NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A postpartum client is experiencing heavy lochia 3 days after delivery. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heavy lochia may indicate uterine atony. Massaging the fundus is the first step to promote uterine contraction and reduce bleeding before escalating to other interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse tell the client to report as a potential indication of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visual disturbances, such as blurred or yellow vision, are classic signs of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A primigravid client at 26 weeks' gestation asks the nurse what causes heartburn during pregnancy. The nurse should explain to the client that heartburn during pregnancy is usually caused by which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heartburn is caused when stomach contents enter the distal end of the esophagus, producing a burning sensation.
To avoid heartburn during pregnancy, the client should avoid spicy foods; eat smaller, more frequent meals; and avoid lying down after eating. Peristalsis usually decreases during the latter half of pregnancy. Displacement of the stomach by the uterus, not the diaphragm, may contribute to heartburn. Increased, not decreased, secretion of hydrochloric acid can exacerbate heartburn.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes that the client admitted after fainting is receiving olanzapine. Which disorder or condition should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used in the management of manifestations associated with psychotic disorders. It is the first-line treatment for schizophrenia, targeting both the positive and the negative symptoms. None of the remaining options are indicated uses for this medication.
Question 5 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.