Nurse Ben and the nursing staff conduct a care planning conference to discuss nursing actions to promote Susan Choi's recovery. Which of the following nursing actions should Ben implement? (Select all that apply.) Use a firm, calm matter-of-fact approach Increase verbalization through open-ended statements. Offer frequent, high-calorie drinks Decrease noise, lights, and interactions. Encourage competitive daytime activity. Use distraction to redirect the client's energy.

Which of the following noninvasive oxygen delivery devices is capable of providing the highest concentration of oxygen? Simple face mask Nasal cannula Venturi mask High Flow Nasal Cannula

While reconciling home meds upon admission for the patient admitted with interstitial lung disease, continuation of which of the following home meds for treatment of chronic a-fib would the nurse question? metoprolol amiodarone digoxin diltiazem

Which of the following acid/base imbalances would you expect to see initially in the patient with a severe asthma exacerbation experiencing profound shortness of breath and wheezing? Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis

All of the following assessment findings support the need for mechanical ventilation except: pH=7.23 Intercostal retractions PaO2=48mmHg Respiratory rate=22

Which of the following is a common cause of increased distance between the alveolar- capillary interface resulting in impaired gas exchange resulting in respiratory failure? Guillain-Barre syndrome COVID-19 Pulmonary embolus Asthma

Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation indicates a need for suctioning? The patient has occasional audible expiratory wheezes. The patient is repetitively coughing. The vent is alarming low pressure. The patient was last suctioned two hours ago.

What is the best INITIAL action by the nurse to verify correct placement of an oral endotracheal tube (ETT)? obtain an ABG sample confirm that the ETT is secured at 21 cm at the lip obtain a portable chest x-ray (CXR) observe for symmetrical chest rise and fall with ventilation

What action by the new ICU staff nurse would indicate that the nurse educator's teaching about arterial blood gas sampling has been effective? Apply a pressure dressing with ample tape to arterial puncture site as soon as the needle is withdrawn from the skin. Remove all air from syringe and apply airtight cap immediately after obtaining arterial blood gas sample. Obtain 20 mL of blood for ABG sampling. Advance the needle into the artery at 45 degree angle with bevel facing downward.

How is hepatitis B typically transmitted? Choose one: A. Through the exchange of bodily fluids (unprotected sex, contaminated needles, and so on) B. Through airborne transmission that allows it to spread easily from person to person C. Through the fecal-oral route D. Through the exchange of saliva (kissing, sharing a drinking glass, and so on)

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To suffer a serious injury you must be exposed to very high amounts of electric current. True False

Which condition is considered an absolute contraindication to sports participation? Select all that apply. One some, or all responses may be correct. Fever Carditis Inguinal hernia History of seizure Absence of paired organs Skin lesions suggestive of herpes simplex virus, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus oureus, or tinea corporis

A patient who is experiencing severe diarrhea and vomiting would have increased body water requirements. decreased body water requirements. no change in body water requirements. an immediate need for intravenous fluid.

A patient has undergone bowel surgery and is NPO (nothing by mouth)Which modified diet would you expect to be ordered initially as a transition diet after intravenous feeding? a. Mechanical Soft b. Clear Liquid c. Blenderized liquid d. Fat Restricted

Which of the following is an advantage to using a traditional health insurance plan? Freedom to use any healthcare provider Low premiums No deductible No maximum amount that must be spent before discounts apply

Which of the following lesions is a fluid-filled sac under the skin? wheal nodule papule cyst

Fill In the Blank Question The Adequate Intake $(Al)$ for total water intake is approximately $\square $ cups for young women and approximately $\square $ cups for young men.

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The health care provider is in a hurry to leave the unit and tells the nurse to give morphine 2 mg IV every 4 hours as needed for pain. What action by the nurse is appropriate? Call the pharmacy to have the order entered in the electronic record. Add the new order to the medication administration record. Inform the health care provider that a written order is needed. Write the order in the client's record.

A client is prescribed methadone 10 mg three times a day for neuralgia following chemotherapy treatment.The client reports that they'are ex periencing constipation and asks the nurse for information about preventing constipation The nurse recommends increasing the amount of bran and fresh fruits and vegetables ingesting up to 6 glasses of fluids per day using milk of magnesia 30 mL every day inserting a bisacodyl (Dukolax)rectal suppository every morning