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Question 1 of 5

A healthcare professional is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and a new dietary prescription. Which of the following should the healthcare professional NOT include in the plan of care?

A. Have suction equipment available for use

B. Feed the client thickened liquids

C. Place food on the unaffected side of the client's mouth

D. Assign an assistive personnel to feed the client slowly

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assign an assistive personnel to feed the client slowly

Question 2 of 5

When a chest tube is accidentally removed from a client, which of the following actions should the nurse NOT take first?

A. Obtain a chest x-ray

B. Apply sterile gauze to the insertion site

C. Place tape around the insertion site

D. Assess respiratory status

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Apply sterile gauze to the insertion site

Question 3 of 5

A healthcare professional is reviewing ABG laboratory results of a client who is in respiratory distress. The results are pH 7.47, PaCO2 32 mm Hg, and HCO3 22 mm Hg. The healthcare professional should recognize that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?

A. Respiratory acidosis

B. Respiratory alkalosis

C. Metabolic acidosis

D. Metabolic alkalosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Respiratory alkalosis

Question 4 of 5

During an assessment, a healthcare provider observes a client with a chest tube and drainage system. What is an expected finding?

A. Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber

B. Gentle constant bubbling in the suction control chamber

C. Drainage system positioned upright at chest level

D. Exposed sutures without dressing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Gentle constant bubbling in the suction control chamber

Question 5 of 5

A healthcare professional is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk of developing pneumonia. Which of the following clients should the healthcare professional NOT expect to be at risk?

A. Client who has dysphagia

B. Client who has AIDS

C. Client who was vaccinated for pneumococcus and influenza 6 months ago

D. Client who has a closed head injury and is receiving ventilation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Client who was vaccinated for pneumococcus and influenza 6 months ago

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