( ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME) ARDS
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97. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the
opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement?
1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath.
2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position.
3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath.
4. Provide praise for performing the bath safely for the client and the UAP.
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98. The client diagnosed with ARDS is transferred to the intensive care department
and placed on a ventilator. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Confirm that the ventilator settings are correct.
2. Verify that the ventilator alarms are functioning properly.
3. Assess the respiratory status and pulse oximeter reading.
4. Monitor the client's arterial blood gas results.
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99. The nurse suspects the client may be developing ARDS. Which assessment data
confirm the diagnosis of ARDS?
1. Low arterial oxygen when administering high concentration of oxygen.
2. The client has dyspnea and tachycardia and is feeling anxious.
Questions and Answers correct 95%
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97. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the
opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement?
1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath.
2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position.
3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath.
4. Provide praise for performing the bath safely for the client and the UAP.
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98. The client diagnosed with ARDS is transferred to the intensive care department
and placed on a ventilator. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Confirm that the ventilator settings are correct.
2. Verify that the ventilator alarms are functioning properly.
3. Assess the respiratory status and pulse oximeter reading.
4. Monitor the client's arterial blood gas results.
1
99. The nurse suspects the client may be developing ARDS. Which assessment data
confirm the diagnosis of ARDS?
1. Low arterial oxygen when administering high concentration of oxygen.
2. The client has dyspnea and tachycardia and is feeling anxious.
