NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On the first postpartum day, the nurse is caring for a primiparous client who has recently emigrated from Japan to the United States and speaks only a little English. The nurse observes that the client has been bottle-feeding her neonate on occasion, but most of the neonatal care is being performed by the client's mother-in-law. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing whether the mother-in-law's involvement is a cultural practice respects the client's background and avoids misjudging normal family dynamics.
Question 2 of 5
The clinic nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client who is taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which of the following laboratory findings indicates that the allopurinol is having the desired effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces serum uric acid levels by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, which is its therapeutic effect in treating gout.
Question 3 of 5
During your system specific assessment of your client's peripheral pulses, you note that the client's posterior tibia pulse is weak and thready. You would document this finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A weak and thready pulse is documented as 1+ on a 0-4+ scale, indicating diminished pulse strength.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastric bypass surgery. Which of the following vitamins is the client at highest risk for deficiency?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gastric bypass surgery impairs vitamin B12 absorption due to reduced intrinsic factor production, increasing deficiency risk.
Question 5 of 5
You are a registered nurse who is performing the role of a case manager in your hospital. You have been asked to present a class to newly employed nurses about your role, your responsibilities and how they can collaborate with you as the case manager. Which of the following is a primary case management responsibility associated with reimbursement that you should include in this class?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A primary case management responsibility related to reimbursement is ensuring that clients are at the appropriate level of care , which directly impacts reimbursement by ensuring services match medical necessity and payer requirements.