NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has massive bleeding from esophageal varices. In what order should the nurse and care team provide care for this client?
Correct Answer: D, A, B, C
Rationale: The priority is to maintain a patent airway, control hemorrhaging, replace fluids, and then address anxiety to stabilize the client.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism about medication management. Which of the following medications should the client expect to take?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Methimazole and propylthiouracil inhibit thyroid hormone production in hyperthyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is conducting a counseling session with a client experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using a 2-way video telehealth system from the hospital to the client's home, which is 2 hours away from the nearest mental health facility. Which of the following are expected outcomes of using telehealth as a venue to provide health care to this client? Select all that apply. The client will:
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Telehealth reduces travel time, minimizes triggers associated with visiting facilities, and provides access to mental health care, but it does not inherently shorten recovery time or provide group support unless specifically designed.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamoxifen increases the risk of endometrial cancer, requiring monitoring for abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a poster for a booth at a health fair to promote primary prevention of cervical cancer. Which recommendation should the nurse include on the poster?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early treatment of cervical infection can help prevent chronic cervicitis, which can lead to dysplasia of the cervix. Cervical dysplasia is an early cell change that is considered to be premalignant. Douches and oral contraceptives do not decrease the risk for this type of cancer. BSE is useful for early detection of breast cancer, but is unrelated to cervical cancer.