NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The occupational health nurse is caring for the client with a superficial burn on the arm. The client states a preference to use holistic natural medication. Which medicinal plant should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aloe vera is widely used for its soothing, healing properties on burns, aligning with holistic preferences. Black cohosh, fennel, and witch hazel are less effective for burns.
Question 2 of 5
The 85-year-old client diagnosed with severe end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a chest x-ray incidentally revealing an eight (8)-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An 8-cm AAA in an elderly COPD patient has high rupture risk; end-of-life discussions are appropriate given surgical risks.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted to the intensive care unit diagnosed with rule-out adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The client is receiving 10 L/min of oxygen via nasal cannula. Which arterial blood gases indicate the client does not have ARDS?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal ABGs (pH 7.38, PaO2 82) rule out ARDS, which causes severe hypoxemia (PaO2 <60).
Question 4 of 5
The client using contraceptive foam for birth control has not had her menses for two (2) months. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amenorrhea for two months with contraceptive foam (less effective than other methods) suggests possible pregnancy, requiring a pregnancy test first. Vaginal exam, urine analysis, and vital signs are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
When interviewing the client of Hindu heritage, which information should the nurse obtain to plan culturally sensitive care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ayurveda, common in Hindu culture, may influence health practices (e.g., herbs, diet), guiding culturally sensitive care. Advance directives, interpreters, and allergies are general, not Hindu-specific.