NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of breast cancer is prescribed letrozole (Femara). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bone pain may indicate bone loss or metastasis, a serious side effect of letrozole requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfasalazine can cause photosensitivity, so clients should avoid sun exposure.
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
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is admitted with fatigue and pallor. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia can cause anemia (low hemoglobin), infection risk (abnormal WBCs), and bleeding risk (low platelets), requiring monitoring of all values.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at the outpatient clinic receives a lithium level report of 1.0 mEq/L for a client who has been taking lithium for 2 months. The nurse should interpret this level to indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range (0.6–1.2 mEq/L) for maintenance therapy. Levels below this are subtherapeutic, and higher levels indicate toxicity.