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Question 1 of 5

Whole blood is primarily indicated for which of the following purposes?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Whole blood is primarily used to treat extreme loss of blood volume (
A), such as in hemorrhagic shock, as it restores both volume and oxygen-carrying capacity. Clotting factors (
B), anemia (
C), and acute bleeding (
D) may require specific blood components instead.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is observing a student nurse administer an otic medication to an adult client. The nurse knows the student nurse requires additional teaching when which of the following actions is observed?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Otic medication requires a side-lying or sitting position, not prone, to ensure proper ear canal access and medication delivery.

Question 3 of 5

Which set of vital signs would best indicate an increase in intracranial pressure?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is indicated by Cushing's triad: widened pulse pressure (e.g., BP 180/70), bradycardia (pulse 50), and irregular respirations. Temperature elevation may occur but is less specific.

Question 4 of 5

A client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is placed on mechanical ventilation. To increase ventilation and perfusion to all areas of the lungs, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Turning the client hourly promotes ventilation and perfusion by mobilizing secretions and preventing atelectasis in ARDS.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a group of clients in an infectious disease unit. The nurse understands that which of the conditions listed are required to be reported by the CDC? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A, C, D

Rationale: Tetanus, chlamydia, and Lyme disease are nationally notifiable diseases per CDC guidelines, requiring reporting to monitor public health.

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