NCLEX-PN
Psychosocial Integrity NCLEX PN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not a reason for pelvic ultrasonography?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pelvic ultrasonography assesses pelvic organs, not renal size, which is evaluated via abdominal or renal ultrasonography.
Question 2 of 5
A Hispanic client brings her father to the clinic because he is becoming more forgetful. He is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The woman tells the nurse that she wants to try ginkgo biloba for her father, before using prescription medications. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The culturally sensitive response is to notify the physician of the family member's wishes and to determine whether it is feasible. Ginkgo biloba has been shown to be of some benefit in treating dementia. The other statements are not culturally sensitive.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foods might a client with a hypercholesterolemia need to decrease his or her intake of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Due to the high cholesterol content of red meats, such as hamburger, intake needs to be decreased. The other options do not have high cholesterol content, so they do not need to be decreased.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an indication for electroencephalography?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electroencephalography is indicated for assessing clients with a seizure disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Several passengers aboard an airliner suddenly become weak and suffer breathing difficulty. The diagnosis is likely to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most likely cause of groups of individuals suddenly experiencing similar signs of illness all at once is a chemical exposure.