The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with obstructive sleep apnea. Which instruction is most important?
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A patient has had a tracheostomy and the nurse is prepared to conduct tracheostomy care. What part of the tracheostomy tube is removed for cleaning?
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An infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis is prescribed intubation to maintain an adequate airway. Who will the nurse collaborate with to maintain the airway?
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A patient with pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air. Which intervention is most important?
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A patient with tuberculosis is prescribed rifampin. What should the nurse teach the patient?
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The nurse is caring for a patient with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). Which assessment information requires the most immediate action by the nurse?
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Which symptom indicates respiratory distress requiring rapid intervention?
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The nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary embolism (PE). Which clinical sign is most concerning?
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Which of the following statement regarding the physical principles governing humidifiers is correct?
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While reading a physicians progress notes, a student notes that an assigned patient is having hypoxia. What abnormal assessments would the student expect to find?
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On auscultation of a patient's lungs, the nurse hears low-pitched, bubbling sounds during inhalation in the lower third of both lungs. How should the nurse document this finding?
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A patient with COPD is prescribed long-term oxygen therapy. What is the nurse's priority teaching point?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of stroke. The patient is exhibiting facial drooping. What is the priority action?
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A patient on mechanical ventilation shows an increase in PIP from 20 to 40 cmHâ‚‚O while static compliance remains relatively unchanged. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause?
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What requires immediate assessment in a patient on bed rest with sudden shortness of breath?
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The nurse is teaching a patient about how to manage pleural effusion. Which patient statement indicates understanding?
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A client is diagnosed with tuberculosis and started on isoniazid therapy. What is the most important teaching point?
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A client with bronchitis is prescribed guaifenesin. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
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Which of the following strategies would be best to open a newborns airway to provide bag mask ventilation?
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Which patient statement indicates the need for further teaching about pursed-lip breathing?
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What changes are consistent with a COPD exacerbation?
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A nurse with a latent TB infection should be treated with what?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic heart failure (CHF) who is experiencing shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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Assessment data suggest that a patient may be experiencing mild dyspnea. The initial nursing intervention is to:
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A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is complaining of shortness of breath. What is the priority action?
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Match the following: Salt Water
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The nurse is caring for a client with a newly inserted chest tube. Which observation would require immediate intervention?
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An average adult filipino requires how many calories in a day?
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A nurse auscultates a harsh hollow sound over a client's trachea and larynx. What action would the nurse take first?
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Which test is most commonly used to diagnose pulmonary emboli?
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The nurse is providing care to a client admitted to the emergency department with the diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess?
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A patient receiving rifampin for tuberculosis reports orange discoloration of urine. What should the nurse do?
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A client is being evaluated for chronic bronchitis. Which symptom is most indicative of this condition?
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Which nursing action could the registered nurse (RN) working in a skilled care hospital unit delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) caring for a patient with a permanent tracheostomy?
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A nurse is teaching a client about using a peak flow meter. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Which assessment finding indicates that the nurse should take immediate action for an older patient?
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. What should the nurse do first?
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A patient with COPD is hospitalized for increasing shortness of breath. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
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What Specific gravity lab result is compatible with a dehydrated client?
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from surgery. The patient is experiencing hypothermia. What is the priority nursing action?
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Which is a physical property of oxygen?
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The nurse develops a teaching plan to help increase activity tolerance at home for an older adult with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which instructions would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
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Pulse pressure is considered the:
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A client with pulmonary embolism is receiving anticoagulation therapy. Which lab value requires immediate intervention?
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Which action should the nurse plan to prevent aspiration in a high-risk patient?
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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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Which patient statement about tuberculosis treatment indicates a need for further teaching?
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Which finding is consistent with PERNICIOUS ANEMIA?
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What information does the nurse provide to a woman who wants to decrease her risk for gestational hypertension?
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How can a patient with COPD increase caloric intake?
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Which assessment finding in a patient receiving oxygen therapy is most concerning?
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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A patient with a history of heart failure is complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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During inhalation, which muscle contracts to expand the thoracic cavity?
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The nurse is evaluating a client with bronchitis. Which symptom is most concerning?
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How does ipratropium work to assist a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
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The nurse is creating a plan of care for an obese patient who is suffering from fatigue related to ineffective breathing. Which intervention best addresses a short-term goal that the patient could achieve?
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Which of the following triggers can stimulate an acute asthma attack? Select one that doesn't apply.
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This is the paranasal sinus found between the eyes and the nose that extends backward into the skull
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What is the priority goal after a laryngectomy and radical neck dissection?
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Which assessment finding in a patient who has received omalizumab (Xolair) is most important to report immediately to the health care provider?
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Which information about prevention of lung disease should the nurse include for a patient with a 42 pack-year history of cigarette smoking?
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Which of the following is not true about OXYGEN?
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A patient with pneumonia develops confusion. What is the nurse's first action?
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Which finding by the nurse for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of impaired gas exchange will be most useful in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment?
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The nurse is caring for a patient after a bronchoscopy. Which assessment finding requires immediate attention?
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