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Introduction to Nursing Profession Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a chronic cough is scheduled to have a bronchoscopy with biopsy. Which intervention will the nurse implement directly after the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After a bronchoscopy with biopsy, the patient may have a suppressed gag reflex due to local anesthesia used during the procedure. Keeping the patient NPO until the gag reflex returns is crucial to prevent aspiration and ensure safety. Encouraging clear liquids (choice A) immediately after may lead to aspiration. Bed rest (choice B) is not necessary post-procedure. Maintaining the head of the bed elevated (choice D) is important for respiratory status but not the immediate priority.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a client who is prescribed a long-acting beta2 agonist medication, a nurse assesses the client’s understanding. Which statement indicates that the client comprehends the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "I will take this medication every morning to help prevent an acute attack." Rationale: 1. Long-acting beta2 agonists are used for long-term control and prevention of asthma symptoms. 2. Taking the medication every morning ensures consistent protection against asthma attacks. 3. The statement shows understanding of the purpose of the medication as a preventive measure. 4. It aligns with best practice guidelines for using long-acting beta2 agonists regularly. Summary: A: Carrying medication at all times is not necessary for a long-acting medication meant for prevention. B: Taking medication during an asthma attack indicates a misunderstanding of the medication's purpose. D: Being weaned off the medication is not typically the goal for long-acting beta2 agonists used for prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with pneumonia has a fever of 101.4° F (38.6° C), a nonproductive cough, and an O2 saturation of 88%. The patient is weak and needs assistance to get out of bed. Which patient problem should the nurse assign as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Impaired gas exchange. This is the priority patient problem because the patient's low O2 saturation of 88% indicates inadequate exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, which can lead to hypoxia and further complications. The patient's symptoms of pneumonia, fever, and weakness also support this priority as they contribute to impaired gas exchange. A: Fatigue is a common symptom in pneumonia but is secondary to impaired gas exchange in this case. B: Hyperthermia is important to address but is not the priority over impaired gas exchange affecting oxygenation. C: Impaired mobility is a concern, but it is not as critical as addressing impaired gas exchange to ensure adequate oxygenation for the patient's recovery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse explains that the seven warning signs of cancer written by the American Cancer Society (ACS) can be recalled by the acronym CAUTION. The nurse points out that the A in the acronym stands for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: A sore that will not heal. This is because one of the seven warning signs of cancer according to the American Cancer Society is the presence of a sore that does not heal. This can be a potential indicator of skin cancer or other types of cancer. The other choices, B: Alopecia, C: Abscess, and D: Anorexia, do not directly relate to the warning signs of cancer as outlined by the ACS. Alopecia refers to hair loss, abscess is a localized collection of pus, and anorexia is a loss of appetite. These symptoms are not typically included in the list of warning signs of cancer and therefore are not represented by the A in the CAUTION acronym.
Question 5 of 5
Diltiazem (Cardizem) is prescribed for a patient with newly diagnosed Prinzmetal’s (variant) angina. Which action of diltiazem is accurate for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Decreases coronary artery spasms. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing and dilating coronary arteries, thereby reducing spasms in Prinzmetal's angina. This action helps to improve blood flow to the heart muscle and alleviate chest pain. Choice A is incorrect because diltiazem does not directly reduce heart palpitations. Choice B is incorrect because diltiazem does not prevent coronary artery plaque buildup. Choice D is incorrect because diltiazem does not increase the contractile force of the heart; in fact, it may actually decrease contractility due to its negative inotropic effects. In summary, the accurate action of diltiazem in the context of Prinzmetal's angina is to decrease coronary artery spasms, which improves blood flow to the heart and relieves chest pain.