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, 1. A client with apulmonary embolism may display which of thefollowing classic
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signs?
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● A. Bradycardia
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● B. Hemoptysis
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● C. Cyanosis
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2. Whichofthefollowinglabvaluesismostindicativeofacuterespiratory failure?
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● A.PaO₂of85 mmHg
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● B.PaCO₂of50 mmHg
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● C. pH of 7.25
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● D.HCO₃of 22 mEq/L
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3. AclientwithARDSisplacedon aventilator.Which interventionismost appropriate?
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● A.Pronepositioning
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● C.Rapidweaning
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4. WhenassessingaclientforVentilator-AssociatedEvent(VAE),thenurseshould
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5. Which ofthefollowingisapotentialcauseofVentilator-AssociatedLungInjury
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(VALI)?
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● A.HighPEEP levels
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● B.Lowtidal volume
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● C.Fluid restriction
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● D.Prolongedsedation
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6. Thenurseknowsthatflailchest ischaracterizedby:
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● A.Chestpain oninspiration
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signs?
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● A. Bradycardia
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● B. Hemoptysis
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● C. Cyanosis
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2. Whichofthefollowinglabvaluesismostindicativeofacuterespiratory failure?
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● A.PaO₂of85 mmHg
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● B.PaCO₂of50 mmHg
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● C. pH of 7.25
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● D.HCO₃of 22 mEq/L
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3. AclientwithARDSisplacedon aventilator.Which interventionismost appropriate?
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● A.Pronepositioning
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● B.Hightidalvolumeventilation
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● C.Rapidweaning
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● D.Suctioningevery30minutes
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4. WhenassessingaclientforVentilator-AssociatedEvent(VAE),thenurseshould
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● A.Decreasedtidalvolume
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● B.Increasedoxygenrequirement
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● C.ConsistentPaCO₂
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● D.DecreasedPEEPrequirement
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5. Which ofthefollowingisapotentialcauseofVentilator-AssociatedLungInjury
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(VALI)?
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● A.HighPEEP levels
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● B.Lowtidal volume
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● C.Fluid restriction
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● D.Prolongedsedation
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6. Thenurseknowsthatflailchest ischaracterizedby:
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● A.Chestpain oninspiration
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● B.Paradoxicalchestwallmovement
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● C.Decreasedchestwallmovement
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● D. Hemoptysis
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