10 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 10

A nurse is teaching a client about self care at home after the client has experienced an anaphylactic reaction to shellfish. If the client is ever exposed to shellfish again, the nurse should counsel the client to do which of the following as an initial intervention?


Question 2 of 10

A client 2 days post-operative has developed septic shock. Which assessment findings would confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply.


Question 3 of 10

The priority nursing intervention for septic shock is which of the following?


Question 4 of 10

Which best describes the difference between septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?


Question 5 of 10

A client is suffering from distributive shock, which is shock arising from inadequate vascular tone. Which of the following is a potential cause of distributive shock?


Question 6 of 10

The nurse would expect to see which of the following vital signs in a client experiencing distributive shock?


Question 7 of 10

A client presents to the emergency department in anaphylactic shock. Which medication should the nurse prepare for the client?


Question 8 of 10

A child is brought to the hospital for care after falling down some stairs and is in a state of neurogenic shock. The nurse performs an initial assessment on the client. Which of the following is the best indicator that the client has gone into decompensated shock?


Question 9 of 10

The nurse is caring for a client whose lab work and vital signs have confirmed sepsis. Which of the following does the nurse anticipate to be ordered? Select all that apply.


Question 10 of 10

A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate the client is in septic shock?