NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which diagnostic procedure does the nurse anticipate being ordered for the 27-year-old female client who is reporting irregular menses and complaining of lower left abdominal pain during menses?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pelvic sonogram evaluates pelvic pathology (e.g., ovarian cysts, endometriosis) causing irregular menses and pain, the most likely test.
Question 2 of 5
The public health nurse is discussing hepatitis with a client who is traveling to a third world country in one (1) month. Which recommendation should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A vaccination prevents fecal-oral transmission, common in developing countries, per CDC travel guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
The client comes to the emergency department complaining of pain in the right forearm. The nurse notes a large area of redness and edema over the forearm, and the client has an elevated temperature. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Redness, edema, and fever suggest cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection, the most likely diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is initiating a blood transfusion. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Lung assessment monitors for transfusion reactions, consent ensures informed care, and order verification confirms accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a Jewish client who has a small container on the doorpost of the house. Which term best describes this container?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mezuzah is a small container on a Jewish home’s doorpost containing a prayer scroll, per tradition. Tallis is a prayer shawl, synagogue is a place of worship, and Yom Kippur is a holiday.