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1. A client with a pulmonary embolism may display which of the following classic
signs?
● A. Bradycardia
● B. Hemoptysis
● C. Cyanosis
● D. Frothy sputum
Answer: B. Hemoptysis
2. Which of the following lab values is most indicative of acute respiratory failure?
● A. PaO₂ of 85 mmHg
● B. PaCO₂ of 50 mmHg
● C. pH of 7.25
● D. HCO₃ of 22 mEq/L
Answer: C. pH of 7.25
3. A client with ARDS is placed on a ventilator. Which intervention is most appropriate?
● A. Prone positioning
● B. High tidal volume ventilation
● C. Rapid weaning
● D. Suctioning every 30 minutes
Answer: A. Prone positioning
4. When assessing a client for Ventilator-Associated Event (VAE), the nurse should
monitor for:
● A. Decreased tidal volume
● B. Increased oxygen requirement
● C. Consistent PaCO₂
● D. Decreased PEEP requirement
Answer: B. Increased oxygen requirement
5. Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury
(VALI)?
● A. High PEEP levels
● B. Low tidal volume
● C. Fluid restriction
● D. Prolonged sedation
Answer: A. High PEEP levels
6. The nurse knows that flail chest is characterized by:
● A. Chest pain on inspiration
● B. Paradoxical chest wall movement
● C. Decreased chest wall movement
● D. Hemoptysis
Answer: B. Paradoxical chest wall movement
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7. For a client with a pneumothorax, which of the following findings is most
concerning?
● A. Diminished breath sounds on affected side
● B. Subcutaneous emphysema
● C. Tracheal deviation
● D. SpO₂ of 96%
Answer: C. Tracheal deviation
8. A client is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following is expected?
● A. Increased serum sodium
● B. Low urine output
● C. Decreased thirst
● D. Hypertension
Answer: A. Increased serum sodium
9. Which of the following is a sign of thyroid storm?
● A. Bradycardia
● B. Hyperthermia
● C. Hypotension
● D. Lethargy
Answer: B. Hyperthermia
10. Which intervention is most appropriate following a thoracentesis?
● A. Lay the client flat for 8 hours
● B. Observe for signs of respiratory distress
● C. Encourage deep breathing exercises immediately
● D. Start the client on oxygen at 6 L/min
Answer: B. Observe for signs of respiratory distress
11. A client with hyperthyroidism may present with:
● A. Cold intolerance
● B. Weight gain
● C. Tachycardia
● D. Constipation
Answer: C. Tachycardia
12. In hypothyroidism, the nurse would expect:
● A. Hyperthermia
● B. Bradycardia
● C. Hyperactivity
● D. Hypertension
Answer: B. Bradycardia
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1. A client with a pulmonary embolism may display which of the following classic
signs?
● A. Bradycardia
● B. Hemoptysis
● C. Cyanosis
● D. Frothy sputum
Answer: B. Hemoptysis
2. Which of the following lab values is most indicative of acute respiratory failure?
● A. PaO₂ of 85 mmHg
● B. PaCO₂ of 50 mmHg
● C. pH of 7.25
● D. HCO₃ of 22 mEq/L
Answer: C. pH of 7.25
3. A client with ARDS is placed on a ventilator. Which intervention is most appropriate?
● A. Prone positioning
● B. High tidal volume ventilation
● C. Rapid weaning
● D. Suctioning every 30 minutes
Answer: A. Prone positioning
4. When assessing a client for Ventilator-Associated Event (VAE), the nurse should
monitor for:
● A. Decreased tidal volume
● B. Increased oxygen requirement
● C. Consistent PaCO₂
● D. Decreased PEEP requirement
Answer: B. Increased oxygen requirement
5. Which of the following is a potential cause of Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury
(VALI)?
● A. High PEEP levels
● B. Low tidal volume
● C. Fluid restriction
● D. Prolonged sedation
Answer: A. High PEEP levels
6. The nurse knows that flail chest is characterized by:
● A. Chest pain on inspiration
● B. Paradoxical chest wall movement
● C. Decreased chest wall movement
● D. Hemoptysis
Answer: B. Paradoxical chest wall movement
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7. For a client with a pneumothorax, which of the following findings is most
concerning?
● A. Diminished breath sounds on affected side
● B. Subcutaneous emphysema
● C. Tracheal deviation
● D. SpO₂ of 96%
Answer: C. Tracheal deviation
8. A client is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following is expected?
● A. Increased serum sodium
● B. Low urine output
● C. Decreased thirst
● D. Hypertension
Answer: A. Increased serum sodium
9. Which of the following is a sign of thyroid storm?
● A. Bradycardia
● B. Hyperthermia
● C. Hypotension
● D. Lethargy
Answer: B. Hyperthermia
10. Which intervention is most appropriate following a thoracentesis?
● A. Lay the client flat for 8 hours
● B. Observe for signs of respiratory distress
● C. Encourage deep breathing exercises immediately
● D. Start the client on oxygen at 6 L/min
Answer: B. Observe for signs of respiratory distress
11. A client with hyperthyroidism may present with:
● A. Cold intolerance
● B. Weight gain
● C. Tachycardia
● D. Constipation
Answer: C. Tachycardia
12. In hypothyroidism, the nurse would expect:
● A. Hyperthermia
● B. Bradycardia
● C. Hyperactivity
● D. Hypertension
Answer: B. Bradycardia
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