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Question 1 of 5

Which action indicates the nurse is using a PICOT question to improve care for a patient?

A. Practices nursing based on the evidence presented in court

B. Implements interventions based on scientific research

C. Uses standardized care plans for all patients. NursingStoreRN

D. Plans care based on tradition

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Implements interventions based on scientific research

Question 2 of 5

The nurse notes vigorous bubbling in the water-seal chamber of a chest-drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to correct the bubbling?

A. Examine the entire system and tubing for air leaks.

B. Lower the level of suction.

C. Nothing; vigorous bubbling is expected

D. Ask the patient to cough forcefully.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Examine the entire system and tubing for air leaks.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following groups of terms best describes a nurse-initiated intervention?

A. Dependent, physician-ordered, recovery

B. Autonomous, clinical judgment, client outcomes

C. Medical diagnosis, medication administration

D. Other health care providers, skill acquisition

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Autonomous, clinical judgment, client outcomes

Question 4 of 5

A client undergoes a biopsy of a suspicious lesion. The biopsy report classifies the lesion according to the TNM staging system as follows: TIS, NO, MO. What does this classification mean?

A. No evidence of primary tumor, no abnormal regional lymph nodes, and no evidence of distant metastasis

B. Carcinoma is situ, no abnormal regional lymph nodes, and no evidence of distant metastasis

C. Can't assess tumor or regional lymph nodes and no evidence of metastasis

D. Carcinoma in situ, no demonstrable metastasis of the regional lymph nodes, and ascending degrees of distant metastasis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carcinoma is situ, no abnormal regional lymph nodes, and no evidence of distant metastasis

Question 5 of 5

Mrs. Zeno asks the nurse why the disease has occurred. The nurse bases the reply on the knowledge that there is:

A. A genetic defect in the production of acetylcholine

B. A reduced amount of neurotransmitter acetylcholine

C. A decreased number of functioning acetyl-choline receptor sites

D. An inhibition of the enzyme Ache leaving the end plates folded.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A decreased number of functioning acetyl-choline receptor sites

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