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Question 1 of 5

The nursing staff on an oncology unit is interviewing applicants for the unit manager position. Which type of organizational structure does this represent?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Staff interviewing for a manager (
C) reflects shared governance, empowering nurses in decisions. Centralized (
A), decentralized (
B), and pyramid (
D) involve top-down structures.

Question 2 of 5

Which pulse oximetry reading indicates to the nurse that the client has normal tissue oxygenation?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 95% to 100% indicates normal tissue oxygenation, reflecting adequate oxygen saturation.

Question 3 of 5

The client is admitted to the outpatient surgery center for a bronchoscopy to rule out cancer of the lung. Which information should the nurse teach?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bronchoscopy allows biopsy (
C) to diagnose lung cancer. It doesn’t confirm MRI (
A), requires NPO post-procedure (
B), and causes discomfort (
D).

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the client is experiencing oxygen toxicity? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A, D, E

Rationale: Oxygen toxicity from prolonged high-concentration oxygen can cause a nonproductive cough, headache, and substernal chest pain.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the purpose of aerosol therapy?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Aerosol therapy delivers medication directly to the lungs, targeting the respiratory tract for effective treatment of bronchitis.

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