NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The female client is complaining of dyspepsia, insomnia, and upper respiratory infection symptoms and has an elevated blood pressure. The client tells the nurse she recently moved to the area to care for an ill parent. Which statement best explains the client's clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress from caregiving may suppress immunity, causing URI, dyspepsia, insomnia, and hypertension. Psychosomatic illness is vague, gastric reflux is specific, and essential hypertension is premature.
Question 2 of 5
The elderly female client of Mexican heritage is upset and tells the nurse the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) complimented her grandchild's hair. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Mexican culture, complimenting a child may be linked to 'mal de ojo' (evil eye), causing distress. Educating the UAP about this belief prevents further upset. Asking why, ignoring, or notifying a psychologist does not address cultural sensitivity.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse at the Family Planning Clinic is preparing a discussion for students attending a community college about contraception and methods to prevent pregnancy. Which information should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Condoms prevent STDs, a key public health message for students. Annual exams are recommended but secondary, hormonal delivery methods are specific, and not all contraception requires prescriptions (e.g., condoms).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the rehabilitation unit who is hearing impaired, is anxious, and has elevated blood pressure. The client enjoys pet therapy but is allergic to dogs and cats. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A fish in a bowl provides a calming, visual form of pet therapy without allergy risks. Antihistamines pose risks, extra visits don’t address pet therapy, and a radio is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
Which information would be most important for the public health department nurse to obtain before giving the client condoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Latex allergies can cause severe reactions, making it critical to assess before providing condoms. Frequency, preferences, and history are secondary.