NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with cirrhosis is admitted with ascites. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ascites can cause diaphragmatic compression, leading to respiratory distress, which requires monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
You are a registered nurse who is performing the role of a case manager in your hospital. You have been asked to present a class to newly employed nurses about your role, your responsibilities and how they can collaborate with you as the case manager. Which of the following is a primary case management responsibility associated with reimbursement that you should include in this class?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A primary case management responsibility related to reimbursement is ensuring that clients are at the appropriate level of care , which directly impacts reimbursement by ensuring services match medical necessity and payer requirements.
Question 3 of 5
A parent reports that her child has developed a bloody nose. Which action should the nurse instruct the parent to take to control the bleeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The child should be positioned erect, sitting with head tilted forward to avoid blood dripping posteriorly to the pharynx. The soft part of the nose should be tightly pinched against the center wall for 10 minutes, and the parent should be instructed that this pinch should be timed by a clock, not estimated. The parent should be told not to release pressure for 10 minutes. The child is encouraged to remain calm and quiet and to breathe through the mouth.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse walks into the room of a client who has a 'do not resuscitate' order and finds the client without a pulse, respirations, or blood pressure. What is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a DNR client, no resuscitation is performed. The nurse should respectfully leave the room after ensuring privacy, notifying the team as needed for post-mortem care.
Question 5 of 5
A family has been notified that their son is brain dead, and the physician has discussed the possibility of donating organs. The nurse should collaborate with the physician to contact which referral source that is responsible for organ recovery in the United States?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Organ and Tissue Procurement Organizations are responsible for coordinating organ recovery in the United States, as they manage the donation process and ensure compliance with regulations.