NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which psychosocial client problem should the nurse write for the client diagnosed with cancer of the lung and metastasis to the brain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grieving is the priority psychosocial problem in terminal cancer with metastasis, per Kübler-Ross.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment data indicate the treatment for the client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neck flexibility without pain indicates reduced meningeal inflammation, a sign of effective meningitis treatment.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with arterial occlusive disease is prescribed an antiplatelet medication, clopidogrel (Plavix). Which assessment data indicate the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clopidogrel prevents platelet aggregation, reducing stroke risk in arterial disease, indicating effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse at the Family Planning Clinic is preparing a discussion for students attending a community college about contraception and methods to prevent pregnancy. Which information should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Condoms prevent STDs, a key public health message for students. Annual exams are recommended but secondary, hormonal delivery methods are specific, and not all contraception requires prescriptions (e.g., condoms).
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse must see all of the following clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coffee-ground emesis suggests GI bleeding, a life-threatening emergency, requiring immediate assessment.