NCLEX Preparation Course - Critical Thinking Exercises II (Answers 1-10)

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1) D
- hypermagnesemia inhibits/reduces acetylcholine release, causing decrease in neuromuscular irritability as manifested by loss of deep tendon reflexes.

2) B
- a client will develop hepatitis D only when he/she has hepatitis B

3) C
- Hindus are vegetarians.

4) C
- use the principle of ABC when setting priorities for caring clients. (The client with problem in Airway, Breathing, and Circulation are at highest risk for morbidity and mortality).

5) D
- the client should be able to chew, before giving solid foods. Presence of bowel sounds was assessed before full liquid diet was initiated.

6) B
- numbness in the leg with cast indicates that the cast is too tight. This causes circulatory impairment. Among the 4 clients given, this is the client with most immediate danger because tissue hypoxia may lead to necrosis and gangrene formation.

7) A, C, D, and E
- peripheral venous access does not require surgical mask and sutures.

8) C
- NEVER recap needles to prevent needle stab. Use leak-proof, puncture-proof needle/sharp containers for, not the ordinary trash can.

9) A, B, C, E
- sickle cell crisis may be precipitated by: dehydration, hypoxia, fever and stress. Warm application is used to relieve joints pain in sickle cell crisis, not cold application.

10) C
- explore feelings. Allow the client to verbalize feelings, fears and concerns.


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