NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client how to use guided imagery. Which information would indicate the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Visualizing a favorite place is a core component of guided imagery, indicating effective teaching. Chanting, arm rubbing, and music selection are not specific to guided imagery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse arranges for a dance movement therapist to lead a group session for clients with osteoarthritis. Which statement best describes the rationale for this intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dance therapy promotes endorphin release, reducing pain perception in osteoarthritis. Bonding is secondary, synovial fluid increase is inaccurate, and pain reduction is less direct.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed with chronic stress. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Discussing stress-illness links, defining terms, and providing resources empower the client. Nurse’s personal methods are anecdotal, and TCM referral is specific without indication.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement when discussing health promotion activities for a client with a German heritage who leads a sedentary lifestyle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sedentary lifestyle increases cardiovascular risks; identifying an exercise program promotes health, tailored to the client’s needs. Support groups, alcohol abstinence, and food restrictions are less prioritized without specific indications.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention should the circulating nurse implement for the preoperative elderly client who is anxious and diaphoretic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft, slow music reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation in the OR, safe for an elderly client. Rapid breaths worsen anxiety, talking may not suffice, and opening doors breaks asepsis.