N-CLEX style questions for Exam #1

Here are some examples of NCLEX questions pertaining to what we are learning.

1. When a nurse provides the info and support that patients and their families need to make the decision that is right for them, he/she is practicing which of the following principles of bioethics?
A. Autonomy
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Justice
D. Fidelity

2. A nurse who comments to her coworkers at lunch that her patient with a sexually transmitted disease has been sexually active in the community may be guilty of which of the following torts?
A. Slander
B. Libel
C. Fraud
D. Assault

3. Which of the following accurately describes the behavior of the middle adult?
A. Believes in establishment of self but fears being pulled back into the family
B. Usually substitutes new roles for old roles and perhaps continues formal roles in a new context.
C. Looks inward, accepts life span as having definite boundaries, and has special interest in spouse, friends and community.
D. Looks forward but also looks back and begins to reflect on his/her life.

4. As defined by Erikson, in what stage of human development is the older adult?
A. Intimacy vs isolation
B. Identity vs role diffusion
C. Ego-integriy vs despair
D. Generativity vs stagnation

5. Which of the following is a developmental task of the middle adult?
A. Selecting a life partner
B. Establishing and guiding the next generation
C. Establishing a social network
D. Forming a peronsal philosophical and ethical structure.

6. A 36-year-old woman who underwent a hysterectomy 4 days ago says to the nurse, "I wonder if I'll still feel like a woman." Which response would most likely encourage the patient to expand on this and express her concerns in more specific terms?
A. "When did you begin to wonder about this?"
B. "Do you want more children?"
C. "Feel like a woman...?"
D. Remaining silent

7. Which of the following statements about the communication process is accurate?
A. Communication is a reciprocal process in which both the sender and receiver of messages take turns participating.
B. One-to-one communication occurs when 3 or more people are involved in the communication process.
C. Nursing instructors and students seldom experience the communication process in large groups.
D. Communicating people receive and send messages through verbal and nonverbal means, which occur simultaneously.

8. Which of the following conditions would be a normal finding when palpating the skin of a patient?
A. The skin is cool and dry
B. When picked up in a fold, the skin fold slowly returns to normal.
C. The skin is taut and moist to the touch
D. The texture of the skin varies from smooth and soft to rough and dry.

9. Which of the following is a type of unintentional tort?
A. Invasion of privacy
B. Malpractice
C. Assault and battery
D. Defamation

10. What is a good way to communicate with a very young child?
A. Role playing
B. Explaining procedures
C. Showing him pictures
D. Showing him a movie

11.Which behavior provides encouragement during communication without indicating agreement or disagreement?
A. Clapping
B. Sighing
C. Looking away
D. Nodding

12. What is the main source of info and communication among nurses, doctors, and other caregivers?
A. Computer
B. Medical record
C. Telephone
D. Word of mouth

13. Silence is a communication technique used during an interview to:
A. Show respect
B. Change the topic
C. Encourage the patient to continue talking
D. Clarify info

14. The highest temperature reading would be expected to occur during what time of day?
A. 4-5am
B. 8-9am
C. 4-8pm
D. 9-11pm

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