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
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a 45-year-old client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. What is the first step in this process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's learning needs is the first step to tailor education to their knowledge level, preferences, and barriers, ensuring effective teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse evaluates the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which Po2 finding would indicate that the oxygen level was adequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The normal Po2 level is 80 to 100 mm Hg. The remaining options are low values and do not indicate adequate oxygen levels.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of epilepsy is prescribed phenobarbital. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenobarbital commonly causes drowsiness, which the nurse should monitor in clients with epilepsy.
Question 5 of 5
An infant with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) on a regular diet vomits while eating dinner. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vomiting in an infant with increased ICP may indicate worsening pressure, requiring immediate physician notification.