client about?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange discoloration of body fluids, which can permanently stain soft contact lenses, requiring client education to prevent concern or damage.
Question 3 of 5
What is a common characteristic of individuals who become batterers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Was physically or psychologically abused.' Research indicates that many individuals who become batterers have a history of being abused themselves. This cycle of abuse can influence their behavior as adults.
Choice A is incorrect because growing up in a loving home does not necessarily prevent someone from becoming a batterer.
Choice B is incorrect as being an only child is not a determining factor in becoming a batterer.
Choice D is incorrect because while admitting to anger issues is a positive step, it is not a common characteristic of individuals who become batterers.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following foods can cause diarrhea when eaten by a client with an ileostomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coffee might cause diarrhea in a client with an ileostomy. The other foods might cause odor.
Question 5 of 5
A client is given an opiate drug for pain relief following general anesthesia. The client becomes extremely somnolent with respiratory depression. The physician is likely to order the administration of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a client becomes extremely somnolent with respiratory depression after being given an opiate drug, the physician is likely to order the administration of naloxone (Narcan). Naloxone is an opiate antagonist that attaches to opiate receptors, blocking or reversing the action of narcotic analgesics.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Labetalol is a beta blocker used for hypertension, neostigmine is an anticholinesterase agent used to treat myasthenia gravis and reverse neuromuscular blockade, and thiothixene is an antipsychotic agent used for psychiatric conditions.