NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention will help prevent the nurse from being sued for malpractice throughout his or her professional practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accurate documentation provides evidence of care, the primary defense against malpractice claims.
Question 2 of 5
The telemetry nurse is monitoring the following clients. Which client should the telemetry nurse instruct the primary nurse to assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multifocal PVCs post-MI indicate higher arrhythmia risk, requiring urgent assessment, per ACLS guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse, 'Is it all right for me to wear this copper bracelet to help cure my arthritis?' Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Copper bracelets may provide placebo pain relief, and allowing their use supports autonomy if not harmful. Questioning, deferring to HCP, or dismissing are less supportive.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse assessing an elderly client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease notes purple, round, nontender areas on the client's back. Which question should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Purple, round marks suggest cupping, a traditional therapy for respiratory issues, common in some cultures. Bruising, abuse, or client causation are less likely without evidence.