NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
The client in the long-term care facility has severe osteoarthritis. Which nursing task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting to the shower is within UAP scope, supporting mobility in osteoarthritis, unlike medication or lab monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
Which problem is priority for the 24-year-old client diagnosed with endometriosis who is admitted to the gynecological unit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain is the priority in endometriosis due to severe dysmenorrhea and pelvic discomfort, per Maslow’s hierarchy, impacting quality of life.
Question 5 of 5
The client asks the nurse about using herbs and special teas to decrease blood pressure. Which question is most important for the nurse to consider before addressing the client's concerns?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety is the priority when considering herbs/teas, as they may interact with medications or worsen hypertension. Cost, knowledge, and scope are secondary.