NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed lisinopril (Prinivil). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause hyperkalemia and hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is counseling a client about the prevention of coronary heart disease. Which of the following vitamins should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet to reduce homocysteine levels? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 reduce homocysteine levels, a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
An infant with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) on a regular diet vomits while eating dinner. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vomiting in an infant with increased ICP may indicate worsening pressure, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 4 of 5
A client is suspected of having a slow gastrointestinal bleed. The nurse should evaluate the client for which sign or symptom?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tarry stools are a hallmark sign of a slow gastrointestinal bleed due to digested blood.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a 2-month-old infant, the nurse feels a 'click' when abducting the infant's left hip. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 'click' during hip abduction suggests developmental dysplasia of the hip, so checking femur lengths helps confirm asymmetry for further evaluation.