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Question 1 of 5

The nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for a group of clients on a medical unit. Which information provided by the UAP warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hypertension (198/102) with Procrit (
C) suggests a serious side effect, requiring immediate intervention. Hemoptysis (
A), tripod position (
B), and stomach upset (
D) are expected or less urgent.

Question 2 of 5

To evaluate the significance of the client's bleeding, which additional assessment is most important for the nurse to make at this time?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Measuring chest expansion helps assess for complications like pneumothorax, which could cause bleeding post-bronchoscopy.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for a group of clients on a medical unit. Which information provided by the UAP warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hypertension (198/102) with Procrit (
C) suggests a serious side effect, requiring immediate intervention. Hemoptysis (
A), tripod position (
B), and stomach upset (
D) are expected or less urgent.

Question 4 of 5

Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client has an accurate understanding of the planned surgery?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A pneumonectomy involves removing an entire lung, so the client's statement reflects accurate understanding.

Question 5 of 5

When suctioning a client with a tracheostomy, when is the best time to occlude the vent on the suction catheter?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Occluding the vent while withdrawing the catheter applies suction to remove secretions effectively.

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