NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A normal, healthy infant is brought to the clinic for the first immunization against polio. The nurse should administer this vaccine by what route?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The polio vaccine for infants is administered orally (OPV) in many regions, though inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) is given intramuscularly in some settings. Based on the options, oral is correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client is experiencing symptoms of early alcohol withdrawal. The client's blood pressure is 150/85 mm Hg and the pulse is 98 bpm. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the physician is the priority to obtain orders for managing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which may require medications like lorazepam.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a client with pain disorder is improving when the client says which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expressing a desire to process emotions and move forward indicates improved coping, a sign of progress in managing pain disorder.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with edema. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Chronic kidney disease can cause hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, and hypermagnesemia due to impaired excretion and filtration.