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Question 1 of 5

What method can be used to identify a virus?

A. Gram staining

B. Acid fast staining

C. Antibiotic susceptibility testing

D. Serological testing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serological testing

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is included in a full liquid diet?

A. Popsicles

B. Pureed vegetable meat

C. Pineapple juice with pulps

D. Mashed potato

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Popsicles

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about the purpose of pursed-lip breathing. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?

A. To increase oxygen intake

B. To promote relaxation

C. To strengthen respiratory muscles

D. To improve carbon dioxide elimination

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To improve carbon dioxide elimination

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on mechanical ventilation. Which intervention is most effective in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?

A. Performing hand hygiene before client care.

B. Providing oral care with chlorhexidine.

C. Suctioning the endotracheal tube every hour.

D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Providing oral care with chlorhexidine.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse evaluates a patient after thoracentesis. Which finding should be reported immediately?

A. Mild discomfort at the procedure site.

B. Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute.

C. Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side.

D. Drainage of 500 mL of pleural fluid.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tracheal deviation to the unaffected side.

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