NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at the outpatient clinic receives a lithium level report of 1.0 mEq/L for a client who has been taking lithium for 2 months. The nurse should interpret this level to indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.0 mEq/L is within the therapeutic range (0.6–1.2 mEq/L) for maintenance therapy. Levels below this are subtherapeutic, and higher levels indicate toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine (Clozaril). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, requiring regular white blood cell monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A 13-year-old client is dying of cancer and struggling with the emotional aspects of this. When providing care for this client, the nurse should incorporate the developmental tasks for this age. According to Erikson's developmental model, the child normally is expected to be working on which of the following psychosocial issues?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents (ages 12–18) focus on identity vs. role confusion, developing a sense of self and personal identity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is delivering care to a client who is diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which complication of this syndrome should the nurse monitor the client for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TSS is caused by infection and is often associated with tampon use. DIC is a complication of TSS. The nurse monitors the client for signs of this complication, and notifies the primary health care provider promptly if signs and symptoms are noted. The other options are not complications of TSS.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client who has been hospitalized for preterm labor. The client needs further instruction when she says:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with preterm labor should get out of the car every 1-2 hours to promote circulation and prevent complications, not every 4 hours, indicating a need for further instruction.