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Question 1 of 66
A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from surgery. What is the priority intervention to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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Question 2 of 66
The nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected pulmonary embolism. What is the first action?
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Question 3 of 66
The nurse is performing tuberculosis (TB) skin tests in a clinic that has many patients who have immigrated to the United States. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before the skin test?
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Question 4 of 66
The nurse is assessing a client with a chest tube. Which finding requires immediate action?
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Question 5 of 66
A nurse assesses a client after an open lung biopsy. Which assessment finding would the nurse report immediately?
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Question 6 of 66
The nurse is providing teaching to the client who is pregnant and has cystic fibrosis. The nurse should explain that the client is at increased risk for which condition?
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Question 7 of 66
The nurse prepares to administer a bronchodilator to a patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
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Question 8 of 66
What is the priority medication for a patient with pneumonia?
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Question 9 of 66
Which of these clients is at the highest risk for developing an upper respiratory infection?
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Question 10 of 66
What is the action of codeine when used to treat a cough?
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Question 11 of 66
A nurse is caring for a patient who has just been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). What is the priority nursing action?
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Question 12 of 66
What lung sounds are likely heard in the early phase of heart failure?
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Question 13 of 66
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client after a thoracentesis. What should the client report immediately?
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Question 14 of 66
This is the enzyme secreted by the pancrease that completes the protein digestion
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Question 15 of 66
Which of the following provides the richest source of Iron per area of their meat?
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Question 16 of 66
The nurse is caring for a client with acute asthma exacerbation. What priority assessment would concern the nurse most?
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Question 17 of 66
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which information obtained from the patient would prompt the nurse to consult with the health care provider before administering the prescribed theophylline?
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Question 18 of 66
For every 1 LPM increase in oxygen to a low flow delivery device such as nasal prongs, the approximate FiOâ‚‚ will increase by:
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Question 19 of 66
A patient with the following neurological assessment would score what on the Glasgow Coma Scale: Opens eyes to speech only, is orientated and obeys motor commands?
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Question 20 of 66
The nurse receives a change-of-shift report. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
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Question 21 of 66
Which of the following is the correct ratio of chest compressions to breaths as per NRP?
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Question 22 of 66
The nurse teaches a patient about using a peak flow meter. Which statement indicates effective learning?
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Question 23 of 66
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of diabetes who is experiencing blurred vision. What is the priority action?
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Question 24 of 66
A nurse is teaching a client who has a tracheostomy about suctioning. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Question 25 of 66
What is the electronic configuration of oxygen?
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Question 26 of 66
A nurse providing care of a patient's chest drainage system observes that the chest tube has become separated from the drainage device. What would be the first action that should be taken by the nurse in this situation?
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Question 27 of 66
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute respiratory distress. What assessment finding is the priority to report?
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Question 28 of 66
A patient with a history of heart failure is experiencing shortness of breath. What is the priority intervention?
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Question 29 of 66
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of heart failure. The patient is experiencing fatigue and weakness. What is the priority intervention?
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Question 30 of 66
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma. The patient is experiencing shortness of breath. What is the priority intervention?
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Question 31 of 66
The nurse observes that a patient with pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 89%. What is the priority action?
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Question 32 of 66
The nurse is preparing a client for a thoracentesis. What position should the client be placed in?
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Question 33 of 66
What is recommended before exercise for some COPD patients?
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Question 34 of 66
What should the nurse teach the patient with TB to minimize exposure to close contacts?
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Question 35 of 66
How does a brainstem abnormality contribute to the risk of SIDS when an infant is placed on his stomach to sleep?
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Question 36 of 66
What should the nurse teach a child about using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler for exercise-induced asthma?
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Question 37 of 66
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of COPD about pursed-lip breathing. What is the primary benefit of this technique?
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Question 38 of 66
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which one would the nurse see first?
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Question 39 of 66
What risk factors should the nurse assess for in a patient with suspected laryngeal cancer?
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Question 40 of 66
A patient diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) is homeless and has a history of alcohol abuse. Which intervention by the nurse will be most effective in ensuring adherence with the treatment regimen?
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Question 41 of 66
A patient who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was hospitalized for increasing shortness of breath and chronic hypoxemia (SaOâ‚‚ levels of 89% to 90%). In planning for discharge, which action by the nurse will be most effective in improving compliance with discharge teaching?
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Question 42 of 66
A client with chronic bronchitis is prescribed oxygen therapy. What is the primary goal of this treatment?
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Question 43 of 66
Which patient in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) clinic should the nurse assess first?
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Question 44 of 66
The health care provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test. Which action should the nurse take?
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Question 45 of 66
The nurse is teaching a patient with asthma about the use of a rescue inhaler. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 46 of 66
Which action should the nurse take first when a patient develops epistaxis?
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Question 47 of 66
There are four catheter sizes available for use, which one of these should you use for Mr. Hamilton?
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Question 48 of 66
What is photosynthesis?
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Question 49 of 66
A nurse caring for a patient with COPD knows that which oxygen delivery device is most appropriate?
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Question 50 of 66
A patient with asthma is prescribed salmeterol. What is the nurse's priority teaching point?
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Question 51 of 66
The nurse reviews discharge instructions for a patient with newly diagnosed COPD. Which statement by the patient indicates effective teaching?
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Question 52 of 66
What chemical mediator is associated with type IV delayed hypersensitivity reactions?
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Question 53 of 66
The nurse observes an air leak in the chest tube system. What is the appropriate action?
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Question 54 of 66
If a patient's peak flow reading is in the yellow zone, what should they do?
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Question 55 of 66
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been hospitalized for an acute asthma exacerbation. Which testing method might the nurse use to measure the patient's oxygen saturation?
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Question 56 of 66
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen for hypoxia. The nurse should identify which of the following can cause hypoxia?
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Question 57 of 66
Which of the following drugs is a combination medication that contains both a LABA and an inhaled corticosteroid?
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Question 58 of 66
Which among this food is the richest source of Iron?
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Question 59 of 66
A patient newly diagnosed with asthma is being discharged. The nurse anticipates including which topic in the discharge teaching?
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Question 60 of 66
A patient with asthma develops wheezing and shortness of breath after using a dry powder inhaler. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 61 of 66
The charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse conduct an admission assessment on a client with asthma. Which action by the newly licensed nurse requires immediate intervention?
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Question 62 of 66
Which of the following would be a contraindication to inserting a nasopharyngeal airway?
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Question 63 of 66
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic bronchitis who has a productive cough. What intervention should the nurse implement to promote effective airway clearance?
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Question 64 of 66
The nurse is planning care for a young adolescent client diagnosed with asthma. Which evidence-based age-appropriate interventions will the nurse include in the plan of care? Select one that doesn't apply.
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Question 65 of 66
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 66 of 66
The nurse is teaching a client with obstructive sleep apnea about lifestyle changes. Which recommendation is most appropriate?
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