Pulmonary Injury Quiz

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Which of the following skills is typically reserved for the RN?

  • Dressing changes
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Nasotracheal suctioning
  • IV medication administration (correct)

Which of the following tasks should be assigned to the LPN?

  • Assessment of an unstable client
  • Monitoring vital signs during blood transfusion
  • Nasogastric tube insertion (correct)
  • Intravenous medication administration

Which of the following legal terms involves disclosing medical information without client consent?

  • Invasion of privacy (correct)
  • Battery
  • False imprisonment
  • Assault

Which of the following actions is considered battery?

<p>Making physical contact with the client without permission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five rights of delegation?

<p>Adequate staffing, resources, and supervision available (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors should a nurse consider when assigning rooms to clients?

<p>Infection control and physical location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse consider when seeking to apply research findings in practice?

<p>Similarities between the research study population and the client population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the focus of hospice care?

<p>To provide comfort measures and pain relief (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of battery?

<p>Touching without consent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action to take if a caregiver's performance is below the standard of care?

<p>Notify the appropriate authority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential manifestation of Guillain-Barre syndrome?

<p>Muscle weakness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of abdominal surgery and vomiting/dry heaving?

<p>Increased risk for infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for a nurse when a client who has undergone extensive abdominal surgery is nauseated and dry heaving?

<p>Administer an antiemetic medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an interpreter in healthcare settings?

<p>To clarify the accuracy of translation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate action for a nurse in the event of a visitor emergency with sudden onset of headache and numbness in half of the body?

<p>Implement facility protocol to help the visitor get to the emergency department promptly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms are typically absent initially in a client with lung contusion?

<p>Dyspnea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an oxygen saturation of 90% indicate in a client with lung contusion?

<p>Hypoxemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle refers to treating all clients fairly without bias?

<p>Justice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition should be ruled out first in a client with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain?

<p>Diabetic ketoacidosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with hypoglycemia in an infant?

<p>Elevated body temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a red flag in a neonate?

<p>Rectal temperature of 99.5°F (37.5°C) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial priority nursing intervention for a client with bronchiolitis?

<p>Perform frequent suctioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with an increased risk of hemorrhage in clients with alcoholic cirrhosis?

<p>Esophageal varices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key focus in the care of clients with ALS?

<p>Maintaining respiratory function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of quality improvement, what does a unit quality improvement committee assess?

<p>Process standards and clinical issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is bed rest required for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

<p>Bed rest is no longer required for DVT (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hospice?

<p>To provide palliative care for individuals with chronic illness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a priority nursing action for clients who have been exposed to a chemical or radioactive agent during a mass casualty disaster?

<p>Assist clients with complete decontamination before providing care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a classic manifestation of fat embolism syndrome in clients with pelvic or long-bone fractures?

<p>Respiratory distress, mental status changes, and petechiae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a nurse case manager in a hospital setting?

<p>Coordinate care and communication between healthcare providers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of sepsis neonatorum in newborns?

<p>Subtle changes like irritability and poor feeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with toxic megacolon?

<p>Tachycardia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority intervention for a client with acute pyelonephritis?

<p>Start IV fluids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for changing linens for a client in Buck's traction?

<p>Changing linens from top to bottom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major lifelong complication in clients without a functioning spleen?

<p>Overwhelming bacterial infection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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