NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which form of complementary therapy should the nurse encourage as a relaxation technique for the anxious elderly client admitted for surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing is a simple, effective relaxation technique for elderly clients, reducing anxiety pre-surgery. Meditation may be complex, Rolfing is physical manipulation, and scented candles pose fire risks.
Question 2 of 5
The 54-year-old female client is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which interventions should the nurse discuss with the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Swimming (weight-bearing exercise), vitamin D milk, smoking cessation, and fall precautions reduce osteoporosis progression and fracture risk.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The client asks the nurse, 'What are the risk factors for developing multiple sclerosis?' Which statement is a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family history increases MS risk due to genetic predisposition, per NMSS.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma tells the nurse, 'I am so tired. I just wish I could die.' Which stage of the grieving process does this statement represent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wishing to die reflects acceptance in Kübler-Ross’s grieving stages, common in terminal illness.