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Question 1 of 5

A client with cystic fibrosis is taking pancreatic enzymes. The nurse should administer this medication:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are taken with meals to aid digestion, as cystic fibrosis impairs pancreatic enzyme production.

Question 2 of 5

The charge nurse in a cardiac ICU is precepting a student nurse. Which action by the student nurse requires immediate intervention by the charge nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lifting the urinary catheter bag above the bladder risks backflow of urine, increasing infection risk, and requires immediate intervention.

Question 3 of 5

The mother of a child with chickenpox wants to know if there is a medication that will shorten the course of the illness. Which medication is sometimes used to speed healing of the lesions and shorten the duration of fever and itching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Acyclovir can reduce the severity and duration of chickenpox symptoms if started early, particularly in high-risk patients.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse administers 6 units of Humalog (lispro) insulin sub-q to a client at 8:30 a.m. The nurse knows to reassess the client and check for a possible hypoglycemic reaction at

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Humalog (lispro) is rapid-acting insulin with a peak effect at 1-2 hours. Checking at 9:30 a.m. (1 hour post-administration) aligns with the onset of action to monitor for hypoglycemia.

Question 5 of 5

A 15-year-old primigravida is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of HELLP syndrome. Which laboratory finding is associated with HELLP syndrome?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: HELLP syndrome is characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets, so elevated hepatic enzymes are a key finding.

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