NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
Mebendazole (Vermox) is prescribed for an 8-year-old child with pinworms. The child has an 18-month-old brother and a 4-year-old sister. The nurse should be sure that the parents are also treating which of the following family members with this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pinworms are highly contagious, so all household members should be treated with mebendazole to prevent reinfection, regardless of symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with severe abdominal pains and the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse should develop a plan of care during the acute phase of pancreatitis that will involve interventions targeting which of the following problems?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe pain is a primary concern in acute pancreatitis, requiring targeted interventions like analgesics.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with an acute head injury should carefully assess which function as the primary indicator of neurological status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The level of consciousness is the primary indicator of neurological status. An alteration in the level of consciousness occurs before any other changes in neurological signs or vital signs. Vital sign changes occur later.
Question 4 of 5
An expected physiologic response to a low potassium level is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause cardiac dysrhythmias due to its effect on cardiac muscle excitability, making it the most significant physiologic response.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is prescribed insulin detemir (Levemir). The nurse should explain that this insulin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin detemir provides a steady basal insulin level over 24 hours, used for long-term glucose control.