NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school-age child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin). Which of the following should alert the school nurse to the possibility that the child is experiencing a common side effect of the drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loss of appetite is a common side effect of methylphenidate, often leading to weight loss. Vomiting and photosensitivity are less common, and weight gain is not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A 72-year-old client is referred for counseling. During the initial nursing assessment, the client denies the need for counseling. The nurse would agree with the client if she made which of the following comments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased energy and activity post-grief suggest the client is coping well, supporting her denial of needing counseling.
Question 3 of 5
Sulfadiazine has been ordered for a client who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following recommend is most appropriate for administering sulfonamides?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adequate hydration (8 glasses of water daily) prevents crystalluria, a complication of sulfonamides.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a paranoid personality disorder sees some clients laughing during a group activity and asks the nurse, 'Why are they laughing at me? I bet they're making fun of me.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing a factual explanation that the laughter is due to a joke addresses the client's paranoia directly and reassuringly, reducing misinterpretation. Other responses dismiss or minimize the client's feelings.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a commonality that is shared in terms of both restraints and urinary catheters?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both restraints and urinary catheters can lead to infections restraints via skin breakdown and catheters via urinary tract infections if not properly managed.