A patient with a history of asthma is admitted with an exacerbation. Which action should the nurse take first?
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Which of the following measurements cannot be determined from a flow volume loop?
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How should nystatin solution be used for an oral fungal infection?
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Fungal infections require which of the following nursing actions?
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The nurse administers prescribed therapies for a patient with cor pulmonale and right-sided heart failure. Which assessment could be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapies?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) who is complaining of shortness of breath. What is the priority intervention?
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Which medication is a combined Long Acting Beta Agonist (LABA) and a Long-Acting Muscarinic Agent (LAMA)?
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The nurse assesses the chest of a patient with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which finding would the nurse expect?
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Which of the following is true about nutrition?
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A client is using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for the first time. What is the correct sequence for its use?
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Which client is at highest risk for cardiovascular disease?
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The nurse analyzes the results of a patient's arterial blood gases (ABGs). Which finding would require immediate action?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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A nurse is auscultating a client's heart sounds and hears a low-pitched whooshing or blowing sound over the apex of the heart. The nurse should identify which of the following?
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A client with pneumonia reports pleuritic chest pain. What intervention should the nurse implement to promote comfort?
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A nurse is suctioning the nasopharyngeal airway of a patient to maintain a patent airway. For which condition would the nurse anticipate the need for a nasal trumpet?
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How should a nurse position a patient for a thoracentesis with a left-sided pleural effusion?
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A patient recovering from a thoracotomy has no chest tube drainage for 2 hours. What should the nurse do first?
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The two forms of oxygen formed in the atmosphere are
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The nurse is assessing a client with emphysema. Which physical assessment finding is most characteristic of this condition?
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A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative following a lobectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent complications?
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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has poor gas exchange. Which action by the nurse would support the patient's ventilation?
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A patient is experiencing hypoxia. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate?
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The nurse assesses a patient with chest trauma and notes paradoxical chest movement. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Inspiration and expiration are phases of which of the following processes?
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Which of the following ABG results is typical for a client with emphysema?
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Casssandra, A 22 year old grade Agnostic, Asked you, how many spikes of bones are there in my ribs? Your best response is which of the following?
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A nurse is monitoring a client on a ventilator for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which finding requires immediate action?
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The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What position is most effective in improving oxygenation?
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A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient?
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A patient arrives in the emergency department with a stab wound to the chest. What action should the nurse take?
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A nurse is caring for four clients with leukemia. After the hand-off report, which client would the nurse assess first?
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Hemoptysis may indicate life-threatening hemorrhage, and should be reported immediately to the health care provider. The other findings are frequently noted in patients with bronchiectasis and may need further assessment but are not indicators of life-threatening complications.
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A patient with acute asthma exacerbation reports worsening symptoms despite frequent inhaler use. What should the nurse prioritize?
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Which nursing intervention is most effective for a patient with thick respiratory secretions?
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Paradoxical chest movement indicates which condition?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of diabetes who is experiencing blurred vision. What is the priority nursing action?
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A patient reports severe chest pain and difficulty breathing after a thoracentesis. What is the nurse's priority action?
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The clinic nurse is teaching a patient with acute sinusitis. Which interventions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching session (select one that doesn't apply)?
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Which of the following is the best source of Vitamin E?
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The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which observation would indicate that care provided to this client has been effective?
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The recommended suction pressure for adult endotracheal suctioning is:
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A patient with a history of heart failure is experiencing shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?
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Which is the most appropriate outcome for the nurse to select for a 78-year-old resident of a long-term care facility with regard to preventing RSV?
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The nurse prepares a patient for bronchoscopy. Which patient statement indicates the need for further pre-procedure teaching?
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Which changes would be most appropriate for a patient on mechanical ventilation with the following ABG: pH 7.33, PaCOâ‚‚ 36 mmHg, PaOâ‚‚ 66, HCOâ´â€šÆ’ 19 mmol/L
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A client with chronic bronchitis has been prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. What teaching point is most important?
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Question 48 of 66
The nurse is providing care to a client with ARDS who has a tracheostomy. The nurse will monitor the client for complications related to the loss of which protective mechanism?
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The nurse plans to teach a patient how to manage allergic rhinitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
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Which of the following is a common risk factor for stroke?
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Question 51 of 66
The nurse palpates the posterior chest while the patient says "99"Â and notes absent fremitus. Which action should the nurse take next?
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When should chest physiotherapy be scheduled?
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A patient with asthma is prescribed salmeterol. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
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What indicates respiratory distress in a patient with COPD?
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A client with pneumonia is receiving antibiotics. Which action is most important to ensure effective treatment?
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Which clinical sign is not included in the symptoms of preeclampsia?
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A patient with chronic bronchitis reports difficulty sleeping due to nighttime coughing. What is the nurse's best recommendation?
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What is the first step in applying PPE for a patient that is contact/droplets precautions?
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A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed theophylline. Which finding would be most concerning?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is the priority nursing action?
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After change-of-shift report, which patient should the nurse assess first?
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Question 62 of 66
Myocardial blood flow is unidirectional; the nurse knows that the correct pathway is which of the following?
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The nurse is assigned a group of patients. Which patient finding would the nurse identify as a factor leading to increased risk for impaired gas exchange?
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The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has a tracheostomy. What should the nurse emphasize?
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Which of the following is the BEST method in assessing for the correct placement of the NGT?
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV fluids and has a heart rate of 110 beats/min and a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg. What is the priority action?
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