NCLEX-PN
ATI NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which signs/symptoms should the nurse expect to assess in the client diagnosed with Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison’s causes cortisol deficiency, leading to hypotension and bronze pigmentation, classic symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Which laboratory result warrants immediate intervention by the nurse for the female client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated WBC (15,000) suggests infection or flare in SLE, requiring immediate intervention due to immunosuppression.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is making the initial visit to a 42-year-old male client with terminal cancer. The client is first-generation American-Vietnamese and lives with his parents, wife, and three children. Which behavior would best promote a therapeutic nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In Vietnamese culture, respecting elders is key; addressing the eldest family member first builds trust. Yes/no questions limit communication, head touching may be offensive, and smiles may not indicate understanding.
Question 4 of 5
The client is diagnosed with aortic stenosis. Which assessment data indicate a complication is occurring?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pink, frothy sputum and DOE suggest pulmonary edema, a complication of aortic stenosis due to heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment data indicate to the nurse the client with diarrhea is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tented turgor indicates dehydration, a serious diarrhea complication, requiring immediate intervention.