{"id":5850,"date":"2025-04-23T12:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=5850"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:49:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:49:48","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-septic-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-septic-shock","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Septic shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-septic-shock\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-septic-shock\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-septic-shock\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-septic-shock\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on discharge education and septic shock. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the surgical step-down unit has provided education for a patient being discharged home after treatment of septic shock secondary to pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Which patient statement indicates an understanding of the teaching?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cI\u2019m going to start using a vape pen instead of smoking cigarettes.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cI plan to get my pneumonia vaccine at my follow-up medical appointment\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI will contact my health care provider if I have been exposed to the flu.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cI will avoid flying on an airplane for the next three months.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nurses Learn by Osmosis.org\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kGJCkPfFypA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/ultimate-guide\/nclex-rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Check out our&nbsp;NCLEX-RN Study Plan Guide!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cI plan to get my pneumonia vaccine at my follow-up medical appointment\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement indicates teaching was successful. To prevent sepsis from developing again, patients should remain up to date on their vaccinations, including the pneumonia vaccine, to prevent future infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when body organs do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly. Septic shock is a type of distributive shock that occurs secondary to sepsis, which is when the body mounts an excessive inflammatory response because of an infection. Nurses should educate patients about health promotion strategies to prevent infections and decrease the risk of recurrent episodes of sepsis. The nurse should review general principles of infection control and hand hygiene, instruct patients to keep any cuts or wounds clean and covered until they are healed, and talk to them about the importance of keeping up to date on recommended vaccinations. For those with chronic conditions, the nurse can stress the importance of adherence to their treatment plan to keep their symptoms under control. The nurse should encourage patients to make healthy eating choices, get adequate sleep, engage in daily physical activity as tolerated, and avoid tobacco use. The nurse should also review the signs and symptoms of shock and stress the importance of seeking medical attention immediately if they experience a fast heart rate; fever or chills; dizziness, fainting, or low blood pressure; shortness of breath; confusion or disorientation; severe pain; or clammy, sweaty skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image.png\" alt=\"Client &amp; Family Teaching\n\nHealth promotion strategies to prevent infections and lower risk of recurrent episodes of sepsis.\n\nPrinciples of infection control and hand hygiene:\nKeep wounds clean &amp; covered until healed\nKeep up to date on recommended vaccinations\n\nIf client has chronic condition, stress the importance of adherence to treatment plan.\" class=\"wp-image-5853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image.png 791w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image.png?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image.png?resize=768,407 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Encourage client to:\n\nMake healthy eating choices\nGet adequate sleep\nEngage in daily physical activity as tolerated\nAvoid tobacco use\n\nReview signs and symptoms of shock:\nFast heart rate\nFever or chills\nDizziness\nFainting or low blood pressure (BP)\nClammy, sweaty skin\" class=\"wp-image-5854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image-1.png 791w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image-1.png?resize=300,161 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/image-1.png?resize=768,413 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cI\u2019m going to start using a vape pen instead of smoking cigarettes.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement indicates additional teaching is needed. Patients should be instructed to stop smoking altogether (including vape pens) and be provided with smoking cessation resources. Nicotine impairs wound healing because it causes vasoconstriction, which interferes with oxygenated blood flow to the wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI will contact my health care provider if I have been exposed to the flu.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement indicates additional teaching is needed. It is not necessary to report exposure to influenza to the healthcare provider. However, the patient should be instructed to seek medical attention immediately if they experience a fast heart rate, fever or chills, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, confusion or disorientation, severe pain, or clammy, sweaty skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cI will avoid flying on an airplane for the next three months.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rationale: This statement indicates additional teaching is needed. Patients do not need to avoid flying on airplanes for three months after treatment for septic shock. While traveling, they should be educated on standard techniques for infection prevention, such as performing hand hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Shock_-_Septic:_Nursing\">Shock &#8211; Septic: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN3_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCLEX-RN\u00ae and NCLEX-PN\u00ae are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc (NCSBN\u00ae). Osmosis is not affiliated with NCSBN.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis today! Access your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial<\/a>&nbsp;and find out why millions of current and future clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prep for the NCLEX-RN\u00ae exam with today\u2019s question focused on septic shock and patient discharge recommendations. 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