NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Your client is experiencing general malaise. Which stage of infection is this client in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: General malaise is characteristic of the illness stage, where symptoms of the infection are most prominent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about the DASH diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are rich in potassium and part of the DASH diet, which promotes heart-healthy eating to manage hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
Chemical cardioversion is prescribed for the client diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The nurse who is assisting in preparing the client should expect that which medication specific for chemical cardioversion would be prescribed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amiodarone is an antidysrhythmic that is useful in restoring normal sinus rhythm for the client experiencing atrial fibrillation. Lidocaine is used for control of ventricular dysrhythmias. Both nifedipine and nitroglycerin are vasodilators and are prescribed for the restoration of a normal sinus rhythm.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome states to the nurse, 'Why should I even bother trying to control my diet and the swelling? It doesn't really matter what I do if I can never get rid of this kidney problem anyway!' Which potential client problem should the nurse address based on the client's statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling powerless is a problem when the client believes that personal actions will not affect an outcome in any significant way. Anxiety occurs when the client has a feeling of unease with a vague or undefined source. Difficulty coping indicates that the client has impaired adaptive abilities or behaviors in meeting the demands or roles expected from the individual. Negative body image occurs when the way the client perceives body image is altered.
Question 5 of 5
How many mL of a liquid medication would you administer intramuscularly using the below information? Doctor's order: 10 mg of medication BID Medication label: 1 mL = 12 mg
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 10 mg ÷ 12 mg/mL = 0.833 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL for practical administration.