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Question 1 of 65

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with sleep apnea. Which intervention is most appropriate to include in the teaching plan?

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Question 2 of 65

Oxygen belongs to which group of the periodic table?

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Question 3 of 65

A patient with bacterial pneumonia has coarse crackles and thick sputum. Which action should the nurse plan to promote airway clearance?

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Question 4 of 65

A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis calls the clinic and reports having orange discolored urine and tears. Which response by the nurse reflects accurate knowledge about the medication and the patient's illness?

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Question 5 of 65

A client with pleural effusion is experiencing severe shortness of breath. What is the nurse's priority intervention?

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Question 6 of 65

A patient undergoing treatment for tuberculosis reports orange discoloration of bodily fluids. What action should the nurse take?

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Question 7 of 65

The nurse completes an admission assessment on a patient with asthma. Which information given by patient is indicates a need for a change in therapy?

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Question 8 of 65

Atelectasis develops in the clients right lower lobe. What is atelectasis?

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Question 9 of 65

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). What is the priority nursing intervention?

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Question 10 of 65

A client with COPD is prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. What teaching point should the nurse emphasize?

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Question 11 of 65

The nurse prepares to administer a rescue inhaler to a patient with asthma. Which medication is most appropriate?

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Question 12 of 65

The nurse observes a drop in oxygen saturation from 92% to 86% in a patient ambulating with COPD. What is the nurse's priority?

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Question 13 of 65

Are tremors a reason to avoid using a short-acting Î²2-adrenergic (SABA) inhaler?

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Question 14 of 65

What is a biogeochemical cycle?

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Question 15 of 65

Sputum specimens for Mycobacterium tuberculosis testing should be obtained how?

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Question 16 of 65

The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of pursed-lip breathing in a patient with COPD. Which finding indicates improved breathing?

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Question 17 of 65

The nurse teaches a patient who has asthma about peak flow meter use. Which action by the patient indicates that teaching was successful?

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Question 18 of 65

The nurse is preparing to administer a nebulized bronchodilator to a client. Which assessment finding is most concerning?

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Question 19 of 65

The vomiting center is found in the

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Question 20 of 65

What medication should the nurse administer first to a child experiencing an acute asthma attack?

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Question 21 of 65

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected pneumonia. Which diagnostic test should be performed first?

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Question 22 of 65

The hormone secreted by the Small intestine that stimulates the production of pancreatic juice which primarily aids in buffering the acidic bolus passed by the stomach is

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Question 23 of 65

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). The patient is complaining of chest pain. What is the priority intervention?

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Question 24 of 65

Which of the following will not have an effect on determining the oxygen content?

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Question 25 of 65

How should the nurse ensure safe cuff pressure in a tracheostomy tube?

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Question 26 of 65

A nurse is performing chest percussion therapy on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 27 of 65

A patient with tuberculosis is started on isoniazid. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?

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Question 28 of 65

A patient undergoing mechanical ventilation is at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia. Which intervention is most effective for prevention?

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Question 29 of 65

A client with asthma asks the nurse, 'Why do I have to keep taking this medication when I haven't had an asthma attack in 3 months?' Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Question 30 of 65

The nurse is caring for an 18-month-old client who is newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The client is currently hospitalized due to a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the lungs. The client's vital signs are: P 138, R 43, T 101.3Â°F, BP 86/40, SpO2 88%. The client is coughing up thick, green mucus. What independent nursing intervention can the nurse implement to improve the client's oxygenation?

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Question 31 of 65

Which device assists with moving mucus in CF?

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Question 32 of 65

The nurse teaches a patient about pulmonary spirometry testing. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates teaching was effective?

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Question 33 of 65

A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. Which action should the nurse take to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

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Question 34 of 65

A patient with COPD is receiving long-term oxygen therapy. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

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Question 35 of 65

You are about to set the suction pressure to be used to Mr. Hamilton. You are using a Wall unit suction machine. How much pressure should you set the valve before suctioning Mr. Hamilton?

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Question 36 of 65

The nurse has just auscultated coarse crackles bilaterally on a patient with a tracheostomy tube in place. If the patient is unsuccessful in coughing up secretions, what action should the nurse take?

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Question 37 of 65

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of diabetes who is experiencing hypoglycemia. What is the priority action?

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Question 38 of 65

A patient with pneumonia has a fever of 101.4Â°F (38.6Â°C), a nonproductive cough, and an Oâ‚‚ saturation of 88%. The patient complains of weakness, fatigue, and needs assistance to get out of bed. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign as the priority?

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Question 39 of 65

A nurse is discussing atrial filtration with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of atrial fibrillation?

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Question 40 of 65

The correct way to measure and size a nasopharyngeal airway is:

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Question 41 of 65

A patient who had a total laryngectomy has a nursing diagnosis of hopelessness related to loss of control of personal care. Which information obtained by the nurse indicates that this identified problem is resolving?

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Question 42 of 65

A client with COPD is prescribed tiotropium (Spiriva). What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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Question 43 of 65

A nurse is preparing to educate a group of parents on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which intervention is appropriate to decrease an infant's risk for SIDS?

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Question 44 of 65

A patient with a possible pulmonary embolism complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The nurse finds a heart rate of 142 beats/min, blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg, and respirations of 42 breaths/min. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Question 45 of 65

A 5-year-old who has strep throat was given aspirin for fever. The nurse knows to expect which change in the child's respiratory pattern?

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Question 46 of 65

The nurse is assessing a patient with chronic bronchitis who reports increased fatigue and productive cough. What finding requires immediate action?

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Question 47 of 65

What is the nurse's first action when a patient with a chest tube exhibits subcutaneous emphysema?

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Question 48 of 65

The nurse is planning to care for a client with a DX of COPD with a high anxiety level that causes SOB. Which action should the nurse take given the client's reaction to anxiety?

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Question 49 of 65

A nurse is securing a patient's endotracheal tube with tape and observes that the tube depth changed during the retaping. Which action would be appropriate related to this incident?

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Question 50 of 65

A nurse is explaining a chest tube to family members who do not understand where it is placed. What would the nurse tell them?

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Question 51 of 65

A client is being treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. What is the nurse's priority action?

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Question 52 of 65

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of stroke. The patient is complaining of weakness and difficulty speaking. What is the priority action?

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Question 53 of 65

How should the nurse assess for tactile fremitus?

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Question 54 of 65

A newborn has a respiratory rate of 52 breaths per minute. Which action should the nurse take?

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Question 55 of 65

Among the following foods, which has the highest amount of potassium per area of their meat?

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Question 56 of 65

A patient post-lobectomy has absent breath sounds on one side. What is the nurse's next step?

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Question 57 of 65

The nurse assesses a patient with chronic bronchitis. Which finding is a priority to report to the provider?

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Question 58 of 65

What should be done first before initiating antibiotic therapy for pneumonia?

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Question 59 of 65

A nurse assesses a client's respiratory status. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

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Question 60 of 65

A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The client states that walking five blocks is possible without pain. What question asked next by the nurse will give the best information?

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Question 61 of 65

A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and is at risk for infection. What is the priority nursing intervention?

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Question 62 of 65

A client with emphysema is receiving oxygen therapy at 2 L/min. The client reports increasing shortness of breath. What is the nurse's priority action?

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Question 63 of 65

Which statement is FALSE regarding creatinine?

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Question 64 of 65

An AP CXR shows a white density in the lower right lung field with air bronchograms, and the right heart border is visible. This is consistent with which of the following?

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Question 65 of 65

Which of the following medications is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)?

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