Which of the following would have the highest priority in septic shock?

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Which of the following would have the highest priority in septic shock?

A. Monitoring temperature. B. Monitoring pupillary reaction. C. Monitoring airway, breathing, circulation (ABC). D. Monitoring ANA and RF levels.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

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 3 of 5

Mary presents difficulty breathing, fatigue, orthopnea, and palpitation, and is diagnosed as having aortic insufficiency. After undergoing aortic valve repair, what medication would you expect her physician to prescribe?

A. Ativan. B. Haldol. C. Heparin. D. Thorazine.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 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 5 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.

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