Next Practice and Application 3

Question 1

A nurse is caring for a patient on a ventilator. The high-pressure alarm sounds. What is the first action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient and check tubing for obstruction

Answer

The nurse must first assess the patient and check for causes such as secretions, kinked tubing, or biting of the tube.

Question 2

A client with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. Which oxygen delivery method is most appropriate to maintain a controlled FiO2?

Accepted Answer

Venturi mask

Answer

The Venturi mask delivers a precise, controlled FiO2, which is critical for COPD patients who rely on a hypoxic drive.

Question 3

A nurse is inserting a urinary catheter in a female patient. After the catheter is inserted and urine begins to flow, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Inflate the balloon with sterile water

Answer

Once urine flow is confirmed, the retention balloon is inflated to secure the catheter in the bladder.

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a patient with a new colostomy. Which stool characteristic indicates the ostomy is functioning appropriately for a sigmoid colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Formed or semi-formed stool

Answer

A sigmoid colostomy is located near the end of the colon, so output should be formed or semi-formed like normal stool.

Question 5

A patient is admitted with suspected pulmonary embolism. Which assessment finding is most consistent with this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Sudden onset dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain

Answer

Sudden dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain are classic presenting symptoms of pulmonary embolism.

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