NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of burns. Which of the following psychosocial interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging expression of feelings supports emotional coping in burn recovery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chemotherapy can cause bone marrow suppression, requiring close monitoring of white blood cell counts for infection risk.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of gout is prescribed naproxen. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Taking naproxen with food reduces gastrointestinal upset, and avoiding alcohol prevents uric acid buildup.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements best explains why the nurse should evaluate gastric residual in administering the client's next enteral feeding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evaluating gastric residual prevents overdistention of the stomach, which can lead to aspiration or discomfort. It does not directly assess nutrient absorption or feeding adequacy.