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An aircraft owner was provided a list of discrepancies on an aircraft that was not approved for return to service after an annual inspection. Which of the following statements is/are true concerning who may correct the discrepancies? 1. Only a mechanic with an inspection authorization.2. An appropriately rated mechanic.3. Any certificated repair station.

Primary responsibility for compliance with Airworthiness Directives lies with the

Who is responsible for determining that materials used in aircraft maintenance and repair are of the proper type and conform to the appropriate standards?

An aircraft that is due an annual inspection may be flown

While caring for a patient on an intravenous (IV) catheter, the nurse finds redness, heat, and swelling at the catheter-skin entry point with purulent drainage. Which nursing intervention would be beneficial for the patient?

A diabetic patient fasting before surgery reports feeling dizzy with deep, rapid breathing. A nurse observes that the patient has developed Kussmaul respirations. What condition is the patient most likely experiencing?

The nurse is assessing a patient’s serum electrolyte values upon admission to the medical-surgical unit. Which value would cause the nurse to monitor the patient for dehydration?

The nurse is reviewing the mechanisms of acid-base buffers in the body. The kidneys act as an acid-base buffer by which of these mechanisms? Select all that apply.

 A client has a decreased serum sodium level. The nurse has initiated a slow IV infusion of hypertonic saline solution per IV pump in a large vein. Which other intervention should the nurse implement as a priority?

A patient with gastroenteritis has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.30, PaO 2 80 mm Hg, PaCO 2 46 mm Hg, HCO 314. What does the nurse determine that these results indicate?