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Question 1 of 5

Which intervention is key to preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia as a complication in a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

A. Scheduled prophylactic nasopharyngeal suctioning

B. Instilling normal saline down the endotracheal tube to loosen secretions

C. Providing frequent mouth care and oral hygiene

D. Using high tidal volumes on the ventilator

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Providing frequent mouth care and oral hygiene

Question 2 of 5

Horseplay and practical jokes

A. Are permitted if no one is insulted.

B. May be done during breaks or study time.

C. Cause accidents and have no place in the classroom or clinical setting.

D. Usually do not result in accidents.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cause accidents and have no place in the classroom or clinical setting.

Question 3 of 5

Bioterrorism has become a commonly used term. What is the definition of bioterrorism?

A. a verbal threat by those wishing to harm specific individuals

B. a written threat calculated to produce terror in a family

C. the deliberate spread of pathogens into a community

D. a worldwide plan to produce illness and injury

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: the deliberate spread of pathogens into a community

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following best account for this variation in toxic dose?

A. Genetic predisposition

B. Drug manufacture

C. Drug habituation

D. Cultural factors effect

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cultural factors effect

Question 5 of 5

In general, how do most people view change?

A. by how it affects the cohesiveness of the group

B. by how much it will cost in time and resources

C. by how they are affected personally

D. by how it will affect others on the staff

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: by how they are affected personally

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