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 client is admitted to the medical unit complaining of severe abdominal pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for complications (e.g., perforation) is the first step in severe abdominal pain, per nursing process.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is a recent immigrant to the country. The family is present in the room and one member of the family speaks English. Which should the nurse implement to complete the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a medical interpreter ensures accurate, confidential communication, per standards. Family interpreting risks bias, gestures are inadequate, and notifying HCP avoids responsibility.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse must see all of the following clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee-ground emesis suggests GI bleeding, a life-threatening emergency, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The occupational health nurse is caring for the client with a superficial burn on the arm. The client states a preference to use holistic natural medication. Which medicinal plant should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aloe vera is widely used for its soothing, healing properties on burns, aligning with holistic preferences. Black cohosh, fennel, and witch hazel are less effective for burns.