NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with chronic pancreatitis is admitted with an acute exacerbation of the disease. Which laboratory result warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated glucose in pancreatitis risks DKA or complications, requiring immediate insulin or HCP notification.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted into the medical unit diagnosed with heart failure and is prescribed the thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Synthroid) orally. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Synthroid is not indicated for heart failure and may worsen cardiac strain; clarifying the order ensures safety.
Question 3 of 5
The client is being evaluated to rule out Parkinson's disease. Which diagnostic test confirms this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parkinson’s is diagnosed clinically; no definitive test (MRI, biopsy, or surgery) confirms it, per AAN guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing preoperative teaching about pain management techniques for the client having surgery. The client has a history of drug abuse. What should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Complementary therapies (e.g., guided imagery) supplement medications, ensuring adequate pain control without over-reliance on drugs, considering abuse history. Assumptions, replacing medications, or doubling doses are unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
Which client should the nurse consider at risk for developing acute renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anaphylaxis can cause shock, reducing renal perfusion and risking acute renal failure.