NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which problem is priority for the 24-year-old client diagnosed with endometriosis who is admitted to the gynecological unit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain is the priority in endometriosis due to severe dysmenorrhea and pelvic discomfort, per Maslow’s hierarchy, impacting quality of life.
Question 2 of 5
The Mexican client requests a curandero to come to the hospital to visit. Which statement explains the role of the curandero in the Mexican culture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A curandero is a traditional Mexican healer believed to have a divine gift, treating illnesses holistically. Massage, herbs, or witchcraft are roles of other practitioners (e.g., sobador, yerbero, brujo).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a female client for surgery. The client tells the nurse that she is a Jehovah's Witness and is afraid that the staff will administer blood to her during the procedure while she is under anesthesia. Which is the nurse's best response to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the team and charting the refusal respects the client’s Jehovah’s Witness beliefs, ensuring no blood products are given. Other responses dismiss or challenge beliefs.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.