NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse notices that a newborn has a swelling in the scrotum. The nurse should interpret this as indicative of hydrocele if which of the following occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Transillumination of the scrotal sac indicates fluid, characteristic of a hydrocele, a common newborn condition.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client is recovering from abdominal surgery and has a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted. The expected outcome of using the NG tube is gastrointestinal tract?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An NG tube is used for decompression to remove air and fluid from the gastrointestinal tract post-surgery.
Question 4 of 5
You will be providing nursing care prior to, during and after electroconvulsive therapy for your client who is severely depressed. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a common side effect of ECT, and educating the client about this prepares them for post-procedure expectations.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has had a myocardial infarction. The nurse notes the cardiac rhythm shown below (see figure). The nurse identifies this rhythm as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are characterized by early, wide QRS complexes on an ECG, common post-myocardial infarction. The other rhythms have distinct ECG patterns not described here.