NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected meningitis. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neck stiffness is a hallmark sign of meningitis, indicating meningeal irritation and requiring urgent evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of diverticulitis. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend during the acute phase?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear liquids reduce bowel irritation during acute diverticulitis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is admitted with hyperglycemia. The nurse should include which of the following in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin corrects hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes.
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
A 3-year-old is admitted with croup. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Racemic epinephrine is the priority for croup to reduce airway swelling and relieve stridor, addressing the immediate respiratory distress.