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Question 1 of 5

A client with a medical diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is being placed in the prone position. The nurse explains to family members that, 'This will help improve ventilation by:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Prone positioning improves ventilation in ARDS by allowing better airflow to less-damaged posterior lung regions, enhancing oxygenation.

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with a suspected ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving the inferior wall. The nurse anticipates that this client will be immediately scheduled for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The goal of treatment is to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The primary goal in STEMI is to restore blood flow to the heart muscle via PCI to minimize myocardial damage.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is analyzing a client's arterial blood gas (ABG) values with the following results: pH 7.44, PaCO2 30 mmHg, Pa02 90 mmHg, and HCO3 18mEg/L. Which acid base Imbalance should the nurse associate with these results?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Normal pH (7.44), low HCO3 (18 mEq/L), and low PaCO2 (30 mmHg) indicate partially compensated metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation.

Question 4 of 5

The client tells the nurse, 'My physician told me that I had a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). ' I thought all heart attacks were the same. Can you explain this to me?' The nurse's best response to the client's question would be: 'NSTEMI is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: NSTEMI involves partial coronary blockage and is less severe than STEMI, which involves full blockage and ST elevation on ECG.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa. What should be included in client teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect of carbidopa/levodopa. Educating the client to change positions slowly helps prevent dizziness or falls, which is critical for safety.

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