NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Huntington's chorea is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs. The remaining options are neurological disorders that do not have such movements as part of their disease process.

Question 2 of 5

When a client has a chest drainage system in place, where should the system be placed?

A. above the client's head B. at the client's shoulders C. at the level of the chest D. below the level of the chest

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A chest drainage system should be placed below the level of the client's chest so that the drainage flows out of the chest into the system. The remaining choices are too high and do not allow fluid to drain out of the chest.

Question 3 of 5

A child comes to the clinic with a skin rash. The maculopapular lesions are distributed around the mouth and have honey-colored drainage. The caregiver states that the rash is getting worse and seems to spread with the child's scratching. Which of the following advisory comments should be given?

A. The history and presentation might indicate chickenpox, a highly contagious disease. B. The lesions might indicate a noncontagious infection that does not require isolation. C. The history and presentation might indicate an infectious illness called impetigo. D. The lesions are not contagious unless others have open wounds or lesions themselves.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The scenario describes classic impetigo for which the physician is likely to order antibiotic therapy. Chickenpox is highly contagious but presents with a history of high fever followed by a vesicular rash.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following neurological disorders is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs?

A. epilepsy B. Parkinson's C. muscular sclerosis D. Huntington's chorea

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Huntington's chorea is characterized by writhing, twisting movements of the face and limbs. The remaining options are neurological disorders that do not have such movements as part of their disease process.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?

A. high HDL cholesterol B. low HDL cholesterol C. low total cholesterol D. low triglycerides

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High HDL cholesterol and low LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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