NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Which diagnostic test is most likely to be ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ultrasound confirms the location of the pregnancy (e.g. outside the uterus) and serial serum hCG levels help diagnose ectopic pregnancy by showing abnormal doubling patterns. Both tests are commonly ordered.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of heart failure about medication adherence. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid overload in heart failure, so adherence to prescribed doses is critical to manage symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of a fractured femur is in skeletal traction. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning pin sites with saline (or per protocol) prevents infection in skeletal traction. Turning is limited, lotion is unnecessary, and removing weights disrupts traction.
Question 4 of 5
Other drugs may be ordered to manage a client's ulcerative colitis. Which of the following medications, if ordered, would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 6-Mercaptopurine is used for Crohn's disease, not ulcerative colitis, so the nurse should question its order.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypercalcemia. Which finding is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia causes constipation due to reduced gastrointestinal motility. Muscle weakness, hypotension, and bradypnea are more common than hypertension or tachypnea.