NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 25-year-old client who has a C6 spinal cord injury is crying and asks the nurse, 'Why did I have to survive? I wish I was dead.' Which statement is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A therapeutic response acknowledges feelings and invites discussion, supporting the client’s emotional needs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client how to use guided imagery. Which information would indicate the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Visualizing a favorite place is a core component of guided imagery, indicating effective teaching. Chanting, arm rubbing, and music selection are not specific to guided imagery.
Question 3 of 5
Which data indicate to the nurse the client with end-stage liver failure is improving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased abdominal girth indicates reduced ascites, a sign of improved liver function.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which medical client problem should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiomyopathy impairs cardiac output, leading to heart failure, the primary client problem.