National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) Questions and Answers
Question 37
Which of the following infant behaviors demonstrates the concept of object permanence?
Options:
A.
The infant cries when his mother leaves the room.
B.
The infant looks at the floor to find a toy that he was playing with and dropped.
C.
The infant picks up another toy after the one he was playing with rolls under the couch.
D.
The infant participates in a game of patty-cake.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Explanation:
Object permanence occurs when the infant learns that something/someone still exists even though they might not be able to see it/them. This develops between 9 and 10 months of age. If the infant cries when his mother leaves the room, it might be because he believes she is no longer in the house when he can’t see her. If an infant picks up another toy after the one he is playing with rolls under the couch and the infant fails to look for it, he believes the toy that rolled under the couch no longer exists. Patty-cake is a game infants engage in but, it has nothing to do with object permanence. An infant game that does show object permanence is peek-a-boo. In thisgame, an infant continues to hunt for a hidden face because he believes it is still there.Health Promotion andMaintenance
Question 38
A spinal change occurring with pregnancy that alters mobility is:
Options:
A.
scoliosis.
B.
kyphosis.
C.
lordosis.
D.
ankylosing spondylitis.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Explanation:
The spinal change occurring with pregnancy is lordosis. This occurs due to the weight of the enlarging uterus and the affect of gravity.Basic Care and Comfort
Question 39
What is pica?
Options:
A.
dependency on alcohol
B.
increased iron in the diet
C.
the sickle cell trait
D.
eating ice
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Explanation:
Pica represents the ingestion of nonfood substances that leads to a clinical iron deficiency and might actually be the first sign of a problem. Clients eat a wide range of nonfood items, including ice, clay, dirt, and paste.Physiological Adaptation
Question 40
For a client requiring total oral care, it is important for the nurse to:
Options:
A.
assemble all equipment, assist the client tosemi-Fowler’s position, and place a towel on his chest.
B.
place client in Fowler’s position, prepare the equipment, and tell the client what to do.
C.
assemble all equipment, place the client in a side-lying position, and place a towel under his chin.
D.
use gloves and clean the client’s mouth, including the tongue.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Explanation:
Assemble all equipment first; place the client in a side-lying position so that fluid can easily flow out or pool in the side of the mouth for suctioning (to prevent aspiration); and then place a towel under the client’s chin and a curved basin against the chin. Gloves should be worn.Basic Care and Comfort