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 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 3 of 5
The client is being admitted into the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which HCP order should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sputum culture identifies the causative organism, guiding antibiotic therapy, and must be collected before antibiotics.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a Jewish client who has a small container on the doorpost of the house. Which term best describes this container?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mezuzah is a small container on a Jewish home’s doorpost containing a prayer scroll, per tradition. Tallis is a prayer shawl, synagogue is a place of worship, and Yom Kippur is a holiday.
Question 5 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.