NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse expect to include in the plan of care to ensure adequate nutrition for a very active, talkative, and easily distractible client who is unable to sit through meals?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nutritious finger foods allow the client to eat while accommodating their distractibility and activity level.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a 2-month-old infant, the nurse feels a 'click' when abducting the infant's left hip. Which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 'click' during hip abduction suggests developmental dysplasia of the hip, so checking femur lengths helps confirm asymmetry for further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of benign prostatic hypertrophy who is prescribed finasteride (Proscar). The nurse should instruct the client that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Finasteride reduces prostate size by inhibiting testosterone conversion, relieving urinary obstruction in BPH.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of atrial fibrillation who is prescribed vernakalant (Brinavess). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vernakalant can cause bradycardia, requiring close monitoring of heart rate.