Mary asks how the pulmonary function test ordered by her physician is performed. You respond by saying

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Mary asks how the pulmonary function test ordered by her physician is performed. You respond by saying

A. You breathe into a spirometer to measure your lung capacity. B. You breathe through a mouthpiece into a spirometer until all air in your lungs is expelled; then you take a deep breath through the mouthpiece. This is done three times and a computer calculates the capacity of your lungs. C. A computer is used to measure your volume and vital capacity. D. A tube is inserted into your lungs while you are asleep to expand your lungs to their full capacity.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Instructions for a patient at risk for testicular cancer include

A. Restrict potassium, phosphate, sodium, protein in diet. B. Self-catheterization of ileal reservoir. C. Testicular self-exam. D. Change in color of urine is to be expected.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

To prevent a common, adverse effect of prolonged use of phenytoin sodium (Dilantin), patients taking the drug are instructed to

A. avoid crowds and obtain an annual influenza vaccination. B. drink at least 2 L of fluids daily, including 8 to 10 glasses of water. C. eat a potassium-rich, low-sodium diet. D. practice good dental hygiene and report gum swelling or bleeding.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

To prepare a patient on the unit for a bronchoscopic procedure, the medical-surgical nurse administers an IV sedative. The nurse then instructs the licensed practical nurse to

A. educate the patient about the procedure. B. give the patient small sips of water only. C. measure the patient's blood pressure and heart rate. D. take the patient to the bathroom one more time.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The medical-surgical nurse, who cares for a patient newly diagnosed with cancer, observes the patient becoming angry with the physicians and nursing staff. The best approach to diffuse the emotionally charged discussion is to

A. allow the patient and family members time to be alone. B. arrange time for the patient to speak with another patient with cancer. C. direct the discussion and validation of emotion, without false reassurance. D. request a consultation from a social worker on the oncology unit.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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