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Question 1 of 5

According to Maslow's basic human needs hierarchy, which needs are the most basic?

A. physiologic
B. safety and security
C. love and belonging
D. self-esteem

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: physiologic

Question 2 of 5

After spinal anesthesia, how should the nurse position the client?

A. On the side to prevent obstruction of the airway by the tongue.
B. Flat on back.
C. On the back with knees flexed 15 degrees.
D. Flat on the stomach with the head turned to the side.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Flat on back.

Question 3 of 5

What should the nurse check first before giving oral care to a comatose client?

A. Presence of pain.
B. Condition of the integumentary.
C. Gag reflex.
D. Joint mobility.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Gag reflex.

Question 4 of 5

Nurses use the nursing process to focus care on human responses to what?

A. interactions with the environment
B. physical effects of disease
C. outcomes of medical or surgical treatment
D. actual or potential health problems

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: actual or potential health problems

Question 5 of 5

A nurse in the ICU is caring for a patient with PEEP. The patient suddenly called the nurse, and said: “Nurse, my leg is severely aching!” What is your priority nursing action?

A. Check the condition of the leg
B. Check for pain scale
C. Check the balloon of the ET tube
D. Give analagesic

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the balloon of the ET tube

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