NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give a client who will be undergoing mammography?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Underarm deodorant should not be used because it might cause confusing shadows on the X-ray film. There are no restrictions on food or fluid intake. No sedation is used, so the client can drive herself home.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications might cause upper-gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naprosyn, an NSAID, can irritate the gastric mucosa, increasing the risk of UGI bleeding, unlike the other medications, which are less associated with this risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients require airborne precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chickenpox (varicella) is an acute, infectious, airborne illness that requires others in direct contact to wear a respirator mask.
Question 4 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 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.