NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the client with diarrhea is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tented turgor indicates dehydration, a serious diarrhea complication, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse and the unlicensed assistive personnel are performing postmortem care on a client. Two (2) of the family members are seen laughing about a memory of the client. What explanation of this behavior would be best for the nurse to give the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Laughter about memories is a coping mechanism for grief, per cultural and psychological norms. Assuming lack of love, inappropriateness, or lack of education is judgmental.
Question 3 of 5
The client who has just received a permanent pacemaker is admitted to the telemetry floor. The nurse writes the problem 'knowledge deficit.' Which interventions should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Avoiding electrical devices, carrying ID, monitoring pulse, and reporting bradycardia ensure pacemaker safety.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse must see all of the following clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee-ground emesis suggests GI bleeding, a life-threatening emergency, requiring immediate assessment.