NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Physiological Integrity Questions
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Question 1 of 5
While in a restaurant the nurse notices a woman clutching her throat. The woman is unable to speak. The nurse asks the woman if she's choking, and she indicates yes. Which response by the nurse should be done first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver (
D) is the first action for choking to dislodge the obstruction. Chin tilt (
A) and breaths (
C) are for unconscious patients, and chest compressions (
B) are for cardiac arrest.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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