NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A primiparous client at 48 hours postpartum is to be given medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) before discharge. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan before administering this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amenorrhea is a common side effect of Depo-Provera, especially in the first 6 months, and should be included in client teaching. The other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A client is prescribed diphenhydramine 1% as a topical agent for allergic dermatosis. The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the intended effect when the client reports relief of what complaint?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine medication that has many uses. When used as a topical agent on the skin, it reduces the symptoms of allergic reaction, such as itching or urticaria. It does not act to relieve pain, headache, or skin redness.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to implement emergency care measures for the client who has just demonstrated signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism. Which primary health care provider prescription should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client needs oxygen immediately because of hypoxemia, which is most often accompanied by respiratory distress and cyanosis. The client should also have an IV line for the administration of emergency medications such as morphine sulfate. An ECG is useful in determining the presence of possible right ventricular hypertrophy. All of the interventions listed are appropriate, but the client needs the oxygen first.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
While assisting the physician with an amniocentesis on a multigravid client at 38 weeks' gestation, the nurse observes that the fluid is very cloudy and thick. The nurse interprets this finding as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy, thick amniotic fluid often indicates meconium staining, suggesting fetal distress, which requires further evaluation.