Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

With a breech presentation, the nurse must be particularly alert for which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Prolapsed umbilical cord is the descent of the umbilical cord into the vagina before the fetal presenting part and compression of the cord between the presenting part and the maternal pelvis, compromising or completely cutting off fetoplacental perfusion. This is an emergency situation; immediate delivery should be attempted to save the fetus.

Question 2 of 5

The difference between spirituality and religion is that spirituality is:

A. a belief about a higher power. B. an individual's relationship with a higher power. C. organized worship. D. a belief in an invisible energy or ideal.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Religion can be considered a system of beliefs, practices, and ethical values about a divine or superhuman power or powers worshipped as the creator(s) and ruler(s) of the universe. Spirituality is a belief in or relationship with some higher power, creative force, driving being, or infinite source of energy.

Question 3 of 5

Elderly persons with pernicious anemia should be instructed:

A. to increase their dietary intake of foods high in B12. B. that they do not need to return for follow-up for at least a month after initiation of treatment. C. that oral B12 is safer and less expensive than parenteral replacement. D. that diarrhea can be a transient side effect of B12 injections.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pernicious anemia is a megaloblastic, macrocytic, normochronic anemia caused by a deficiency of the intrinsic factor produced by the stomach. This results in malabsorption of vitamin B12, which is necessary for DNA synthesis and maturation of RBC. Education should include side effects of Vitamin B12, which can include pain and burning at the injection site, peripheral vascular thrombosis, and transient diarrhea.

Question 4 of 5

Support-system enhancement includes all of the following except:

A. determining the barriers to using support systems. B. discussing ways to help with others who are concerned. C. exploring life problems of the support-team members. D. involving spouse, family, and friends in the care and planning.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The exploration of life problems of support-team members is not necessary to enhance the support system.

Choices 1, 2, and 4 are all enhancements for a support system.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with Emphysema about the disease process. Which of the following statements best explains the problems associated with emphysema and could be adapted for use in the nurse's discussion with the client?

A. Hyperactivity of the medium-sized bronchi caused by an inflammatory response leads to wheezing and tightness in the chest. B. Larger than normal air spaces and loss of elastic recoil cause air to be trapped in the lung and collapse airways. C. Vasodilation, congestion, and mucosal edema cause a chronic cough and sputum production. D. Chloride is not being transported properly, producing excess absorption of water and sodium, and thick viscous mucus.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Larger-than-normal air spaces and loss of elastic recoil cause air to be trapped in the lung and collapse airways. Emphysema is a breakdown of the elastin and fiber network of the alveoli where the alveoli enlarge or the walls are destroyed. This alveolar destruction leads to the formation of larger-than-normal air spaces. Emphysema is one of a group of pulmonary diseases of a chronic nature characterized by increased resistance to airflow; the entity is part of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D).

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