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
You are working in a community pediatric health clinic. Which expected life transition should you apply into your practice for these pediatric clients as you are caring for pediatric clients of all ages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Puberty is a significant life transition for pediatric clients, particularly adolescents, and is relevant across the age range in a pediatric clinic. It involves physical, emotional, and social changes that nurses should consider in their practice.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with hyperkalemia. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for dysrhythmias is the priority, as hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting sodium to 2,300 mg per day or less helps manage hypertension by reducing fluid retention and blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rash may indicate a serious hypersensitivity reaction to phenytoin, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requiring immediate reporting.