NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 28-year-old client diagnosed with testicular cancer is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy. Which intervention should have priority in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sperm banking is the priority pre-orchiectomy to preserve fertility, especially in young clients, per oncology guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client with psoriasis. Which data support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis presents as red plaques with silvery scales, the hallmark clinical finding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client in a cardiac rehabilitation unit. Which dietary information should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fats to ≤30% reduces cardiovascular risk, per AHA dietary guidelines for cardiac rehab.
Question 4 of 5
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) notices a strange amulet pinned to the client's gown and offers to remove it. The client does not want it removed. Which rationale should the nurse give the UAP for allowing the client to continue to wear the amulet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The amulet likely provides emotional or spiritual support, respecting patient-centered care. Calling it superstitious, silly, or worthless is dismissive and culturally insensitive.
Question 5 of 5
The client receiving a continuous heparin drip complains of sudden chest pain on inspiration and tells the nurse, 'Something is really wrong with me.' Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden pleuritic chest pain suggests pulmonary embolism, a heparin complication; assessing lung sounds is the first step.