NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be ordered for the client who has a nevus which is purple and brown with irregular borders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A suspicious nevus with irregular borders requires a skin biopsy to rule out melanoma, the standard diagnostic test.
Question 2 of 5
Which comment by the client diagnosed with rule-out Guillain-Barré (GB) syndrome is most significant when completing the admission interview?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recent gastroenteritis (e.g., Campylobacter) is a known trigger for Guillain-Barré, making it significant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client how to use guided imagery. Which information would indicate the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Visualizing a favorite place is a core component of guided imagery, indicating effective teaching. Chanting, arm rubbing, and music selection are not specific to guided imagery.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted to the medical unit complaining of severe abdominal pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for complications (e.g., perforation) is the first step in severe abdominal pain, per nursing process.
Question 5 of 5
The client is being admitted into the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which HCP order should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sputum culture identifies the causative organism, guiding antibiotic therapy, and must be collected before antibiotics.