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NCLEX Physiological Adaptation practice questions
Physiological Adaptation covers acute and life-threatening illness: shock, respiratory failure, neurological emergencies, fluid and electrolyte imbalance and endocrine crises. These are often the hardest items, and they test whether you recognise deterioration early.
Client Needs category: Physiological Integrity › Physiological Adaptation
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Free sample questions
- NCLEX question: when to start basal insulin as DKA resolves
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- NCLEX question: rising PaCO2 in an asthma attack
Key points to know
- Declining GCS, a dilating pupil and Cushing's triad (hypertension with widening pulse pressure, bradycardia, irregular breathing) mean rising ICP.
- In acute asthma a normal or rising PaCO2 means the client is tiring.
- DKA has resolved when the anion gap closes; overlap basal insulin with the drip by 1 to 2 hours.
Other NCLEX categories
- Management of Care
- Safety and Infection Control
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Psychosocial Integrity
- Basic Care and Comfort
- Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
- Reduction of Risk Potential
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