NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which client should the charge nurse of the day surgery unit assign to a new graduate nurse in orientation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The myelogram client is stable, suitable for a new graduate, unlike hypotensive, confused, or ICU-bound clients requiring advanced skills.
Question 2 of 5
The 28-year-old client diagnosed with testicular cancer is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy. Which intervention should have priority in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sperm banking is the priority pre-orchiectomy to preserve fertility, especially in young clients, per oncology guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
The client with venous insufficiency tells the nurse, 'The doctor just told me about my disease and walked out of the room. What am I supposed to do?' Which statement is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leg elevation reduces edema in venous insufficiency, a practical teaching point addressing the client’s question.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just received the shift assessment. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a life-threatening condition (e.g., MI), requiring immediate assessment, per triage priorities.
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.