ATI NCLEX Questions and Answers

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ATI NCLEX Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis. Which instruction is most important to include?✔✔A. “You must wear a mask when visitors are present.”

• “You may stop medication once symptoms improve.”
• “You can return to work immediately.”
• “Daily baths are required to prevent skin complications.”

A client is receiving IV potassium chloride. Which action should the nurse take?✔✔A. Monitor the infusion site for phlebitis

• Administer by IV push
• Infuse rapidly for quick replacement
• Mix with dextrose only

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client prescribed iron supplements. Which food enhances iron absorption? 1 / 4

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✔✔A. Orange juice

• Milk
• Coffee
• Cheese

A client reports dizziness after standing. The nurse notes a significant drop in blood pressure.What is the likely cause?✔✔A. Orthostatic hypotension

• Stroke
• Fluid overload
• Myocardial infarction

Which client statement indicates correct understanding of how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer?✔✔A. “I will inhale deeply after pressing the inhaler once.”

• “I will shake the spacer, not the inhaler.”
• “I will breathe out quickly into the spacer.”
• “I will hold my breath for 3 seconds after inhaling.” 2 / 4

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A nurse is planning care for a client on seizure precautions. What item should be kept at the bedside?

• Restraints

✔✔B. Suction equipment

• Blood pressure cuff
• Oxygen saturation monitor

A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client taking heparin. Which value indicates the medication is therapeutic?✔✔A. aPTT 60 seconds

• aPTT 20 seconds

C. INR 1.0

D. INR 3.5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed a low-fat, cardiac diet. Which food should the client select?✔✔A. Grilled chicken breast

• Fried catfish 3 / 4

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• Bacon and eggs
• Buttered toast

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure. Which finding should be reported immediately?✔✔A. Weight gain of 3 lb in 24 hours

• Decreased appetite
• Mild fatigue
• Coughing after exercise

A client has a prescription for furosemide. Which client statement requires follow-up?

• “I weigh myself daily.”

✔✔B. “I eat a banana every day to avoid high potassium.”

• “I take it in the morning.”
• “I get up slowly to prevent dizziness.”

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative and reports gas pain. Which action should the nurse take first?

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