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Question 1 of 5

Which finding by the nurse most specifically indicates that a patient is not able to effectively clear the airway?

A. Weak cough effort
B. Profuse green sputum
C. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min
D. Resting pulse oximetry (SpO2) of 85%

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Weak cough effort

Question 2 of 5

The program chairperson sends a survey to collect data on how many nursing students work in the clinical setting. What type of research method is being used?

A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. Meta-analysis
D. Longitudinal

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Quantitative

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early civilization to the 16th century?

A. Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.
B. The physician was the priest who treated disease with prayer.
C. The nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless.
D. Nursing changed from a spiritual focus to an emphasis on knowledge expansion.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.

Question 4 of 5

Which one of the following methods of documentation is organized around patient diagnoses rather than around patient information?

A. problem-oriented medical record (POMR)
B. source-oriented record
C. PIE charting system
D. focus charting

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: problem-oriented medical record (POMR)

Question 5 of 5

A home health nurse is visiting a new client who uses oxygen in the home. For which factors does the nurse assess when determining if the client is using the oxygen safely? (Select all that do not apply.)

A. The client does not allow smoking in the house.
B. Electrical cords are in good working order.
C. Flammable liquids are stored in the garage.
D. Household light bulbs are the fluorescent type.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Household light bulbs are the fluorescent type.

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