NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A primary concern of the hospitalized adolescent is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents value autonomy and privacy, which is a primary concern during hospitalization, as it supports their developmental need for independence.
Question 2 of 5
Which federal law is most closely associated with the highly restrictive 'need to know'?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA
A) enforces the 'need to know' principle, restricting access to protected health information to only those who require it for their job functions.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed budesonide (Pulmicort). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after budesonide inhalation prevents oral thrush.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administers an intradermal injection to a client. Proper technique has been used if the injection site demonstrates which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bleb (small wheal) at the injection site indicates correct intradermal technique, as the medication is deposited just under the skin.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been taking imipramine [Tofranil] for his depression for 2 days. His sister asks the nurse, 'Why is he still so depressed?' Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Imipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, typically requires 2 to 4 weeks to achieve therapeutic effects as it needs time to alter neurotransmitter levels. This response educates the sister accurately about the medication's timeline.