ATI PN Comprehensive Exit Exam Practice
Test with SOQ – 100 Practical Nursing Sample
Objective Questions with Answers and
Detailed Rationales for NCLEX-PN Preparation
1
A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension. Which lifestyle change should the nurse
recommend?
A. Increase salt intake
B. Reduce sodium intake
C. Avoid exercise
D. Drink more caffeine
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Reducing sodium intake helps lower blood pressure by decreasing fluid retention and reducing
strain on the cardiovascular system.
2
A client with diabetes mellitus reports shakiness and sweating. What should the nurse suspect?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hypertension
D. Hypernatremia
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, tremors, confusion, and dizziness due to low
blood glucose levels.
3
,Which position should a nurse place a client experiencing shortness of breath?
A. Supine
B. High Fowler’s position
C. Trendelenburg
D. Prone
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
High Fowler’s position improves lung expansion and allows easier breathing for patients with
respiratory distress.
4
Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections?
A. Antiviral drugs
B. Antifungal drugs
C. Antibiotics
D. Antihistamines
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Antibiotics specifically target and kill bacteria or inhibit their growth.
5
Which vital sign change indicates possible infection?
A. Decreased temperature
B. Elevated temperature (fever)
C. Low pulse rate
D. Low respiratory rate
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Fever is a common response of the body’s immune system to infection.
,6
Which electrolyte is most important for cardiac muscle function?
A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Potassium
D. Chloride
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Potassium regulates cardiac muscle contractions and electrical conduction in the heart.
7
A nurse is caring for a client receiving warfarin. Which laboratory test should be monitored?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Platelet count
C. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
D. Blood glucose
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
INR measures blood clotting time and ensures warfarin therapy remains within a safe therapeutic
range.
8
Which symptom is most common in pneumonia?
A. Joint pain
B. Rash
C. Productive cough
D. Vision problems
✅ Answer: C
, Explanation:
Pneumonia causes lung infection leading to cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
9
A nurse is teaching a client about insulin injection sites. Which site has the fastest absorption?
A. Thigh
B. Buttocks
C. Arm
D. Abdomen
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
Insulin injected in the abdomen is absorbed more quickly than other areas.
10
Which sign indicates dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Dry mouth and decreased urine output
C. Low blood pressure only
D. Increased urine output
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Dehydration reduces body fluids, leading to dry mucous membranes and decreased urine output.
Questions 11–20
11
Which condition causes airway narrowing and wheezing?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Asthma
Test with SOQ – 100 Practical Nursing Sample
Objective Questions with Answers and
Detailed Rationales for NCLEX-PN Preparation
1
A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension. Which lifestyle change should the nurse
recommend?
A. Increase salt intake
B. Reduce sodium intake
C. Avoid exercise
D. Drink more caffeine
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Reducing sodium intake helps lower blood pressure by decreasing fluid retention and reducing
strain on the cardiovascular system.
2
A client with diabetes mellitus reports shakiness and sweating. What should the nurse suspect?
A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Hypertension
D. Hypernatremia
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, tremors, confusion, and dizziness due to low
blood glucose levels.
3
,Which position should a nurse place a client experiencing shortness of breath?
A. Supine
B. High Fowler’s position
C. Trendelenburg
D. Prone
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
High Fowler’s position improves lung expansion and allows easier breathing for patients with
respiratory distress.
4
Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections?
A. Antiviral drugs
B. Antifungal drugs
C. Antibiotics
D. Antihistamines
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Antibiotics specifically target and kill bacteria or inhibit their growth.
5
Which vital sign change indicates possible infection?
A. Decreased temperature
B. Elevated temperature (fever)
C. Low pulse rate
D. Low respiratory rate
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Fever is a common response of the body’s immune system to infection.
,6
Which electrolyte is most important for cardiac muscle function?
A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Potassium
D. Chloride
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Potassium regulates cardiac muscle contractions and electrical conduction in the heart.
7
A nurse is caring for a client receiving warfarin. Which laboratory test should be monitored?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Platelet count
C. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
D. Blood glucose
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
INR measures blood clotting time and ensures warfarin therapy remains within a safe therapeutic
range.
8
Which symptom is most common in pneumonia?
A. Joint pain
B. Rash
C. Productive cough
D. Vision problems
✅ Answer: C
, Explanation:
Pneumonia causes lung infection leading to cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
9
A nurse is teaching a client about insulin injection sites. Which site has the fastest absorption?
A. Thigh
B. Buttocks
C. Arm
D. Abdomen
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
Insulin injected in the abdomen is absorbed more quickly than other areas.
10
Which sign indicates dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Dry mouth and decreased urine output
C. Low blood pressure only
D. Increased urine output
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Dehydration reduces body fluids, leading to dry mucous membranes and decreased urine output.
Questions 11–20
11
Which condition causes airway narrowing and wheezing?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Asthma
