ATI NCLEX REVIEW QUESTIONS & RATIONALES ( UPDATED 2025/2026 ) COMPLETE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (SOLVED) 100% CORRECT
1. A client is diagnosed with Addisonian Crisis. List the lab values that will beaffected by this
disease process.: Hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, decreased
cortisol levels, increased BUN/Creatinine
2. A client with peripheral vascular disease had a below the knee amputation three months
ago.The client now complains of phantom limb pain. List three
(3) interventions to address the pain associated with this condition.: Administer beta blockers
(propranolol) which may relieve dull or burning sensations, administer antiepileptics
(gabapentin, carbamazepine) to relieve sharp, stabbing sensations, alternative treatment such
as massage/heat therapy or relaxation therapy.
3. A nurse is caring for a client undergoing a clonidine suppresstion test to identify a
pheochromocytoma. If a client has a pheochromocytoma and is
administered clonidine, what will the outcome be?: No effect, clonidine will notdecrease BP
4. A mass casualty event has occurred and a nurse is responsible for clienttriage. What
categories should the nurse use and what do these mean? (Re-view the Nursing Leadership
Review Module): Emergent category (class 1) - highest priority given to pt. with lifethreatening injuries, high possibility of survival once stabilized
Urgent category (class 2) - second-highest priority given to pt. who have majorinjuries which
are not yet life-threatening and can wait 45-60mins for treatment
Non-urgent category (class 3) - third-highest priority given to pt. who have minorinjuries
which are not life threatening and do not require immediate treatment
Expectant category (class 4) - lowest priority given to pt. who are not expected to live and will
be allowed to die naturally, comfort measures may be provided, but norestorative care
5. What questions should a nurse ask when obtaining a health history for aclient with a
history of chest pain and dyspnea?: Frequency or intensity of thepain and if it radiates to
another area, any exacerbating events, if anything makesit better/worse, how long the
pain/SOB lasts, and if anything helps to reduce the dyspnea.