NCLEX-RN
ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following age-related changes affect the vision of the elderly client?
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Age-related vision changes include decreased lens elasticity (
B), lens discoloration (
C), and enophthalmos (E). Pupil dilation decreases (
A), and eye mobility is unaffected (
D).
Question 2 of 5
A male client was involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier in the day. The nurse caring for him on evenings notices that on admission to the hospital, he lost a lot of blood and required multiple blood transfusions. The nurse would anticipate which blood product would be ordered when a large blood loss has occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Whole blood is the transfusion component of choice when large volumes of blood need to be replaced. Whole blood contains all blood components that are lost during active bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a diabetic foot ulcer. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the foot reduces swelling and promotes healing in a diabetic foot ulcer. Heating pads, soaking, and massage increase infection risk or impair circulation.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is a breast-feeding mother develops mastitis. The clinical signs and symptoms of mastitis include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mastitis is a bacterial inflammation of the breast tissue, characterized by marked engorgement, elevated temperature, chills, breast pain, and a red, hardened area.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a laryngectomy. The nurse can best help the client with communication by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pad and pencil allow immediate, effective communication for a client post-laryngectomy, who cannot speak due to removal of the voice box.