NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is eight (8) hours postoperative small bowel resection. Which data indicate the client has had a complication from the surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A boardlike abdomen suggests peritonitis, a serious post-op complication, requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 28-year-old client who was recently prescribed birth control pills. Which statement by the client indicates teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics (e.g., rifampin) reduce oral contraceptive efficacy, requiring backup methods, indicating effective teaching. Missing pills, patch preference, or ring replacement are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
The client with anemia has been taking iron supplements. Which data would indicate to the nurse the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improved ADL performance indicates increased energy from corrected anemia, an effective outcome. Iron-rich menus are educational, tarry stools are side effects, and nail dystrophy is a symptom.
Question 4 of 5
The client comes to the emergency department complaining of pain in the right forearm. The nurse notes a large area of redness and edema over the forearm, and the client has an elevated temperature. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Redness, edema, and fever suggest cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection, the most likely diagnosis.
Question 5 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.