NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin commonly causes gingival hyperplasia, which should be reported to manage oral health and adjust treatment if needed.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an effective security plan that you may most likely want to consider for implementation within your facility?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Restricting visitors in special care areas and using bar-coded client identification bands are effective security measures to enhance safety and protect client identity, respectively.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with hyperkalemia. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for dysrhythmias is the priority, as hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of migraine headaches is prescribed sumatriptan (Imitrex). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is most effective when taken at the onset of a migraine to abort the attack.
Question 5 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.