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A 64-year-old Full code patient hospitalized with influenza is receiving 60 L/min/80% FiO2 oxygen via high flow blender. Over the last hour, the patient becomes increasingly tachypneic. Current findings: RR 30/min SpO₂ 88% HR 110 bpm BP 132/78 mmHg Increasing work of breathing with intercostal retractions The nurse knows that he/she should position the patient in [position], take action through [action] and also prioritize notifying the [teammember] due to possible need to intubation.

  Based on the information provided above in the EHR, the nurse knows that the likely diagnosis is [diagnosis] due to likely [pathogen] and anticipates an acute complication of [complication] based on [labvalue].

A colon cancer biopsy shows well‑formed glands despite invasion. Which descriptor fits best?

A child’s neuroblastoma shows hundreds of extra N‑MYC copies. This DNA change is best termed:

A 71‑year‑old’s colon tumor biopsy shows pleomorphism, hyperchromatic nuclei, and atypical mitoses. What does this signify?

A 43‑year‑old patient asks about “the most lethal cancer” in women. The NP, who practices in the US, would reply that the greatest risk of cancer‑related death is associated with:

The NP is sitting on a health-advisory community board that is planning a health booth to promote evidence-based cancer screening at the local fair. Based on national guidelines, which of the following screenings would the NP recommend? 

What is the lifetime probability of developing cancer for a patient residing in the US?

Match the cellular biology to the responsible gene.

A patient had her breast cancer tumor resected. Testing showed no signs of metastasis and suggested all cancer cells had been successfully removed. However 18 months later, the NP orders a chest x‑ray, which suggests the patient has returned with metastatic disease in her lungs. Which of the following is most responsible for this late recurrence?