NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse should expect the client to report which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute pancreatitis typically causes epigastric pain that radiates to the back due to pancreatic inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
As the nurse in a primary care clinic, which cultural concern would you integrate into your psychological assessments of your clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cultural stigma around mental health can significantly impact clients' willingness to report psychological symptoms, making it a critical consideration in assessments.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 15-month-old. Where should the nurse administer the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for intramuscular vaccines like MMR in toddlers due to adequate muscle mass and low risk of nerve damage.
Question 4 of 5
During an appointment with the nurse, a client says, 'I need to find the good,' the nurse responds, 'Oh, don't feel that way. We're making progress in these sessions.' The nurse's statement demonstrates a failure to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's response dismisses the client's statement, failing to explore its underlying meaning, which is essential for therapeutic communication.
Question 5 of 5
During you musculoskeletal assessment of the client, you determine that the client has muscular strength against gravity but not against resistance. You would document this assessment as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscular strength against gravity but not resistance is graded as 3 on the 0-5 scale, indicating fair strength.