NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To prevent development of peripheral neuropathies associated with isoniazid administration, the nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isoniazid can deplete vitamin B6, leading to neuropathy; supplementation prevents this side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A client had a positive Papanicolaou smear and underwent cryosurgery with laser therapy. What information should the nurse provide the client as a part of discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cryosurgery is a procedure that involves freezing cervical tissues. Vaginal discharge should be clear and watery after the procedure. There is mild pain after the procedure, but opioid analgesics would not be required. Tub and sitz baths are avoided while the area is healing, which takes about 10 weeks. The client will begin to slough off dead cell debris, which may be odorous. This resolves within approximately 8 weeks.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary goal of nursing care during the emergent phase after a burn injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Replacing lost fluids is the primary goal in the emergent phase to prevent hypovolemic shock due to fluid loss from burns.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
When a client states that he is allergic to amoxicillin (Ampicillin) even though his medication administration record and armband do not indicate medication allergies, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withholding the medication is the safest action until the allergy can be verified to prevent an allergic reaction.