NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse must see all of the following clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee-ground emesis suggests GI bleeding, a life-threatening emergency, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention will help prevent the nurse from being sued for malpractice throughout his or her professional practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accurate documentation provides evidence of care, the primary defense against malpractice claims.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with end-stage congestive heart failure is being cared for by the home health nurse. Which intervention should the nurse teach the caregiver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight gain >3 lb/week indicates fluid retention in CHF, requiring HCP notification to adjust therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The 24-year-old African American female client tells the nurse she has a brother with sickle cell disease. She is engaged to be married and is concerned about giving this disease to her future children. Which information is most important to provide to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetic counseling assesses carrier status and risks for sickle cell disease, the most proactive step.
Question 5 of 5
The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing a client who is comatose and the radio is playing current rock music. The client has tachycardia and elevated blood pressure. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baroque music (slow, calming) may reduce tachycardia and BP in a comatose client, per music therapy principles. No action ignores symptoms, medication is premature, and repositioning is unrelated.