NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client expresses anxiety prior to an upcoming procedure. Which should the nurse implement first to assist the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slow deep breathing is a non-invasive, immediate anxiety reduction technique. Sedatives, family notification, or dismissing concerns are secondary or unhelpful.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with chronic renal failure is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which assessment by the nurse warrants immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudy dialysate suggests peritonitis, a serious complication requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which action by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) requires intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wiping back to front risks UTI, requiring intervention; other actions are appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client with a pneumothorax who has a closed-chest drainage system. Which data indicate the client's condition is stable?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluctuation in the water-seal compartment indicates a patent system, a sign of stability in pneumothorax.