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A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is receiving $\mathrm{O}_2$ at $3 \mathrm{~L}/\mathrm{min}$ via nasal cannula. He is anxious and short of breath, and his mental status is clouded. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Checking vital signs and oxygen saturation assesses the cause of symptoms (e.g., hypoxia, hypercapnia). Increasing O2 risks CO2 retention in COPD. Monitoring is passive. Humidity is secondary.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is performing hypertension screening at the local grocery store. It would be MOST important for the nurse to complete which of the following tasks?

A. Use a blood pressure cuff that overlaps the arm at least four inches. B. Support the client's arm above the level of the heart. C. Take two readings at least five minutes apart. D. Take the blood pressure after the client has exercised for 10 minutes.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Two readings five minutes apart ensure accuracy in hypertension screening. Options A, B, and D are incorrect techniques.

Question 3 of 5

Procrastination, noncompliance, and intentional inefficiency are characteristics of the client with:

A. Avoidant personality disorder B. Antisocial personality disorder C. Compulsive personality disorder D. Passive aggressive personality disorder

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Passive aggressive personality disorder is characterized by indirect resistance, such as procrastination and intentional inefficiency.

Question 4 of 5

Digoxin has been prescribed for a 70-year-old man who has atrial fibrillation. Which behavior indicates that the client understands the nurse's instructions about taking digoxin?

A. The client states that he will not spend much time in the sun. B. The client says to the nurse, 'Is this the correct way to check my pulse? I want to do it right.' C. The client tells the nurse he will be very careful to sit on the edge of the bed for a few moments before standing up. D. The client says, 'I will not take Cialis while I am taking this medicine.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Checking pulse before taking digoxin prevents administration if bradycardia is present, indicating understanding of toxicity monitoring.

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A student nurse obtaining an infant's vital signs.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following actions should the student nurse complete FIRST?

A. Take an axillary temperature to minimize use of invasive procedures. B. Count respirations for 15 seconds and multiply the number by 4. C. Count respirations for a minute prior to arousing the infant. D. Use a stethoscope with a one-and-a-half-inch diaphragm to count the apical pulse.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) inappropriate to use probe to take axillary temperature (2) should count for a full minute (3) correct-respirations should be counted for one full minute prior to arousing the infant with a temperature probe or stethoscope (4) after infant is stimulated, crying may interfere with accurate evaluation of respirations

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