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

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1) B
- a client who had undergone vasectomy is considered sterile and may have unprotected sex after 3 negative semen analysis.

2) D
- septic shock is caused by severe infection. Toxins cause massive vasodilation causing decreased tissue perfusion and decreased tissue oxygenation.

3) A
- after verbal stimulation, tactile stimulation should be done, e.g. painful stimulation.

4) C
- anasarca is generalized edema. Decrease in edema indicates improvement.

5) B
- the hand should be in neutral position to prevent further nerve injury.

6) D
- serum sodium level of 165 mEq/L is elevated. Therefore this needs to be reported. Normal level is 135 to 145 mEq/L. Choices A, B, and C are within normal ranges.

7) A
- pericardial friction rub indicates pericarditis, a serious complication of SLE.

8) B
- sickle cell anemia is inherited from both parents. Sons and daughters may be affected by sickle cell anemia.

9) B
- release of information without patient's consent is a breach to right to privacy.

10) A
- decreased blood pH, decreased HCO3 lead to metabolic acidosis.


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