NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes that the client admitted after fainting is receiving olanzapine. Which disorder or condition should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used in the management of manifestations associated with psychotic disorders. It is the first-line treatment for schizophrenia, targeting both the positive and the negative symptoms. None of the remaining options are indicated uses for this medication.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Your client is in the special care area of your hospital with multiple trauma and severe bodily burns. This 45 year old male client has an advance directive that states that the client wants all life saving measures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advance cardiac life support, including mechanical ventilation. As you are caring for the client, the client has a complete cardiac and respiratory arrest. This client has little of no chance for survival and they are facing imminent death according to your professional judgement, knowledge of pathophysiology and your critical thinking. You believe that all life saving measures for this client would be futile. What is the first thing that you, as the nurse, should do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's advance directive clearly states a desire for all life-saving measures, including CPR and advanced cardiac life support. Despite the nurse's professional judgment about futility, the nurse is legally and ethically obligated to follow the advance directive and initiate CPR immediately in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest. Notifying the doctor or family or ensuring comfort are secondary actions after initiating life-saving measures as per the client's documented wishes.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected acute pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory findings is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated amylase and lipase are hallmark laboratory findings in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic enzyme release.