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
When a client states that he is allergic to amoxicillin (Ampicillin) even though his medication administration record and armband do not indicate medication allergies, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withholding the medication is the safest action until the allergy can be verified to prevent an allergic reaction.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is bedridden at home and gets little exercise. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged immobility in COPD increases calcium excretion due to bone resorption, risking osteoporosis. The other options are not directly related to immobility.
Question 4 of 5
You are working in a community pediatric health clinic. Which expected life transition should you apply into your practice for these pediatric clients as you are caring for pediatric clients of all ages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puberty is a significant life transition for pediatric clients, particularly adolescents, and is relevant across the age range in a pediatric clinic. It involves physical, emotional, and social changes that nurses should consider in their practice.
Question 5 of 5
Sulfadiazine has been ordered for a client who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following recommend is most appropriate for administering sulfonamides?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration (8 glasses of water daily) prevents crystalluria, a complication of sulfonamides.