NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right lower quadrant pain is a hallmark sign of appendicitis due to localized peritoneal irritation.
Question 2 of 5
Which sound should you expect to hear when you percuss the liver during a complete physical assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The liver, a solid organ, produces a dull sound when percussed, as opposed to the tympanic sound of air-filled structures or the resonant sound of lung tissue.
Question 3 of 5
Sertraline is prescribed for a client in the treatment of depression. Before administering the medication, the nurse reviews the client's record and consults with the primary health care provider when which finding is noted?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sertraline is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Serious potentially fatal reactions may occur if sertraline is administered concurrently with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Phenelzine sulfate is an MAOI. MAOIs should be stopped at least 14 days before sertraline therapy. Sertraline should also be stopped at least 14 days before MAOI therapy. The remaining options are not concerns associated with the administration of this medication.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin commonly causes gingival hyperplasia, which should be reported to manage oral health and adjust treatment if needed.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates that the client with hepatitis B understands his discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol for at least 1 year supports liver recovery in hepatitis B.