NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult client has bacterial conjunctivitis. What should the nurse teach him to do? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Warm saline soaks, careful antibiotic application, hand washing, and avoiding eye contact prevent spread and promote healing. Isolation is unnecessary unless specified.
Question 2 of 5
A 10-month-old child has cold symptoms. The mother asks how she can clear the infant's nose. Which of the following would be the nurse's best recommendation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Saline nose drops followed by bulb syringe suction is safe and effective for clearing nasal congestion in infants. Vaporizers help with humidity, but saline and suction directly clear the nose.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfasalazine can cause photosensitivity, so clients should avoid sun exposure.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders I.V. cefazolin (Kefzol) 1g for a client. In preparing to administer the Kefzol, the nurse notes that the client is allergic to penicillin. Based on this information, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cefazolin, a cephalosporin, has a risk of cross-reactivity in penicillin-allergic clients, so the nurse should notify the physician to consider an alternative. Administering or verifying with the pharmacist without physician consultation is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to administer a bolus starting dose of heparin to a child who is taking penicillin. What should the nurse do? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Verifying the dose, administering a maintenance infusion, and monitoring PTT are standard for heparin therapy. Heparin's onset is immediate for I.V. but not a primary concern. Penicillin does not need discontinuation.