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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation when the low pressure alarm sounds on the ventilator. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A low pressure alarm often indicates a cuff leak, requiring assessment.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the femur. Which of the following assessment should be the nurse's priority?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Neurovascular assessment is critical post-ORIF to detect complications like compartment syndrome.

Extract:

History and Physical
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
1000:

Client reports after eating breakfast this morning at 0630 that they began feeling tightness in chest that radiates to left arm.

History:

Prepared by Purity

Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus. Non-smoker. Denies use of alcohol or recreational drug use.


Question 3 of 5

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.

Potential Prescription Anticipated Nonessential Contraindicated
Metoprolol 15 mg IV bolus
Oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula
Draw electrolytes along with Hgb and Hct
Morphine 6 mg IV bolus every 3 hr as needed for pain
Nitroglycerin 0.5 mg SL now may repeat every 5 min up to 3 doses
Obtain daily weight
Atropine 0.5 mg IV bolus every 5 min up to 2 mg if heart rate drops below 60

Correct Answer: A, D, E likely anticipated for chest pain management.

Rationale:

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Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria due to increased glomerular permeability.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: B,C,D

Rationale: Daily weight, glucose monitoring, and verification ensure safe TPN administration.

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