NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with aortic stenosis. Which assessment data indicate a complication is occurring?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pink, frothy sputum and DOE suggest pulmonary edema, a complication of aortic stenosis due to heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The client with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, 'What does it matter if my glucose level is high? I don't feel bad.' Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High glucose causes long-term eye and kidney damage, a clear, patient-centered explanation.
Question 3 of 5
The 25-year-old client who has a C6 spinal cord injury is crying and asks the nurse, 'Why did I have to survive? I wish I was dead.' Which statement is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A therapeutic response acknowledges feelings and invites discussion, supporting the client’s emotional needs.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted to the medical unit complaining of severe abdominal pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for complications (e.g., perforation) is the first step in severe abdominal pain, per nursing process.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse and the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for a client who is anxious. Which task should the nurse delegate to the UAP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Giving a back rub is a non-invasive, supportive task within UAP scope, reducing anxiety. Teaching, listening, and guided imagery require nursing judgment.