NCLEX Preparation Course - Critical Thinking Exercises I (Anwers 1-10)

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1) A
- Rationale: in pulmonary edema, the transfusion should be slowed down. For choices 2,3, and 4 the nurse should STOP the blood transfusion

2) A
- Rationale: focus on feelings and present reality. Hallucinations oftentimes are frightening to the client

3) D
- Rationale: safety should be given highest priority. A client who experiences postural hypotension is prone to falls

4) B
- Rationale: Placing the client in supine position will further cause bleeding and edema in the area. When bleeding occurs in a particular body part, it should be elevated.

5) D
- describes choice management:
Choice A - is functional nursing
Choice B - is total care nursing
Choice C - is team nursing

6) B
- positive variance indicates favorable outcome.
Negative variance indicates unfavorable outcome, like development of complications and the patient's hospital stay is prolonged.

7) B
- democratic leadership style is participative. Whereas, autocratic leadership is controlling and does not involve members in decision-making; Laissez-faire leadership delegates all responsibilities to members.

8) A
- in case of fire, priority actions are as follows:
R - escue the client
A- ctivate the fire alarm
C - onfine the fire
E- xtinguished the fire

9) A
- do not release information about patient's, unless he gives consent. Implement Principle of confidentiality/privacy. This is a patient's right.

10) B
- saw palmetto is "herbal catheter", and recommended for BPH. Ginseng is an energy-booster; Echinacea is immune-enhancer; Milk thistle is for liver diseases.


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