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Question 1 of 5

A client has been diagnosed in the Emergency Department with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following actions should a nurse perform first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Intubation is the priority to ensure adequate oxygenation in ARDS, addressing the immediate life-threatening condition.

Question 2 of 5

A clinic nurse is planning to teach a group of clients about laryngeal cancer. The nurse should include which of the following risk factors associated with the development of laryngeal cancer? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,E

Rationale:
Choice A: Chewing tobacco contains carcinogens linked to laryngeal cancer.
Choice B: Painters are exposed to chemicals increasing cancer risk.
Choice E: Secondhand smoke exposure increases risk.

Choices C and D are not associated with laryngeal cancer.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Which of the following signs and symptoms of OSA should the nurse include in the education? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale:
Choice A: Dyspnea results from airway obstruction in OSA.
Choice C: Snoring is a hallmark symptom.
Choice D: Daytime sleepiness occurs due to disrupted sleep.

Choices B and E are less typical.

Question 4 of 5

A patient diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism is receiving a continuous Heparin infusion. Which findings should prompt the nurse to notify the healthcare provider?

Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale:
Choice A: Elevated PTT indicates excessive anticoagulation.
Choice C: Hematuria suggests bleeding.
Choice D: Dual anticoagulants increase bleeding risk.
Choice B is less urgent.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is part of a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) committee tasked with developing a program to decrease medication administration errors following a sentinel event. Which strategy should the committee consider implementing first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reviewing error circumstances identifies root causes, the first step in developing effective interventions.

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