NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with atherosclerosis has coronary artery disease. The client experiences sudden chest pain when walking to the nurse's station. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having the client sit reduces cardiac demand, the first step in suspected angina, per AHA guidelines.
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory result warrants immediate intervention by the nurse for the female client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated WBC (15,000) suggests infection or flare in SLE, requiring immediate intervention due to immunosuppression.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the surgical client who is experiencing pain at a '4' on a 1-to-10 pain scale and is receiving pain medication via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which intervention should the nurse implement first to assist the client's pain management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guided imagery enhances relaxation, complementing PCA for moderate pain (4/10), a non-invasive first step. Notifying HCP, reassuring, or family PCA use are premature or unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
Which information should the nurse discuss with the client to prevent an acute exacerbation of diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fiber prevents diverticulosis exacerbations by promoting regular bowel movements, per AGA guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment data would make the nurse suspect the client has cancer of the bladder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gross painless hematuria is the hallmark symptom of bladder cancer, per AUA guidelines.