NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which cultural group has the highest incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caucasians have the highest incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IB
D).
Question 2 of 5
A Roman Catholic client is preparing to have magnetic resonance imaging. He wants to wear his metal crucifix pendant while he is receiving the test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No metal objects, including religious pendants, can be worn during MRI due to safety risks from the strong magnet. Alternative spiritual support should be offered.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has a history of cardiac arrhythmia. A nurse has been ordered to give 2 units of blood to this patient. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the blood will reduce the risk of additional cardiac arrhythmia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parathyroid hormone depresses renal tubular reabsorption of phosphorus. All of the other choices are functions of parathyroid hormone.
Question 5 of 5
The vast majority of deaths resulting from unintentional poisoning occur in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vast majority of deaths resulting from unintentional poisoning occur in toddlers.