NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type 2 diabetes. Which site is most appropriate for subcutaneous injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The abdomen provides consistent absorption for subcutaneous insulin due to its stable subcutaneous tissue and is a preferred site.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed budesonide (Pulmicort). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after budesonide inhalation prevents oral thrush.
Question 3 of 5
A client's 12:00 noon blood glucose concentration was inaccurately documented as 310 instead of 130. This error was not noticed until 1:00 p.m. The nurse administered the sliding scale insulin for a blood glucose of 310 instead of 130. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering insulin for a falsely high glucose level risks hypoglycemia, so assessing for symptoms (e.g., shakiness, sweating) is the priority.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism is prescribed calcitonin (Miacalcin). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcitonin lowers serum calcium levels, so the nurse should monitor for hypocalcemia as a potential side effect.