NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While assisting the physician with an amniocentesis on a multigravid client at 38 weeks' gestation, the nurse observes that the fluid is very cloudy and thick. The nurse interprets this finding as indicating which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cloudy, thick amniotic fluid often indicates meconium staining, suggesting fetal distress, which requires further evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism about medication management. Which of the following medications should the client expect to take?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Methimazole and propylthiouracil inhibit thyroid hormone production in hyperthyroidism.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
During your system specific assessment of your client's peripheral pulses, you note that the client's posterior tibia pulse is weak and thready. You would document this finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A weak and thready pulse is documented as 1+ on a 0-4+ scale, indicating diminished pulse strength.
Question 5 of 5
The client has sore nares while a nasogastric (NG) tube is in place. Which of the following nursing measures would be most appropriate to help alleviate the client's discomfort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying a water-soluble lubricant to the nares reduces irritation and discomfort caused by the NG tube.