NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which expected outcome should be included in the plan of care for a postoperative client practicing guided imagery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guided imagery reduces pain perception, so a decreased pain score is the expected outcome. WBC count, urine output, and dressing drainage are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The student nurse accidentally punctured her finger with a contaminated needle. Which action should the student nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the site to bleed reduces pathogen load, the first step in needlestick protocol.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning the care for the client with multiple stage IV pressure ulcers. Which complication results from these pressure ulcers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage IV pressure ulcers expose bone, risking osteomyelitis (bone infection), a severe complication.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to teach a class on cultural diversity. Which are examples of being culturally sensitive? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Not touching a Hispanic infant avoids ‘mal de ojo’ concerns, allowing Mormon undergarments respects beliefs, and signing a blood refusal form honors Jehovah’s Witness practices. Male UAP for Muslim postmortem care may violate gender norms, and removing an amulet is insensitive.