NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with a brain tumor who had radiation treatment and developed alopecia asks, 'When will my hair grow back?' Which statement is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radiation-induced alopecia may be permanent or take months to regrow, depending on dose; honesty prepares the client.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed with chronic stress. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Discussing stress-illness links, defining terms, and providing resources empower the client. Nurse’s personal methods are anecdotal, and TCM referral is specific without indication.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Which laboratory value should the nurse assess prior to administering the chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CBC assesses bone marrow suppression (e.g., neutropenia, anemia), a chemotherapy risk, ensuring safe administration.
Question 4 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with bronchitis. The client asks the nurse, 'Can I use eucalyptus oil in steam and breathe it in deeply?' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eucalyptus oil in steam may act as a bronchodilator, relieving bronchitis symptoms, supported by complementary medicine. Dismissing folk medicine, assuming interactions, or preferring topical use lacks evidence.
Question 5 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.