NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Heparin prevents clot extension in DVT, and elevating the leg reduces swelling and promotes venous return.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse tell the client to report as a potential indication of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visual disturbances, such as blurred or yellow vision, are classic signs of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
During you musculoskeletal assessment of the client, you determine that the client has muscular strength against gravity but not against resistance. You would document this assessment as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscular strength against gravity but not resistance is graded as 3 on the 0-5 scale, indicating fair strength.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is appropriate for a client with metabolic alkalosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis can cause hypokalemia, so monitoring serum potassium levels is appropriate. Bed rest is not indicated, inhaling CO2 is for respiratory alkalosis, and sodium bicarbonate would worsen alkalosis.
Question 5 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.