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 experiencing a mild panic attack has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.49, PCO2 31 mm Hg, PaO2 97 mm Hg, HCO3 22 mEq/L. The nurse reviews the results and determines that the client has which acid-base disturbance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acidosis is defined as a pH of less than 7.35, whereas alkalosis is defined as a pH of greater than 7.45. Respiratory alkalosis is present when the PCO2 is less than 35, whereas respiratory acidosis is present when the PCO2 is greater than 45. Metabolic acidosis is present when the HCO3 is less than 22 mEq/L, whereas metabolic alkalosis is present when the HCO3 is greater than 26 mEq/L. This client's ABGs are consistent with respiratory alkalosis.
Question 3 of 5
A postpartum client is experiencing heavy lochia 3 days after delivery. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heavy lochia may indicate uterine atony. Massaging the fundus is the first step to promote uterine contraction and reduce bleeding before escalating to other interventions.
Question 4 of 5
After several months of taking olanzapine (Zyprexa), the client reports that he is no longer hearing voices of any kind. Which of the following would confirm that the client is developing insight into his illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging a chemical brain imbalance shows insight into the biological basis of the illness, indicating understanding of the need for treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A client experiencing low back pain asks the nurse which type of exercise will strengthen the lower back muscles. Which exercise should the nurse encourage the client to participate in to best strengthen the lower back muscles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking and swimming are very beneficial in strengthening back muscles for the client with low back pain. The other options involve twisting and pulling of the back muscles, which is not helpful to the client experiencing back pain.