NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The best way to determine whether or not a medication is compatible with a particular intravenous fluid is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A compatibility chart provides standardized, evidence-based information on medication and IV fluid compatibility, ensuring safety.
Question 2 of 5
A multigravid client at 34 weeks’ gestation who is leaking amniotic fl uid has just been hospitalized with a diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes and preterm labor. The client’s contractions are 20 minutes apart, lasting 20 to 30 seconds. Her cervix is dilated to 2 cm. The nurse reviews the physician orders (see chart). Which of the following orders should the nurse initiate first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should initiate fetal and contraction monitoring for this client upon arrival to the unit. This gives the nurse data regarding changes in fetal and maternal contraction status before completing the other orders. Next, the betamethasone would be given to begin the maturation process for the fetal lungs. Next, the nurse should start an intravenous infusion to provide a line for immediate intravenous access, if needed, and provide hydration for the client. The nurse should obtain the urine specimen prior to administering any antibiotic therapy, if ordered.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Remaining upright for 30 minutes after taking alendronate prevents esophageal irritation and enhances absorption.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a procedure to reduce risks associated with invasive surgeries?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medication reconciliation ensures accurate medication lists but is not specific to reducing surgical risks, unlike site marking, time out, and neutral zones for sharps.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has had a myocardial infarction. The nurse notes the cardiac rhythm shown below (see figure). The nurse identifies this rhythm as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are characterized by early, wide QRS complexes on an ECG, common post-myocardial infarction. The other rhythms have distinct ECG patterns not described here.