NCLEX Psychosocial Integrity

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

In a disaster situation, the nurse assessing a diabetic client on insulin assesses for all of the following except:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bleeding problems are not typically associated with diabetes management. Assessing diabetic symptoms, nutritional status, and insulin availability are critical to ensure glycemic control in a disaster.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following allergies might be a contraindication for a client to receive contrast enhancement for intracranial computed tomography?

A. Penicillin B. Iodine C. Erythromycin D. Aspirin

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Iodine allergy is a contraindication for contrast media, as it can cause severe allergic reactions, unlike the other allergies listed.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following lab values is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?

A. high HDL cholesterol B. low HDL cholesterol C. low total cholesterol D. low triglycerides

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High HDL cholesterol and low LDL cholesterol are associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 4 of 5

A Roman Catholic client is preparing to have magnetic resonance imaging. He wants to wear his metal crucifix pendant while he is receiving the test. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A. Because it gives you comfort, you may wear it B. It is a violation of religious rights to forbid it C. I am sorry, but it is not safe for you to wear the crucifix during this test D. You may wear it because it is important to you

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: No metal objects, including religious pendants, can be worn during MRI due to safety risks from the strong magnet. Alternative spiritual support should be offered.

Question 5 of 5

A child comes to the clinic with a skin rash. The maculopapular lesions are distributed around the mouth and have honey-colored drainage. The caregiver states that the rash is getting worse and seems to spread with the child's scratching. Which of the following advisory comments should be given?

A. The history and presentation might indicate chickenpox, a highly contagious disease. B. The lesions might indicate a noncontagious infection that does not require isolation. C. The history and presentation might indicate an infectious illness called impetigo. D. The lesions are not contagious unless others have open wounds or lesions themselves.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The scenario describes classic impetigo for which the physician is likely to order antibiotic therapy. Chickenpox is highly contagious but presents with a history of high fever followed by a vesicular rash.

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