NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A new breast-feeding mother experiencing breast engorgement is provided with instructions regarding care for the condition. Which statement by the mother indicates to the nurse that she possesses an understanding of the measures that will provide comfort for the engorgement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comfort measures for breast engorgement include massaging the breasts before feeding to stimulate letdown, alternating the breasts during feeding, taking a warm shower or applying warm compresses just before feeding, and wearing a supportive well-fitting bra at all times. None of the other options suggest correct measures.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of cirrhosis is prescribed propranolol (Inderal). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following therapeutic effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol reduces portal hypertension by decreasing portal vein pressure in cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements best explains why the nurse should evaluate gastric residual in administering the client's next enteral feeding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evaluating gastric residual prevents overdistention of the stomach, which can lead to aspiration or discomfort. It does not directly assess nutrient absorption or feeding adequacy.
Question 4 of 5
Which procedure should be avoided in order to help prevent the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a positive pregnant mother to her fetus during the intrapartum period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Health care professionals must use caution during the intrapartal period to reduce the risk of the transmission of HIV to the fetus. Any procedure that exposes blood or body fluids from the mother to the fetus should be avoided. Direct (internal) fetal monitoring is a procedure that may expose the fetus to maternal blood or body fluids and therefore should be avoided. None of the remaining options are invasive measures that place the fetus at risk in the intrapartum period.
Question 5 of 5
You are serving as the preceptor for a newly graduated nurse. As you observe the new nurse for their application of body mechanics principles into client care, you observe that the nurse spreads her legs apart during a transfer with a client. What should you do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spreading the legs apart during a transfer provides a wide base of support, which is a correct body mechanics principle , ensuring stability and reducing injury risk.