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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following interventions is recommended for managing a patient with a suspected opioid overdose?

A. Administering naloxone intravenously.
B. Providing respiratory support with bag-valve-mask ventilation.
C. Encouraging the patient to drink fluids rapidly.
D. Administering benzodiazepines for sedation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administering naloxone intravenously.

Question 2 of 5

What PRIORITY nursing action should you do with the presenting clinical manifestations of the patient?

A. Report to the physician status of the patient at once.
B. Take Blood pressure and respiratory rate.
C. Stop temporarily the Tota l Parenteral Nutrition
D. Administer Oxygen inhalation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer Oxygen inhalation.

Question 3 of 5

A patient presents with episodic throbbing headache associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Symptoms are often preceded by an aura. Which of the following neurological conditions is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

A. Migraine headache
B. Cluster headache
C. Tension-type headache
D. Chronic daily headache

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Migraine headache

Question 4 of 5

A patient with a history of angina pectoris is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for chest pain relief. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient regarding nitroglycerin administration?

A. Swallow the tablet whole with water.
B. Chew the tablet before swallowing.
C. Place the tablet under the tongue until it dissolves.
D. Apply the tablet to the skin over the chest area.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Place the tablet under the tongue until it dissolves.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a patient with a tension pneumothorax?

A. Needle decompression
B. Chest tube insertion
C. High-flow oxygen therapy
D. Incentive spirometry

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Needle decompression

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