NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's medical record states a history of intermittent claudication. In collecting data about this symptom, the nurse should ask the client about which symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication is a symptom characterized by a sudden onset of leg pain that occurs with exercise and is relieved by rest. It is the classic symptom of peripheral arterial insufficiency. Chest pain can occur for a variety of reasons, including indigestion or angina pectoris. Venous insufficiency is characterized by an achy type of leg pain that intensifies as the day progresses.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which recommendation is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2 hours after eating prevents acid reflux by allowing gravity to keep stomach contents in place.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is prescribed vernakalant (Brinavess). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vernakalant can cause bradycardia, requiring close monitoring of heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of burns. Which of the following nutritional interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high-protein, high-calorie diet supports tissue repair and energy needs in burn recovery.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being treated for severe pediculosis. The nurse should instruct the client to treat the problem in the eyebrows and eyelashes by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petroleum jelly smothers lice in the eyebrows and eyelashes, a safe and effective treatment for this sensitive area, unlike pediculicides or antibiotics.