NCLEX Sample Test on Physiological Adaptation [ANSWERS & RATIONALE]
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by Cedric On August 29, 2012
1. A. Failure of the left ventricle to pump effectively causes damming of blood back into the pulmonary circuit, increasing pressure, and causing extravasation of fluid into interstitial spaces and alveoli. 2. D. The halo or “bull’s-eye” sign seen when drainage from
NCLEX Sample Test on Physiological Adaptation
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by admin On August 22, 2012
1. Dyspnea associated with congestive heart failure is primarily due to a. Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces and alveoli of the lungs. b. Compression of lungs by the dilated heart. c. Blockage of a pulmonary artery by an embolus. d. Blockage
Physiologic Adaptation NCLEX Review Answers and Rationale
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by admin On May 17, 2012
View Questions 1. Answer: C. The uterus is being over-stimulated with oxytocin. Remember, most sources recommend discontinuing Pitocin if contraction last longer than 75-90 seconds, are less than 2 minutes apart, have minimal or no resting tone, or if there is an
Physiologic Adaptation NCLEX Review
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by admin On May 16, 2012
1. Andrea is admitted to the labor suite is to be induced with oxytocin (Pitocin). One hour after starting to receive the medication, the nurse makes the following observations: Contractions are 80 seconds in duration and occur every 2 minutes. The nurse
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions [ANSWERS & RATIONALE]
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by Cedric On February 24, 2012
Click here to view the Physiological Adaptation NCLEX questions. 1. A. The parathyroid glands regulate calcium in the body. Excessive activity results in calcium leaving the bones and teeth to enter the bloodstream. This makes the bones more brittle and susceptible to
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by Cedric On February 16, 2012
1. The client with hyperparathyroidism should have extremities handled gently because a. Decreased calcium bone deposits can lead to pathologic fractures. b. Edema causes stretched tissue to tear easily. c. Polyuria leads to dry skin and mucous membranes that can break down.
NCLEX RN Review Questions for Physiological Adaptation Answers and Rationale
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by admin On April 16, 2011
View Questions 1. C. Nitrates act primarily to relax coronary smooth muscle and produce vasodilation. They can cause hypotension, which makes the client dizzy and weak. Nitrates are taken at the first sign of chest pain and before activities that might induce
NCLEX RN Review Questions for Physiological Adaptation
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by admin On April 14, 2011
1. Nurse Fiona is teaching a client who receives nitrates for the relief of chest pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse emphasize? a. Repeat the dose of sublingual nitroglycerin every 15 minutes for three doses b. Store the drug
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX RN Practice Test Answers and Rationale
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by admin On August 26, 2010
View Questions 1. Answer C. Hemodilution can produce a drop in hematocrit. However, if the cause of the decrease in hematocrit were fluid retention, one would expect to find corresponding decreases in serum sodium. If the dialysis has corrected the electrolyte balance,
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX RN Practice Test
Posted in Physiological Adaptation by admin On August 23, 2010
1. An adult with chronic renal failure is receiving peritoneal dialysis. His acid-base balance and electrolyte levels are now within normal limits. His hemoglobin is 9.2 and his hematocrit is 30. The most likely cause of his anemia is: a. hemodilution secondary