NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
To which of the following unlicensed assistive personnel should the nurse assign an Hispanic male client who needs complete morning care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Joe, with only one other client needing complete care, has the lightest workload, making him the best choice for assigning an additional client requiring complete morning care.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbamazepine can cause agranulocytosis, requiring regular monitoring of white blood cell counts.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metformin (Glucophage). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious side effect of metformin, requiring immediate reporting of symptoms like muscle pain or weakness.
Question 4 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.
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.