NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with cancer of the larynx has had a partial laryngectomy. Which client problem has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Risk for aspiration is the priority post-laryngectomy due to airway alteration, a life-threatening concern.
Question 2 of 5
The 85-year-old client diagnosed with severe end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a chest x-ray incidentally revealing an eight (8)-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An 8-cm AAA in an elderly COPD patient has high rupture risk; end-of-life discussions are appropriate given surgical risks.
Question 3 of 5
The client in the long-term care facility has severe osteoarthritis. Which nursing task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting to the shower is within UAP scope, supporting mobility in osteoarthritis, unlike medication or lab monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The client reports a twisting motion of the knee during a basketball game. The client is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery to repair the injury. Which information should the nurse teach the client about postoperative care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine pain medication manages post-arthroscopy discomfort, promoting recovery and mobility.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted with rule-out leukemia. Which assessment data support the diagnosis of leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petechiae indicate thrombocytopenia, common in leukemia due to bone marrow suppression.