NCLEX SATA Questions and Answers 2026 |
NCLEX Select All That Apply Practice Exam
| SATA NCLEX RN Questions with
Rationales
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. Which
findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
A. Muscle weakness
B. Irregular pulse
C. Constipation
D. Hyperactive reflexes
E. Fatigue
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Hypokalemia commonly causes muscle weakness, dysrhythmias, constipation, and
fatigue.
2. Which interventions should the nurse implement to
prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Perform perineal care daily
B. Keep drainage bag below bladder level
C. Disconnect tubing frequently
D. Use sterile insertion technique
E. Empty drainage bag regularly
Answers: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Proper catheter care reduces infection risk.
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, 3. A nurse is teaching a client about signs of worsening heart
failure. Which symptoms should be reported? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Weight gain of 3 lb in 2 days
B. Increased shortness of breath
C. Swollen ankles
D. Dry skin
E. Persistent cough
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: These findings indicate fluid retention and worsening cardiac function.
4. A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy.
Which findings should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Neutropenia
B. Nausea
C. Hair loss
D. Increased appetite
E. Thrombocytopenia
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Chemotherapy suppresses rapidly dividing cells.
5. Which foods are high in potassium? (Select all that apply.)
A. Bananas
B. Potatoes
C. Spinach
D. Applesauce
E. Oranges
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: These foods contain significant potassium.
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NCLEX Select All That Apply Practice Exam
| SATA NCLEX RN Questions with
Rationales
1. A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. Which
findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
A. Muscle weakness
B. Irregular pulse
C. Constipation
D. Hyperactive reflexes
E. Fatigue
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Hypokalemia commonly causes muscle weakness, dysrhythmias, constipation, and
fatigue.
2. Which interventions should the nurse implement to
prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Perform perineal care daily
B. Keep drainage bag below bladder level
C. Disconnect tubing frequently
D. Use sterile insertion technique
E. Empty drainage bag regularly
Answers: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Proper catheter care reduces infection risk.
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, 3. A nurse is teaching a client about signs of worsening heart
failure. Which symptoms should be reported? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Weight gain of 3 lb in 2 days
B. Increased shortness of breath
C. Swollen ankles
D. Dry skin
E. Persistent cough
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: These findings indicate fluid retention and worsening cardiac function.
4. A nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy.
Which findings should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Neutropenia
B. Nausea
C. Hair loss
D. Increased appetite
E. Thrombocytopenia
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Chemotherapy suppresses rapidly dividing cells.
5. Which foods are high in potassium? (Select all that apply.)
A. Bananas
B. Potatoes
C. Spinach
D. Applesauce
E. Oranges
Answers: A, B, C, E
Rationale: These foods contain significant potassium.
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