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***EXAM 1 BENCHMARK CJE (CLINICAL
JUDGEMENT) ***/ CJE BENCHAMRK EXAM 1***
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The nurse is performing endotracheal suctioning. In what
order should these steps be conducted?
Wash hands and don protective eyewear.
Assesses crackles and mucous in trachea.
Open sterile tray while maintain sterility.
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Hyperoxygenate until oxygen saturation is between 95 to
100%.
Adjust the suction source 90mmHg.
Preoxygenate with 100% O2 before inserting suction
catheter
Insert the catheter in the trachea until resistance is met
Withdraw catheter and apply suction
Assesses crackles and mucous in trachea.
Wash hands and don protective eyewear.
Adjust the suction source 90mmHg.
Open sterile tray while maintain sterility.
Preoxygenate with 100% O2 before inserting suction
catheter
Insert the catheter in the trachea until resistance is met
Withdraw catheter and apply suction
Hyperoxygenate until oxygen saturation is between 95 to
100%.
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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving lactulose
for hepatic encephalopathy. What is an unexpected
finding of this drug? Select all that apply
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Ca 8.5.
2
Na 155
3
Urine positive for ketones
4
Potassium level 3.0
5
Urine specific gravity 1.038
Na 155
Potassium level 3.0
Urine specific gravity 1.038
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, 4
Ca 8.5. Not related
Na 155- Correct- May increase with diarrhea as an
indication of increased fluid loss
Urine positive for ketones Not related
Potassium level 3.0- Correct- May lose through stool if
diarrhea develops
Urine specific gravity 1.038-Correct- indicates increased
fluid loss if diarrhea develops
The nurse is interpreting the following arterial blood
gases: pH 7.30; CO2 28; HCO3 19; PaO2 is 96%. In what
order should these steps be conducted to determine
metabolic acidosis?
Analyzes the HCO3 as acidotic.
Determines pH is acidotic.
Determines the O2 saturation is normal.
Determines the CO2 is decreasing.
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***EXAM 1 BENCHMARK CJE (CLINICAL
JUDGEMENT) ***/ CJE BENCHAMRK EXAM 1***
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS |
DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE 2026/2027
The nurse is performing endotracheal suctioning. In what
order should these steps be conducted?
Wash hands and don protective eyewear.
Assesses crackles and mucous in trachea.
Open sterile tray while maintain sterility.
1
,2
Hyperoxygenate until oxygen saturation is between 95 to
100%.
Adjust the suction source 90mmHg.
Preoxygenate with 100% O2 before inserting suction
catheter
Insert the catheter in the trachea until resistance is met
Withdraw catheter and apply suction
Assesses crackles and mucous in trachea.
Wash hands and don protective eyewear.
Adjust the suction source 90mmHg.
Open sterile tray while maintain sterility.
Preoxygenate with 100% O2 before inserting suction
catheter
Insert the catheter in the trachea until resistance is met
Withdraw catheter and apply suction
Hyperoxygenate until oxygen saturation is between 95 to
100%.
2
,3
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving lactulose
for hepatic encephalopathy. What is an unexpected
finding of this drug? Select all that apply
1
Ca 8.5.
2
Na 155
3
Urine positive for ketones
4
Potassium level 3.0
5
Urine specific gravity 1.038
Na 155
Potassium level 3.0
Urine specific gravity 1.038
3
, 4
Ca 8.5. Not related
Na 155- Correct- May increase with diarrhea as an
indication of increased fluid loss
Urine positive for ketones Not related
Potassium level 3.0- Correct- May lose through stool if
diarrhea develops
Urine specific gravity 1.038-Correct- indicates increased
fluid loss if diarrhea develops
The nurse is interpreting the following arterial blood
gases: pH 7.30; CO2 28; HCO3 19; PaO2 is 96%. In what
order should these steps be conducted to determine
metabolic acidosis?
Analyzes the HCO3 as acidotic.
Determines pH is acidotic.
Determines the O2 saturation is normal.
Determines the CO2 is decreasing.
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