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ED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (8
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27C9)
QUESTION 1 zm
b. "I will notify the provider if there is continuous bubbling in water seal chamber"
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ANSWER
A charge nurse is reviewing the care of a client who has a chest tube connected to a water seal dra
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inage system in place following thoracic surgery with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
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statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of when to notify the provider?
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a. "I will notify the provider if there is a fluctuation of drainage in the tubing with inspiration"
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b. "I will notify the provider if there is continuous bubbling in water seal chamber"
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c. "I will notify the provider if there is drainage of 60 mLs in the first hour after surgery"
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d. "I will notify the provider if there are several small, dark-red blood clots in the tubing"
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QUESTION 2 zm
b. high-fowler's position with the arms supported on the over bed table
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ANSWER
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has emphysema. The nurse should place the clien
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a. lateral position with a pillow at the back and over the chest to support the arm
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b. high-fowler's position with the arms supported on the over bed table
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c. semi-fowler's position with pillows supporting both arms
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d. supine position with the head of the bed elevated to 15 degrees
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QUESTION 3 zm
a. wear goggles and a mask during the procedure
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b. cleanse the procedure area with an antiseptic solution
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e. apply pressure to the site after the procedure
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ANSWER
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a. wear goggles and a mask during the procedure
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b. cleanse the procedure area with an antiseptic solution
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c. instruct the client to take deep breaths during the procedure
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d. position the client laterally on the affected side before the procedure
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e. apply pressure to the site after the procedure
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QUESTION 4 zm
c. persistent cough
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ANSWER
a nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postoperative following a thoracentesis. which of the follo
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wing is the priority assessment finding?
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a. pallor
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b. insertion site pain
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c. persistent cough
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d. temperature 37.3 C (99.1 F)
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QUESTION 5 zm
a. a client who has epistaxis
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ANSWER
a nurse receives prescriptions from the provider for performing nasopharyngeal suctioning on four c
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lients. for which of the following clients should the nurse clarify the provider's prescription?
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a. a client who has epistaxis
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b. a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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c. a client who has pneumonia
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d. a client who has emphysema
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QUESTION 6 zm
c. tachycardia
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ANSWER
a nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and is receiving albuterol. for which of the following a
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dverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
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A. hyperkalemia
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b. dyspnea
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c. tachycardia
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d. candidiasis
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QUESTION 7 zm
Exam Solution zm
Targeted Med Surg Respiratory 2026 A+ GRADE ASSUR zm zm zm zm zm zm zm
ED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (8
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27C9)
QUESTION 1 zm
b. "I will notify the provider if there is continuous bubbling in water seal chamber"
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ANSWER
A charge nurse is reviewing the care of a client who has a chest tube connected to a water seal dra
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inage system in place following thoracic surgery with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
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statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of when to notify the provider?
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a. "I will notify the provider if there is a fluctuation of drainage in the tubing with inspiration"
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b. "I will notify the provider if there is continuous bubbling in water seal chamber"
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c. "I will notify the provider if there is drainage of 60 mLs in the first hour after surgery"
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d. "I will notify the provider if there are several small, dark-red blood clots in the tubing"
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QUESTION 2 zm
b. high-fowler's position with the arms supported on the over bed table
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ANSWER
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a. lateral position with a pillow at the back and over the chest to support the arm
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b. high-fowler's position with the arms supported on the over bed table
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c. semi-fowler's position with pillows supporting both arms
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d. supine position with the head of the bed elevated to 15 degrees
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QUESTION 3 zm
a. wear goggles and a mask during the procedure
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b. cleanse the procedure area with an antiseptic solution
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e. apply pressure to the site after the procedure
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ANSWER
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a. wear goggles and a mask during the procedure
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b. cleanse the procedure area with an antiseptic solution
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c. instruct the client to take deep breaths during the procedure
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d. position the client laterally on the affected side before the procedure
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e. apply pressure to the site after the procedure
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QUESTION 4 zm
c. persistent cough
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ANSWER
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wing is the priority assessment finding?
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a. pallor
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b. insertion site pain
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c. persistent cough
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d. temperature 37.3 C (99.1 F)
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QUESTION 5 zm
a. a client who has epistaxis
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ANSWER
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lients. for which of the following clients should the nurse clarify the provider's prescription?
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a. a client who has epistaxis
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b. a client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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c. a client who has pneumonia
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d. a client who has emphysema
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QUESTION 6 zm
c. tachycardia
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ANSWER
a nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and is receiving albuterol. for which of the following a
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dverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
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A. hyperkalemia
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b. dyspnea
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c. tachycardia
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d. candidiasis
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QUESTION 7 zm
