NCLEX Examination. Practice Question # 812. Causes of Hypovolemic Shock include: ■ Diarrhea (most common cause in children) ■ Vomiting ■ Internal or external blood loss ■ Large burns ■ Severe dehydration ■ Osmotic diuresis, as with DKA ■ Third-space losses: fl uid shifting into interstitial spaces
NCLEX Examination. Practice Question # 811. GI system When assessing the elderly patient’s GI system, pay special attention to the physiologic changes that accompany aging. Normal changes include diminished mucosal elasticity and reduced GI secretions, which in turn may alter digestion and absorption. Major GI disorders include: appendicitis, cholecystitis, cirrhosis, colorectal…
NCLEX Examination. Practice Question # 809. The endotracheal tube is used to maintain a patent airway. Endotracheal tubes are indicated when the client needs mechanical ventilation. If the client requires an artificial airway for longer than 10 to 14 days, a tracheostomy may be created to avoid mucosal and vocal cord damage that…
NCLEX Examination. Practice Question # 808. Tuberculin skin tests (such as the tine or Mantoux) produce a delayed hypersensitivity reaction in patients with active or dormant tuberculosis (TB).
