NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A Hispanic client is admitted to the surgical unit from the emergency department for an appendectomy. The nurse conducts the preoperative preparations and determines that the client has difficulty understanding English. The surgeon needs to obtain the client's informed consent. The nurse course for obtaining the client's informed consent is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The surgeon is required to give the client explanations and have questions answered. The nurse has no way of assessing the client's understanding without the interpreter. The client should sign the Spanish consent form only after receiving an explanation of the procedure, its risks, and alternatives. A family member cannot be relied on to translate the surgeon's instructions accurately.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes that the primary health care provider has written a prescription for prednisone for a client. The nurse contacts the primary health care provider about revision of the client's medication plan if which medication is noted on the client's medication record?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone, a glucocorticoid, is irritating to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which could be worsened by the use of other products that have the same side effect.
Therefore, products such as aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are not used during corticosteroid therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A client undergoes cystoscopy with bladder biopsy. After the procedure, which assessment is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing for excessive bleeding post-cystoscopy with biopsy is critical due to the risk of hemorrhage. A Foley catheter may not be present, and culture is less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
Select the types and stages of conflict that are accurately paired with their description. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,F,G
Rationale: Conceptualization is correctly described as understanding the conflict's nature. Resolution refers to conflicts that can be resolved. Approach-Approach (F) involves choosing between desirable alternatives, and Approach-Avoidance (G) involves alternatives with both positive and negative aspects. Frustration is not about personal agendas but emotional responses, Taking action involves implementing solutions, not just feelings, and Avoidance-Avoidance is a type, not a stage, of conflict.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse provides instructions to a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients taking allopurinol are encouraged to drink 3000 mL of fluid a day. If the client develops a rash, irritation of the eyes, or swelling of the lips or mouth, he or she should contact the primary health care provider because this may indicate hypersensitivity. Allopurinol is to be given with or immediately after meals or milk.