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
A client has started taking amiodarone (Cordarone). The nurse should inform the client that periodic laboratory tests will be done to monitor the client's:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause hepatotoxicity, so periodic monitoring of liver enzymes is necessary to detect potential liver damage.
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
Pelvic inflammatory disease is most often caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a common cause of pelvic inflammatory disease, often resulting from untreated gonorrhea, leading to infection of the reproductive organs.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been scheduled for a barium swallow (esophagography). The nurse determines that the client understands preprocedure instructions when the client states the intention to take which action before the test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A barium swallow, or esophagography, is a radiograph that uses a substance called barium for contrast to highlight abnormalities in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The client is told to remove metal objects such as medals and jewelry before the test so that they will not interfere with radiographic visualization of the field. Some oral medications are withheld before the test, and the client should follow the primary health care provider's instructions regarding medication administration. The client should fast for a minimum of 8 hours before the test, depending on primary health care provider's instructions. It is important after the procedure to monitor for constipation, which can occur as a result of the presence of barium in the GI tract.