NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Physiological Adaptation Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diseases places a client at risk for developing cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcoholism places a client at risk for developing cirrhosis. None of the other choices are related to cirrhosis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following diseases places a client at risk for developing cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcoholism places a client at risk for developing cirrhosis. None of the other choices are related to cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
A health care worker is concerned about a new mother being overwhelmed by caring for her infant. The health care worker should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prevention of child abuse is centered on teaching the parents how to care for their child and cope with the demands of infant care. Parenting classes can help build self-confidence, self-esteem, and coping skills. Parents benefit by understanding the developmental needs of their children, while learning how to manage their home environment more effectively. The classes also increase the parents' social contacts and teach about community resources.
Question 4 of 5
In performing a psychosocial assessment, the nurse begins by asking questions that encourage the client to describe problematic behaviors and situations. The next step is to elicit the client's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eliciting the client's thoughts after describing issues provides insight into their perspective and interpretation, guiding further assessment. Feelings and solutions come later.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning a brief treatment program for a client who was raped. A realistic, short-term goal is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A realistic short-term goal is for the client to verbalize feelings about the event. A brief treatment program is not designed to identify or resolve problems. The focus is on managing acute symptoms. If in-depth psychological problems are identified, the nurse might make referrals for treatment.