NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A male client was involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier in the day. The nurse caring for him on evenings notices that on admission to the hospital, he lost a lot of blood and required multiple blood transfusions. The nurse would anticipate which blood product would be ordered when a large blood loss has occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Whole blood is the transfusion component of choice when large volumes of blood need to be replaced. Whole blood contains all blood components that are lost during active bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with type 1 diabetes about insulin administration. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating injection sites prevents lipodystrophy and ensures consistent insulin absorption, a critical teaching point for type 1 diabetes management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of angina. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for acute chest pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is used for acute angina relief by dilating coronary arteries. Metoprolol, amlodipine, and losartan are for long-term management, not acute pain.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of gastric ulcer is admitted with complaints of epigastric pain. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epigastric pain in gastric ulcer may indicate bleeding, so monitoring for bleeding is the priority to prevent complications like anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 milligrams IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 milligrams per milliliter. How much medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg desired ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL. The nurse should prepare 0.5 mL of atropine sulfate.