NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin aspart (NovoLog). The nurse should explain that this insulin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin administered immediately before meals to control postprandial glucose.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with COPD are at risk for hypercapnia (elevated CO2 levels) during pneumonia due to impaired gas exchange, which can worsen respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a burn injury covering 30% of the body. Which fluid should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactated Ringer's is the preferred fluid for burn resuscitation per the Parkland formula, restoring volume and electrolytes without causing hemolysis.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a history of fibrocystic disorder of the breasts. The nurse determines that the client understands the nature of the disorder when the client states that symptoms are most likely to occur at which time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibrocystic breast disorder is characterized by cyclical breast pain and tenderness due to hormonal fluctuations, with symptoms most pronounced before menses when estrogen levels peak, leading to breast tissue swelling and cyst formation. Symptoms typically subside after menses. Seasonal changes, such as spring or winter months, do not influence fibrocystic breast symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving a 500-mL I.V. bolus of 0.9% normal saline. To evaluate the client's response to the treatment, the nurse should especially monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In heart failure, fluid boluses can lead to pulmonary edema, so monitoring for lung crackles is critical to detect fluid overload.