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Question 1 of 5

When a UAP reports to the charge nurse that a client has a weak pulse with a rate of 44 beats per minute, what action should the charge nurse implement?

A. Instruct the UAP to count the client's apical pulse rate for sixty seconds.

B. Determine if the UAP also measured the client's capillary refill time.

C. Assign a practical nurse (LPN) to determine if an apical radial pulse deficit is present.

D. Notify the health care provider of the abnormal pulse rate and pulse volume.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Notify the health care provider of the abnormal pulse rate and pulse volume.

Question 2 of 5

When caring for a laboring client whose contractions are occurring every 2 to 3 minutes, the nurse should document that the pump is infusing how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number. Click on each chart tab for additional information. Please be sure to scroll to the bottom right corner of each tab to view all information contained in the client's medical record.)

A. 42

B. 38

C. 48

D. 50

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 42

Question 3 of 5

When should the nurse conduct an Allen's test?

A. When obtaining pulmonary artery pressures

B. To assess for the presence of a deep vein thrombus in the leg

C. Just before arterial blood gases are drawn peripherally

D. Prior to attempting a cardiac output calculation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Just before arterial blood gases are drawn peripherally

Question 4 of 5

What instruction should the nurse provide a pregnant client experiencing heartburn?

A. Limit fluid intake between meals to prevent stomach over-distension

B. Take an antacid at bedtime and when symptoms worsen

C. Maintain an upright position for two hours after eating

D. Eat small meals throughout the day to avoid a full stomach

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Eat small meals throughout the day to avoid a full stomach

Question 5 of 5

While changing a client's chest tube dressing, the nurse notes a crackling sensation when gentle pressure is applied to the skin at the insertion site. What is the best action for the nurse to take?

A. Apply a pressure dressing around the chest tube insertion site

B. Assess the client for allergies to topical cleaning agents

C. Measure the area of swelling and crackling

D. Administer an oral antihistamine per PRN protocol

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Apply a pressure dressing around the chest tube insertion site

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