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 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 nurse has taught Kegel exercises to the client who is para 5, gravida 5. Which information indicates the exercises have been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, reducing stress incontinence, the primary goal in multiparous women.
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
The client diagnosed with stomach cancer has developed disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). Which collaborative intervention should the nurse expect to implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin prevents further clotting in DIC, a standard collaborative intervention, per ISTH guidelines.