NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 44-year-old female client calls the clinic and tells the nurse she felt a lump while performing breast self-examination (BSE). Which question should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The timing of the last menstrual period helps correlate the lump with hormonal changes, which can cause benign cysts, guiding further evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the rehabilitation unit who is hearing impaired, is anxious, and has elevated blood pressure. The client enjoys pet therapy but is allergic to dogs and cats. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A fish in a bowl provides a calming, visual form of pet therapy without allergy risks. Antihistamines pose risks, extra visits don’t address pet therapy, and a radio is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma tells the nurse, 'I am so tired. I just wish I could die.' Which stage of the grieving process does this statement represent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wishing to die reflects acceptance in Kübler-Ross’s grieving stages, common in terminal illness.
Question 4 of 5
The client using contraceptive foam for birth control has not had her menses for two (2) months. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amenorrhea for two months with contraceptive foam (less effective than other methods) suggests possible pregnancy, requiring a pregnancy test first. Vaginal exam, urine analysis, and vital signs are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
When interviewing the client of Hindu heritage, which information should the nurse obtain to plan culturally sensitive care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ayurveda, common in Hindu culture, may influence health practices (e.g., herbs, diet), guiding culturally sensitive care. Advance directives, interpreters, and allergies are general, not Hindu-specific.