NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's 12:00 noon blood glucose concentration was inaccurately documented as 310 instead of 130. This error was not noticed until 1:00 p.m. The nurse administered the sliding scale insulin for a blood glucose of 310 instead of 130. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering insulin for a falsely high glucose level risks hypoglycemia, so assessing for symptoms (e.g., shakiness, sweating) is the priority.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a restraint order?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A restraint order requires the reason , type , and client behaviors necessitating the restraint . Informed consent is not typically required for restraints, as they are used in emergencies or for safety.
Question 3 of 5
Your client is in the special care area of your hospital with multiple trauma and severe bodily burns. This 45 year old male client has an advance directive that states that the client wants all life saving measures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advance cardiac life support, including mechanical ventilation. As you are caring for the client, the client has a complete cardiac and respiratory arrest. This client has little of no chance for survival and they are facing imminent death according to your professional judgement, knowledge of pathophysiology and your critical thinking. You believe that all life saving measures for this client would be futile. What is the first thing that you, as the nurse, should do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's advance directive clearly states a desire for all life-saving measures, including CPR and advanced cardiac life support. Despite the nurse's professional judgment about futility, the nurse is legally and ethically obligated to follow the advance directive and initiate CPR immediately in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest. Notifying the doctor or family or ensuring comfort are secondary actions after initiating life-saving measures as per the client's documented wishes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type 2 diabetes. Which site is most appropriate for subcutaneous injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The abdomen provides consistent absorption for subcutaneous insulin due to its stable subcutaneous tissue and is a preferred site.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse evaluates the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which Po2 finding would indicate that the oxygen level was adequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The normal Po2 level is 80 to 100 mm Hg. The remaining options are low values and do not indicate adequate oxygen levels.