NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 24-year-old African American female client tells the nurse she has a brother with sickle cell disease. She is engaged to be married and is concerned about giving this disease to her future children. Which information is most important to provide to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetic counseling assesses carrier status and risks for sickle cell disease, the most proactive step.
Question 2 of 5
The 54-year-old female client is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which interventions should the nurse discuss with the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Swimming (weight-bearing exercise), vitamin D milk, smoking cessation, and fall precautions reduce osteoporosis progression and fracture risk.
Question 3 of 5
The elderly female client of Mexican heritage is upset and tells the nurse the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) complimented her grandchild's hair. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Mexican culture, complimenting a child may be linked to 'mal de ojo' (evil eye), causing distress. Educating the UAP about this belief prevents further upset. Asking why, ignoring, or notifying a psychologist does not address cultural sensitivity.
Question 4 of 5
Which psychosocial client problem should the nurse write for the client diagnosed with cancer of the lung and metastasis to the brain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grieving is the priority psychosocial problem in terminal cancer with metastasis, per Kübler-Ross.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) asks the nurse, 'What is wrong with me? Why do I urinate so much?' Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurogenic DI results from ADH deficiency due to pituitary dysfunction, causing polyuria.