NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
How many mL of a liquid medication would you administer intramuscularly using the below information? Doctor's order: 10 mg of medication BID Medication label: 1 mL = 12 mg
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 10 mg ÷ 12 mg/mL = 0.833 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL for practical administration.
Question 2 of 5
Chemical cardioversion is prescribed for the client diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse who is assisting in preparing the client should expect that which medication specific for chemical cardioversion would be prescribed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amiodarone is an antidysrhythmic that is useful in restoring normal sinus rhythm for the client experiencing atrial fibrillation. Lidocaine is used for control of ventricular dysrhythmias. Both nifedipine and nitroglycerin are vasodilators and are prescribed for the restoration of a normal sinus rhythm.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse notices that the bag of TPN solution has been infusing for 24 hours but has $300 \mathrm{~mL}$ of solution left. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TPN solutions should not hang for more than 24 hours due to infection risk. The nurse should discontinue the current bag, change the tubing, and hang a new bag. Continuing or altering the rate is unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting health assessments for school-age children. A characteristic behavior of a 7-year-old girl is that she:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 7 years, children typically enjoy social interaction and team games, reflecting their developmental stage of cooperative play.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with irreversible shock. The nurse should document which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irreversible shock is characterized by circulatory collapse, with failure of vital organs due to inadequate perfusion, a critical finding to document.