NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the elderly client about taking oral iron supplements. Which intervention should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking iron between meals enhances absorption, as food reduces efficacy. Antacids interfere, doubling doses risks toxicity, and reclining is unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
The male client tells the nurse that he has been using acupuncture to control his chronic back pain. Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about pain pre- and post-acupuncture assesses its effectiveness, supporting patient-centered care. Insurance discussion, needle sterilization (done by professionals), or suggesting alternatives is less relevant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for the surgical client who is experiencing pain at a '4' on a 1-to-10 pain scale and is receiving pain medication via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which intervention should the nurse implement first to assist the client's pain management?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guided imagery enhances relaxation, complementing PCA for moderate pain (4/10), a non-invasive first step. Notifying HCP, reassuring, or family PCA use are premature or unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
The client reports a twisting motion of the knee during a basketball game. The client is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery to repair the injury. Which information should the nurse teach the client about postoperative care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Routine pain medication manages post-arthroscopy discomfort, promoting recovery and mobility.
Question 5 of 5
The client receiving a continuous heparin drip complains of sudden chest pain on inspiration and tells the nurse, 'Something is really wrong with me.' Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden pleuritic chest pain suggests pulmonary embolism, a heparin complication; assessing lung sounds is the first step.