NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old teenager is hospitalized for anorexia nervosa. She is admitted to the adolescent mental health unit and placed on a behavior modification program. Nursing interventions for the teenager will most likely include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a more structured, supportive environment addresses safety and comfort needs, thereby helping the anorexic client develop more internal control. Medications (commonly antidepressants) are frequently ordered for the体系, but lithium (used primarily with bipolar disorder) is not commonly used to treat the anorexic client. Requiring and/or demanding that the anorexic client 'eat more' at mealtimes increases the client's feelings of powerlessness.
Question 2 of 5
The following medications were noted on review of the client's home medication profile. Which of the medications would most likely potentiate or elevate serum digoxin levels?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause digoxin toxicity. Administration of KCl would prevent this. Thyroid agents decrease digoxin levels. Quinidine increases digoxin levels dramatically. Theophylline is not noted to have an effect on digoxin levels.
Question 3 of 5
Four days after delivery, a client develops complications of postpartal hemorrhage. The most common cause of late postpartal hemorrhage is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Late postpartum hemorrhage (after 24 hours) is most commonly caused by retained placental fragments, which prevent uterine contraction and cause bleeding. Uterine atony is more common early postpartum.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is a breast-feeding mother develops mastitis. The clinical signs and symptoms of mastitis include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mastitis is a bacterial inflammation of the breast tissue, characterized by marked engorgement, elevated temperature, chills, breast pain, and a red, hardened area.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a stroke who has hemiplegia. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a draw sheet for repositioning prevents skin shear and injury in a hemiplegic client. Positioning varies, active motion is limited, and diet depends on needs.