NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease, often resulting from untreated gonorrhea, leading to infection of the reproductive organs.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
You are caring for a hospice client who is at the end of life. Based on this client's signs and symptoms, the client is comatose, dehydrated, free of pain, constipated, without distress and expected to die in a day or two. Which of the following is an appropriate client outcome or an appropriate intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Given the client's comatose state and imminent death, the priority is to maintain comfort. Ensuring the client remains free of pain and distress is the most appropriate outcome, as aggressive interventions like enemas or antiemetics are less relevant in this context.
Question 4 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 5 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.