NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. Which precaution is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for fever is critical, as chemotherapy increases infection risk due to immunosuppression.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed losartan (Cozaar). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Losartan, an ARB, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring of potassium levels.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is admitted with fatigue and pallor. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia can cause anemia (low hemoglobin), infection risk (abnormal WBCs), and bleeding risk (low platelets), requiring monitoring of all values.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpitations or chest pain may indicate overmedication or cardiac effects, requiring prompt reporting to adjust the levothyroxine dose.