Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the ancillary staff to initiate first when it is determined that the patient's oxygen saturation is not within normal limits?

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Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the ancillary staff to initiate first when it is determined that the patient's oxygen saturation is not within normal limits?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Promptly reporting to the nurse ensures timely clinical decision-making and intervention, which is critical when oxygen saturation is abnormal.

Question 2 of 5

Surfactant is produced by what cells in the alveoli?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Type II pneumocytes in the alveoli produce surfactant, a substance that reduces surface tension to prevent alveolar collapse during breathing.

Question 3 of 5

Mang dagul, a 50 year old chronic smoker was brought to the E.R because of difficulty in breathing. Pleural effusion was the diagnosis and CTT was ordered. What does C.T.T Stands for?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: CTT stands for chest tube thoracostomy, a procedure to drain fluid or air from the pleural space.

Question 4 of 5

A vitamin taken in conjunction with ISONIAZID to prevent peripheral neuritis

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Vitamin B6 is given with isoniazid to prevent peripheral neuritis, a side effect due to B6 depletion.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is included in a full liquid diet?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Popsicles are allowed in a full liquid diet as they are liquid at room temperature, unlike the semi-solid options.

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