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Question 1 of 5

Which type of endotracheal tube is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for reducing the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: CASS (continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions) tubes reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia by removing secretions.

Question 2 of 5

The mother of a 24-month-old child tells the nurse that she is concerned that her child's language abilities are delayed. Which of the following language milestones does the nurse expect the child to exhibit?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A 24-month-old should understand about 300 words and use two- to three-word sentences (
A). Other options (B, C,
D) describe earlier developmental stages.

Question 3 of 5

A postoperative client whose oxygen saturation has been stable at 96% to 98% suddenly shows a drop to 80%. What initial response is most indicated?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Assessing and repositioning the pulse oximeter (
C) checks for false readings first. Oxygen (
B), notifying physician (
A), or ABGs (
D) follow if needed.

Question 4 of 5

The floor nurse sees a new order in a client's chart for levothyroxine (Synthroid) 125 mcg PO every day. The pharmacy sends up Synthroid 0.1 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Calculate and fill in the blank.

Correct Answer: 1.25

Rationale: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg. 0.125 mg ÷ 0.1 mg/tablet = 1.25 tablets.

Question 5 of 5

A client admitted for treatment of a deep venous thrombosis of the calf complains of dyspnea and chest pain. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dyspnea and chest pain suggest a possible pulmonary embolism, a complication of DVT, requiring immediate preparation for diagnostic tests to confirm and treat.

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