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A nurse observes a client who has periods of fast, deep respirations alternating with periods of apnea.  Which of the following terms best describes this pattern?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected PE.  Which diagnostic tests or procedures should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.

The RN is observing an LPN perform open tracheostomy suctioning.  The RN would stop the LPN if which behavior is observed?

Which medication should the client be educated to avoid live vaccines while taking the medication?

The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic lung disease who is receiving oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.  Which observation indicates to the nurse that the system is functioning as expected?

Which of the following medications makes a person’s cough more productive?

A newly diagnosed patient asks the nurse to explain asthma.  Which of the following explanations by the nurse is correct?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a radioactive implant. Which of the following actions is appropriate?  

Match the following drug classification with its correct use.  Drug classifications may be used more than once.  

A patient asks the nurse why he doesn’t feel sick even though the tuberculosis test is positive.  The nurse knows the patient has been diagnosed with latent tuberculosis infection.  Which explanation is best to provide the patient?