NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of a peak flow meter for asthma management. The client should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recording the highest of three peak flow readings provides the most accurate assessment of lung function for asthma monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is bedridden at home and gets little exercise. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged immobility in COPD increases calcium excretion due to bone resorption, risking osteoporosis. The other options are not directly related to immobility.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assists the physician in inserting a temporary pacemaker into the client. After the procedure, the nurse should verify that which of the following has been documented?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting the pacemaker rate, type, and settings is critical to ensure proper function and patient safety post-procedure. While cardiovascular status and sedation are important, the pacemaker specifics are the priority for verification.
Question 5 of 5
A client is reporting skin irritation from the edges of a cast that was applied the previous day. The nurse notes that the skin is pink and irritated. Which corrective action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should petal the edges of the cast with tape to minimize skin irritation. Massaging the skin will not help the problem. Powder should not be shaken under the cast because it could clump, become moist, and cause skin breakdown. A hair dryer is used on a cool low setting if a nonplaster cast becomes wet or if the client's skin itches under a cast.