NEXT GENERATION NCLEX EXAM BRAND NEW 2023/2024 QUESTIONS INCLUDED

Which of the following is the primary purpose of using an incentive spirometer postoperatively? A. To improve lung function and prevent atelectasis B. To decrease blood pressure and heart rate C. To reduce the risk of thrombosis D. To increase urinary output Answer: A Multiple-response question: Which of the following are potential signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply) A. Shakiness B. Confusion C. Sweating D. Polyuria E. Rapid heartbeat Answer: A, B, C, E Fill-in-the-blank question: __________ is the medical term for the inflammation of the liver. Answer: Hepatitis Ordered response question: Place the following steps for proper hand hygiene in the correct order. Wet hands with water Apply soap Rub hands together for at least 20 seconds Rinse hands with water Dry hands with a clean towel Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Hotspot question: Click on the area of the ECG tracing that represents the QRS complex. [Image of an ECG tracing] Answer: [Clickable area around the QRS complex] Audio question: Listen to the following audio clip and answer the question: What is the patient's chief complaint? [Audio clip of a patient saying "I have a terrible headache"] A. Shortness of breath B. Nausea C. Headache D. Chest pain Answer: C Video question: Watch the following video clip and answer the question: What is the name of the condition being demonstrated? [Video clip of a person with tremors in their hand] A. Parkinson's disease B. Multiple sclerosis C. Huntington's disease D. Alzheimer's disease Answer: A Chart and table question: Refer to the following table and answer the question: What is the percentage of patients with a blood pressure reading in the hypertensive range? [Table of blood pressure readings] A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40% Answer: C Drag and drop question: Place the following steps for administering an injection in the correct order. Clean the injection site with an alcohol swab Aspirate to check for blood return Inject the medication Discard the needle and syringe in a sharps container Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 Matching question: Match the following medical abbreviations with their corresponding meanings. A. SOB B. CVA C. UTI D. NPO Shortness of breath Cerebrovascular accident Urinary tract infection Nothing by mouth Answer: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 Highlighting question: Highlight the term that is used to describe the involuntary loss of urine. A. Hypertension B. Incontinence C. Hyperlipidemia D. Hemiparesis Answer: B Multiple-choice question: Which of the following medications is classified as an anticoagulant? A. Aspirin B. Nitroglycerin C. Insulin D. Warfarin Answer: D Multiple-response question: Which of the following are potential complications of diabetes mellitus? (Select all that apply) A. Neuropathy B. Retinopathy C. Nephropathy D. Hypertension E. Osteoporosis Answer: A, B, C, D Fill-in-the-blank question: The process of recording the electrical activity of the heart is called an __________. Answer: Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Ordered response question: Place the following steps for administering oral medication in the correct order. Verify the medication order Explain the medication to the patient Assess the patient's ability to swallow Administer the medication with water Document the medication administration Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Hotspot question: Click on the area of the lung where gas exchange occurs. [Image of lungs] Answer: [Clickable area around the alveoli] Video question: Watch the following video clip and answer the question: What is the name of the procedure being demonstrated? [Video clip of a nurse changing a wound dressing] A. Suturing B. Debridement C. Hemodialysis D. Wound care Answer: D Chart and table question: Refer to the following chart and answer the question: What is the trend in body weight over time for this patient? [Chart of body weight over time] A. Body weight has remained stable B. Body weight has decreased C. Body weight has increased Answer: C Drag and drop question: Place the following steps for performing a blood glucose test in the correct order. Wash hands and put on gloves Load a test strip into the meter Use a lancet to prick the finger Apply blood to the test strip Record the result Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Matching question: Match the following medication classifications with their corresponding actions. A. Bronchodilators B. Diuretics C. Antihypertensives D. Antidepressants Reduce fluid volume in the body Dilate the bronchioles in the lungs Lower blood pressure Improve mood and decrease symptoms of depression Answer: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 Highlighting question: Highlight the term that is used to describe the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. A. Hypertension B. Edema C. Emphysema D. Pneumonia Answer: B Multiple-choice question: Which of the following statements is true regarding standard precautions? A. They are only used when caring for patients with known infectious diseases. B. They are the same as universal precautions. C. They are designed to protect healthcare workers from exposure to infectious materials. D. They are not necessary when caring for non-infectious patients. Answer: C Multiple-response question: Which of the following are potential side effects of opioid pain medication? (Select all that apply) A. Constipation B. Hypertension C. Respiratory depression D. Nausea and vomiting E. Euphoria Answer: A, C, D Fill-in-the-blank question: The abbreviation "q.d." is used to indicate medication dosing _______. Answer: Once a day Ordered response question: Place the following steps for using a metered-dose inhaler in the correct order. Remove the inhaler cap and shake the inhaler Breathe out fully Press down on the inhaler while breathing in slowly Hold your breath for 10 seconds Wait 1-2 minutes before taking a second dose Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Hotspot question: Click on the area of the brain responsible for controlling voluntary movement. [Image of brain] Answer: [Clickable area around the motor cortex] Video question: Watch the following video clip and answer the question: What is the nurse assessing? [Video clip of a nurse assessing a patient's skin] A. Pain level B. Skin integrity C. Respiratory rate D. Blood pressure Answer: B Chart and table question: Refer to the following chart and answer the question: What is the trend in blood glucose levels over time for this patient? [Chart of blood glucose levels over time] A. Blood glucose levels have remained stable B. Blood glucose levels have decreased C. Blood glucose levels have increased Answer: C Drag and drop question: Place the following steps for administering an intramuscular injection in the correct order. Cleanse the injection site