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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is monitoring a client following a lung resection. The hourly output from the chest tube was 300 mL. The nurse should give priority to:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A chest tube output of 300 mL per hour is excessive and may indicate hemorrhage, requiring immediate physician notification.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse graduated from nursing school 3 years ago. He worked at one hospital on the telemetry unit for 6 months. He then transferred to the cardiac care unit (CCU) at a teaching hospital, and has been working there for 2.5 years. According to the novice-expert model of nursing, he is considered

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Per Benner’s model, a nurse with 2-3 years of focused experience (2.5 years in CCU) is competent, demonstrating efficiency and coordinated care.

Question 3 of 5

The obstetrical client decides to have an epidural anesthetic to relieve pain during labor. Following administration of the anesthesia, the nurse should monitor the client for:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can cause respiratory depression, requiring close monitoring to ensure patient safety.

Question 4 of 5

Nurses are expected to understand the principles of triage when caring for multiple clients. The ICU charge nurse is reviewing assignments. Based on the principles of triage, to which client would the charge nurse give priority for treatment? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D,E

Rationale: A ventilator alarm, unresponsiveness, and tingling (possible anaphylaxis) indicate life-threatening conditions requiring immediate attention. Other clients are stable or less urgent.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client who states, 'I am really good at soccer because I practice every day.' According to Erikson's eight stages of development, which psychosocial crisis does this statement reflect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A 10-year-old’s pride in skill development reflects industry vs. inferiority, typical of school-age children striving for competence.

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