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 immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rash may indicate a serious hypersensitivity reaction to phenytoin, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
How many mL of a liquid medication would you administer intramuscularly using the below information? Doctor's order: 10 mg of medication BID Medication label: 1 mL = 12 mg
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 10 mg ÷ 12 mg/mL = 0.833 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL for practical administration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt is high in calcium, essential for bone health in osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is prescribed letrozole (Femara). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, can cause bone loss, increasing osteoporosis risk.
Question 5 of 5
Which action is included in the accurate procedure for administering heparin sodium subcutaneously?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspiration before administration of heparin sodium, an anticoagulant, should be avoided. Heparin administered by the subcutaneous route does not require an infusion device. The injection site is above the iliac crest or in the abdominal fat layer. It is injected at least 2 inches from the umbilicus. After administration, the needle is withdrawn, pressure is applied to the injection site, but the site is not massaged. Injection sites are rotated.