nonrebreather mask, but arterial blood gas measurements still show poor oxygenation. As the
nurse responsible for this patient’s care, you would anticipate a physician order for what action?
A. Perform endotracheal intubation and initiate mechanical ventilation
B. Immediately begin continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) via the patient’s nose
and mouth
C. Administer furosemide (Lasix) 100 mg IV push stat
D. Call a code for respiratory arrest
A
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which intervention for airway
management should you delegate to a nursing assistant (PCT)?
A. Assisting the patient to sit up on the side of the bed
B. Instructing the patient to cough effectively
C. Teaching the patient to use incentive spirometry
D. Auscultation of breath sounds every 4 hours
A
A patient with sleep apnea has a nursing diagnosis of Sleep Deprivation related to disrupted sleep
cycle. Which action should you delegate to the nursing assistant (PCT)?
A. Discuss weight-loss strategies such as diet and exercise with the patient
B. Teach the patient how to set up the BiPAP machine before sleeping
C. Remind the patient to sleep on his side instead of his back
D. Administer modafinil (Provigil) to promote daytime wakefulness
C
After change of shift, you are assigned to care for the following patients. Which patient should
you assess first?
A. A 60-year old patient on a ventilator for whom a sterile sputum specimen must be sent to
the lab
B. A 55-year old with COPD and a pulse oximetry reading from the previous shift of 90%
saturation
C. A 70-year old with pneumonia who needs to be started on intravenous (IV) antibiotics
D. A 50-year old with asthma who complains of shortness of breath after using a
bronchodilator
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