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Question 1 of 5

The nurse would check for leaks in the chest tube and water seal system when:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water-seal chamber suggests a potential air leak in the system, which needs to be investigated. The water-seal chamber is designed to prevent backflow of air into the pleural space, and persistent bubbling typically indicates that air is escaping from the pleural cavity or there is a problem with the tubing or chest tube placement.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse caring for a critically ill client would suspect the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in which of the following situations? The client with:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hypoxemia refractory to oxygen therapy is a hallmark of ARDS, indicating severe lung injury and impaired gas exchange.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching the client and family about Huntington's Disease (HD). What information should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Genetic testing is critical for HD, an autosomal dominant disorder, to confirm diagnosis and aid family planning.

Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with a suspected ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving the inferior wall. The nurse anticipates that this client will be immediately scheduled for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The goal of treatment is to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The primary goal in STEMI is to restore blood flow to the heart muscle via PCI to minimize myocardial damage.

Question 5 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

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