NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is prescribed lamotrigine (Lamictal). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A rash may indicate a serious hypersensitivity reaction to lamotrigine, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A primigravid client at 26 weeks' gestation asks the nurse what causes heartburn during pregnancy. The nurse should explain to the client that heartburn during pregnancy is usually caused by which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heartburn is caused when stomach contents enter the distal end of the esophagus, producing a burning sensation.
To avoid heartburn during pregnancy, the client should avoid spicy foods; eat smaller, more frequent meals; and avoid lying down after eating. Peristalsis usually decreases during the latter half of pregnancy. Displacement of the stomach by the uterus, not the diaphragm, may contribute to heartburn. Increased, not decreased, secretion of hydrochloric acid can exacerbate heartburn.