NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment data indicate the treatment for the client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neck flexibility without pain indicates reduced meningeal inflammation, a sign of effective meningitis treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The 54-year-old female client is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which interventions should the nurse discuss with the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Swimming (weight-bearing exercise), vitamin D milk, smoking cessation, and fall precautions reduce osteoporosis progression and fracture risk.
Question 3 of 5
The female client is complaining of dyspepsia, insomnia, and upper respiratory infection symptoms and has an elevated blood pressure. The client tells the nurse she recently moved to the area to care for an ill parent. Which statement best explains the client's clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress from caregiving may suppress immunity, causing URI, dyspepsia, insomnia, and hypertension. Psychosomatic illness is vague, gastric reflux is specific, and essential hypertension is premature.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with end-stage congestive heart failure is being cared for by the home health nurse. Which intervention should the nurse teach the caregiver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight gain >3 lb/week indicates fluid retention in CHF, requiring HCP notification to adjust therapy.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with neurogenic diabetes insipidus (DI) asks the nurse, 'What is wrong with me? Why do I urinate so much?' Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurogenic DI results from ADH deficiency due to pituitary dysfunction, causing polyuria.