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Question 1 of 5

When caring for a patient with atrial fibrillation, the nurse is most concerned with which vital sign?

A. Heart rate

B. Pain

C. Oxygen saturation

D. Blood pressure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Heart rate

Question 2 of 5

A young adult female patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) tells the nurse that she is considering getting married and wondering about having children. Which initial response by the nurse is best?

A. Are you aware of the normal lifespan for patients with CF?'

B. Would like more information to help you with that decision?'

C. Many women with CF do not have difficulty conceiving children.'

D. You will need to have genetic counseling before making a decision.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Would like more information to help you with that decision?'

Question 3 of 5

The following pressure, flow, and volume waveform would be present with what mode of ventilation:

A. ACVCV

B. ACPCV

C. AC PRVC

D. PSV

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: ACVCV

Question 4 of 5

A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which finding indicates the need for immediate intervention?

A. The patient's respiratory rate is 22 breaths per minute.

B. The patient's arterial oxygen saturation is 89%.

C. The high-pressure alarm on the ventilator is sounding.

D. The patient is attempting to remove the endotracheal tube.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The high-pressure alarm on the ventilator is sounding.

Question 5 of 5

A patient presents with pleuritic chest pain and fever. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Assess for diminished lung sounds.

B. Administer prescribed antipyretics.

C. Obtain a sputum sample for culture.

D. Place the patient in a high Fowler's position.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess for diminished lung sounds.

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