NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a procedure to reduce risks associated with invasive surgeries?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medication reconciliation ensures accurate medication lists but is not specific to reducing surgical risks, unlike site marking, time out, and neutral zones for sharps.
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
A primigravid client at 38 weeks' gestation reports decreased fetal movement. What is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating fetal heart tones is the first step to assess fetal well-being in response to decreased movement, providing immediate data.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which test should the nurse perform to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rovsing's sign (pain in the right lower quadrant with left-sided pressure) and psoas sign (pain with leg extension) support an appendicitis diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sucralfate should be taken 1 hour before meals to coat the stomach lining and protect ulcers.