NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant is brought to the clinic for a regular checkup and the diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) immunizations. The child is recovering from a cold and is afebrile. The child's sibling has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The infant is afebrile and recovering, and neither DTaP nor IPV is live vaccines, so they are safe to administer despite the sibling's immunocompromised state.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The parents of a child with cystic fibrosis express concern about how the disease was transmitted to their child. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning two carrier parents have a $25\%$ chance of having a child with the disease, as each parent can pass on the defective gene.