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Question 1 of 5

A 65-kg, 70-year-old man in the PACU is breathing spontaneously at 20 breaths/minute through an ETT connected to a T-piece with a fresh gas flow of 5 L/min and an FiO2 of 0.5. His tidal volume is 350 mL. Over 1 hour, his SpO2 decreases from 98% to 84%, and then improves to 92% when FiO2 is increased to 1.0. Which of the following etiologies is the MOST likely cause of his hypoxemia?

A. Decreased FRC

B. Increased dead space ventilation

C. Room air admixture during inspiration

D. Pulmonary embolism

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decreased FRC

Question 2 of 5

The Care Plan is not:

A. A communication tool between team members

B. A checklist of interventions and tasks

C. A Medical Record Summary

D. A plan of action

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A Medical Record Summary

Question 3 of 5

A preoperative assessment finds a patient to be 75 pounds overweight. The patient is to have abdominal surgery. What nursing diagnosis would be appropriate based on the patients weight?

A. Risk for Aspiration

B. Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature

C. Risk for Infection

D. Risk for Falls

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Risk for Infection

Question 4 of 5

What is the most likely hazard to cause serious harm to employees?

A. Rubbish left uncleared.

B. Incorrectly used office furniture.

C. Stacked paperwork on office desks.

D. Mechanical equipment not used properly.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mechanical equipment not used properly.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse working in a community pediatric clinic explains the process of toilet training to mothers of toddlers. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for initiating this training?

A. The child should be able to hold urine for 4 hours.

B. The child should be between 18 and 24 months old.

C. The child should be able to communicate the need to void.

D. The child does not need to desire to gain control of voiding.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The child should be able to communicate the need to void.

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