NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young adult is hospitalized with a seizure disorder. The client, who is in a bed with padded side rails, has a tonic-clonic seizure. In what order should the nurse take the following actions?
Correct Answer: C,B,A,D
Rationale: First, clear the area to prevent injury, turn the client on their side to maintain airway patency, loosen clothing to ease breathing, and suction if needed to clear secretions.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A client is suspected of having a slow gastrointestinal bleed. The nurse should evaluate the client for which sign or symptom?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tarry stools are a hallmark sign of a slow gastrointestinal bleed due to digested blood.
Question 5 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.