NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client with psoriasis. Which data support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis presents as red plaques with silvery scales, the hallmark clinical finding.
Question 2 of 5
The 33-year-old client had a traumatic amputation of the right forearm as a result of a work-related injury. Which referral by the rehabilitation nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An occupational therapist helps with ADLs and prosthetic use post-amputation, the most relevant referral.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to make morning rounds. Which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain, even if possibly dietary, may indicate a cardiac issue, requiring immediate assessment per ABCs. Cultural decision-making, pain refusal, and anger are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is admitting a female client to the medical-surgical unit when the client tells the nurse she takes many vitamins to keep her healthy. Which statement is the nurse's most appropriate response to the information provided by the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the HCP about vitamins ensures safe prescribing, as some vitamins (e.g., A,
D) interact with medications. Dismissing vitamins, focusing on water-soluble vitamins, or assuming deficiency is inaccurate.
Question 5 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.