NCLEX RN Physiological Integrity

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client about Guillain-BarrÃ© syndrome (GBS). What information would the nurse provide in her teaching? Select all that apply.

A. GBS affects females more often than males.B. The acute period lasts several days to 2 weeks.C. GBS tends to be self-limiting with temporary paralysis.D. Common symptoms include muscle weakness and paralysis.E. Infections such as Epstein-Barr virus have been associated with GBS.

Correct Answer: C,D,E

Rationale: GBS is self-limiting with temporary paralysis (
C), causes muscle weakness/paralysis (
D), and is linked to infections like Epstein-Barr (E). It affects males slightly more (
A), and the acute phase lasts weeks to months (
B).

Question 2 of 5

A 47-year-old client presents to the emergency department with severe hypotension, muscle weakness, fatigue, and vomiting. Labs reveal a potassium level of 6.1 mEq/L and a sodium level of 128 mEq/L. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate for this client?

A. administration of IV spironolactoneB. boluses of Lactated Ringer's to increase blood pressureC. administration of IV saline, dextrose, or hydrocortisoneD. boluses of 0.45% normal saline with 40 mEq/L of potassium

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Symptoms and labs suggest Addisonian crisis (hypotension, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia). IV saline, dextrose, and hydrocortisone (
C) stabilize the client. Spironolactone (
A) worsens hyperkalemia, Lactated Ringer's (
B) is less specific, and potassium (
D) is contraindicated.

Question 3 of 5

A client is brought to the ED following a drowning event. The nurse assigned to the client understands that which is true regarding drowning?

A. Drowning in very cold water causes a worse outcome for the client than drowning in warmer water.B. Aspiration of both salt and fresh water increases surfactant in the lungs and leads to increased lung compliance.C. If possible, the cause of drowning should be determined in order to know if the client suffered a medical condition such as a seizure that requires follow-up treatment.D. Contaminants in the water such as microbes, mud, chemicals, and algae do not affect the degree of injury to the lungs.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Determining the cause of drowning (
C) identifies underlying conditions like seizures for follow-up. Cold water may improve outcomes (
A), aspiration reduces surfactant (
B), and contaminants worsen lung injury (
D).

Question 4 of 5

While in a restaurant the nurse notices a woman clutching her throat. The woman is unable to speak. The nurse asks the woman if she's choking, and she indicates yes. Which response by the nurse should be done first?

A. establish an airway by tilting the chin backB. administer five quick chest compressionsC. administer two rescue breathsD. perform the Heimlich maneuver

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver (
D) is the first action for choking to dislodge the obstruction. Chin tilt (
A) and breaths (
C) are for unconscious patients, and chest compressions (
B) are for cardiac arrest.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is providing teaching to a client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which should the nurse include in her teaching?

A. check the feet dailyB. have eye examinations every 2 yearsC. use a heating pad to keep the feet warmD. take extra insulin before consuming sweets

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Checking feet daily (
A) prevents complications from neuropathy in type 2 diabetes. Eye exams are annual (
B), heating pads (
C) risk burns, and insulin (
D) is not standard for type 2.

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