NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Which signs/symptoms should the nurse expect to assess in the client diagnosed with Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison’s causes cortisol deficiency, leading to hypotension and bronze pigmentation, classic symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting the client diagnosed with chronic pain to identify methods of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Which would indicate an expected outcome was achieved?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing ADLs without pain indicates effective CAM, improving function. Bed rest, increased pain, or routine medication are not CAM-specific outcomes.
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.