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Question 1 of 5

Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for this patient?

A. Activity intolerance

B. Risk for skin breakdown

C. Impaired gas exchange

D. Risk for infection

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Impaired gas exchange

Question 2 of 5

A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tells the nurse, "I wish I were dead! I'm just a burden on everybody."Ã‚Â Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

A. Complicated grieving related to expectation of death

B. Chronic low self-esteem related to physical dependence

C. Ineffective coping related to unknown outcome of illness

D. Deficient knowledge related to lack of education about COPD

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ineffective coping related to unknown outcome of illness

Question 3 of 5

The patient asks the nurse to explain the function of the sinoatrial node in the heart. What is the nurse's best response?

A. It stimulates the heart to beat in a normal rhythm.'

B. It protects the heart from atherosclerotic changes.'

C. It provides the heart with oxygenated blood.'

D. It protects the heart from infection.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It stimulates the heart to beat in a normal rhythm.'

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching a patient with obstructive sleep apnea about using a CPAP machine. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A. I will use my CPAP machine every night.

B. I should sleep on my back for better airflow.

C. I will clean the CPAP mask regularly to prevent infection.

D. Losing weight may help reduce my symptoms.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I should sleep on my back for better airflow.

Question 5 of 5

What should be assessed first in an acute asthma attack?

A. Breath sounds

B. Attack duration

C. FEV measurement

D. Medication use

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Breath sounds

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