NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the client include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cherries reduce uric acid levels and inflammation in gout.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a hip fracture is scheduled for surgery. Which preoperative teaching should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry prevents postoperative pulmonary complications like atelectasis, critical for a client with limited mobility post-hip surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses a client and notes puffy eyelids, swollen ankles, and crackles at both lung bases. The nurse understands that these clinical findings are most specifically associated with fluid excess in which of the following compartments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms indicate fluid excess in the extracellular compartment, which includes interstitial spaces (edema) and intravascular spaces (contributing to lung crackles).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a liver biopsy. Which of the following interventions is most important in the immediate post-procedure period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the client on the right side for 2 hours post-liver biopsy applies pressure to the site, reducing the risk of bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A family has been notified that their son is brain dead, and the physician has discussed the possibility of donating organs. The nurse should collaborate with the physician to contact which referral source that is responsible for organ recovery in the United States?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Organ and Tissue Procurement Organizations are responsible for coordinating organ recovery in the United States, as they manage the donation process and ensure compliance with regulations.