NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with Alzheimer's disease is being assisted with activities of daily living when the nurse notes that the client uses her toothbrush to brush her hair. The nurse is aware that the client is exhibiting:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apraxia is the inability to perform purposeful movements or use objects correctly such as using a toothbrush to brush hair. Agnosia involves sensory misrecognition anomia is difficulty naming objects and aphasia affects language.
Question 2 of 5
A murmur has been discovered during the routine physical examination of a 1-year-old child. The parent is extremely concerned about this diagnosis. Which of the following explanations by the nurse indicates understanding of this dysfunction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Because the left atrial pressure is greater than right atrial pressure, oxygenated blood flows from the left to the right atria. Because of the risk of pulmonary obstructive diseases and congestive heart failure later in life, surgery is usually performed between age 4 and 6 years, with essentially no operative mortality or postoperative complications. Many ventricular septal defects close spontaneously (20-60%) as a result of growth and proliferation of the muscular septum or formation of a membrane across the opening. This management is usually recommended with children with mild pulmonary stenosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse working in the emergency department realizes that it would be contraindicated to induce vomiting if someone had ingested which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting after gasoline ingestion is contraindicated due to aspiration risk, which can cause pneumonitis. Ibuprofen (
A), aspirin (
B), and vitamins (
C) are safer to induce vomiting for, if needed.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of a C4 spinal cord injury is being prepared for discharge. Before discharge, the nurse should make sure that the client can:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A C4 spinal cord injury causes tetraplegia, limiting upper extremity function. Transferring to a wheelchair is critical for mobility and discharge readiness, often requiring adaptive techniques.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate a cerebral lesion. It is important for the nurse to find out if he has a(n):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iodine is not used as a contrast medium for MRI. It is important to inquire about allergy to seafood if the client is to have an arteriogram or enhanced computer tomography. MRI is safe if seizures are under control. It is more important to inquire about movable metal implants. Clients with movable metal implants such as shrapnel or aneurysm clips or clients with permanent pacemakers or implanted pumps can be traumatized during an MRI. Nonmovable metal prostheses or hardware will not cause trauma during an MRI.