NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a female client for surgery. The client tells the nurse that she is a Jehovah's Witness and is afraid that the staff will administer blood to her during the procedure while she is under anesthesia. Which is the nurse's best response to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the team and charting the refusal respects the client’s Jehovah’s Witness beliefs, ensuring no blood products are given. Other responses dismiss or challenge beliefs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client in a cardiac rehabilitation unit. Which dietary information should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fats to ≤30% reduces cardiovascular risk, per AHA dietary guidelines for cardiac rehab.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement when discussing health promotion activities for a client with a German heritage who leads a sedentary lifestyle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sedentary lifestyle increases cardiovascular risks; identifying an exercise program promotes health, tailored to the client’s needs. Support groups, alcohol abstinence, and food restrictions are less prioritized without specific indications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to teach a class on cultural diversity. Which are examples of being culturally sensitive? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Not touching a Hispanic infant avoids ‘mal de ojo’ concerns, allowing Mormon undergarments respects beliefs, and signing a blood refusal form honors Jehovah’s Witness practices. Male UAP for Muslim postmortem care may violate gender norms, and removing an amulet is insensitive.