NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client in a cardiac rehabilitation unit. Which dietary information should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fats to ≤30% reduces cardiovascular risk, per AHA dietary guidelines for cardiac rehab.
Question 2 of 5
The client with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, 'What does it matter if my glucose level is high? I don't feel bad.' Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High glucose causes long-term eye and kidney damage, a clear, patient-centered explanation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is incorporating complementary therapies in the routines of residents of a long-term care facility. Which information should the nurse consider when matching the clients with the therapy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Matching therapies requires considering client preferences, likes/dislikes, therapy benefits, and physical/mental abilities for effectiveness and adherence. Significant other’s concerns are secondary unless they impact care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a female client for surgery. The client tells the nurse that she is a Jehovah's Witness and is afraid that the staff will administer blood to her during the procedure while she is under anesthesia. Which is the nurse's best response to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the team and charting the refusal respects the client’s Jehovah’s Witness beliefs, ensuring no blood products are given. Other responses dismiss or challenge beliefs.
Question 5 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with bronchitis. The client asks the nurse, 'Can I use eucalyptus oil in steam and breathe it in deeply?' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eucalyptus oil in steam may act as a bronchodilator, relieving bronchitis symptoms, supported by complementary medicine. Dismissing folk medicine, assuming interactions, or preferring topical use lacks evidence.