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Question 1 of 5

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the respiratory unit. Which physician prescription should the nurse question?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High-flow oxygen (5 L/min) can suppress the hypoxic drive in COPD clients, risking CO2 retention. Low-flow oxygen (1-2 L/min) is safer and should be questioned.

Question 2 of 5

The sputum of a client remains positive for the tubercle bacillus even though the client has been taking Laniazid (isoniazid). The nurse recognizes that the client should have a negative sputum culture within:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: With effective treatment, sputum cultures for tuberculosis typically become negative within 2-3 months (approximately 12 weeks), depending on the regimen and adherence.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following would be considered a sensible type of fluid loss?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sensible fluid loss is measurable, such as sweat or urine. Respiratory excretions, vomit, and fecal water loss are insensible (not easily measured).

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a laparoscopic appendectomy. The client reports shoulder pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: shoulder pain after laparoscopic surgery is often due to referred pain from residual carbon dioxide used during the procedure

Question 5 of 5

The client's intravenous (IV) line has a gauze pad wrapped around the IV catheter at the insertion site and a transparent dressing over the gauze dressing. How long after application should the nurse change the dressing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Transparent dressings should be changed when they loosen (
B) or per facility policy (typically every 5-7 days unless soiled or loose). Fixed intervals (C,
D) or IV rotation (
A) do not apply directly.

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