NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse evaluates the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which Po2 finding would indicate that the oxygen level was adequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The normal Po2 level is 80 to 100 mm Hg. The remaining options are low values and do not indicate adequate oxygen levels.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is counseling a client about the prevention of coronary heart disease. Which of the following vitamins should the nurse recommend the client include in his diet to reduce homocysteine levels? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 reduce homocysteine levels, a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers on a woman who is in her eighth month of pregnancy. The nurse is palpating the uterus as shown by the following maneuvers is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The third Leopold's maneuver involves palpating the lower uterus to determine the presenting part, typically performed in the eighth month to assess fetal position.
Question 4 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with angina pectoris has taken two sublingual nitroglycerin tablets for chest pain. The chest pain is relieved, but the client now reports a headache. The nurse interprets that this most likely represents which response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a frequent side effect of nitroglycerin, because of the vasodilating action of the medication. It usually diminishes in frequency as the client becomes accustomed to the medication and is effectively treated with acetaminophen. The other options are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should be a priority nursing diagnosis for a client who has had a total laryngectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Impaired verbal communication is the priority after a total laryngectomy due to the loss of vocal cords, affecting communication ability.