NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A parent of a 9-year-old child newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is very concerned about the child going to school and participating in social events. The nurse creating a plan of care should formulate which goals to address these concerns? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale:
To effectively manage social events in the child's life, the family and the child need to integrate the care and management of diabetes into their daily living. In addition, the child's teachers and the school nurse should be aware of their concerns. The other options may be appropriate goals, but they do not deal with social issues.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed lisinopril (Prinivil). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause hyperkalemia and hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following data points about your client's hemodynamic values would you report to the doctor as abnormal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal ranges are: PAS 15-30 mmHg, PAWP 4-12 mmHg, PAD 4-12 mmHg, CVP 2-6 mmHg. PAWP of 22 mmHg is elevated, indicating potential left ventricular dysfunction or fluid overload.
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
Which statement about targeted assessments is accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Targeted assessments focus on specific health issues based on the nurse's knowledge of pathophysiology and the patient's presenting symptoms, allowing for a focused evaluation rather than a comprehensive one.