front 1 A nurse caring for a client removes the clients oxygen as prescribed the client is now breathing what percentage of oxygen in the room air | back 1 21% |
front 2 A client is scheduled to have a tracheostomy placed in an hour what action by the nurse is the priority | back 2 Ensure that informed consent is on the chart |
front 3 A client has a tracheostomy that is 3 days old upon assessment the nurse notes that the clients face is puffy and the eyelids are swollen what action by the nurse takes best | back 3 Assess the clients oxygen saturation |
front 4 A client has a tracheostomy tube in place when the nurse suctions food particles are noted what action by the nurse is best | back 4 Measure and compare cuff pressures |
front 5 An assistive personnel (AP) was feeding a client with a tracheostomy later that evening the UAP reports that the client has a coughing spell during the meal what action by the nurse is best | back 5 Assess the clients lung sounds |
front 6 A nurse is providing tracheostomy care what action by the nurse requires intervention by the charge nurse | back 6 Tying a square knot at the back of the neck |
front 7 A nurse demonstrating suctioning a tracheostomy during the annual skills review what action by the student demonstrates the more teaching is needed | back 7 Applying suction while inserting the catheter |
front 8 A nurse is caring for a client using oxygen while in the hospital what assessment finding indicates that outcomes for client safety with oxygen therapy are being met | back 8 Intact skin behind the ears |
front 9 A nurse is assessing a client who has a tracheostomy the nurse notes that the tracheostomy tube is pulsing with the heartbeat as the clients pulse is being taken no other abnormal findings are noted what action by the nurse is most appropriate | back 9 Stay with the client and have someone else call the primary health care provider immediately |
front 10 A client with a new tracheostomy is being seen in the oncology clinic what finding by the nurse best indicates that goals for the clients decrease in self esteem are being met | back 10 The client has joined a book club that meets in the library |
front 11 A client is receiving oxygen at 4 L per nasal cannula what comfort measure may the nurse delegate to assistive personnel(AP) | back 11 Apply water-soluble ointment to nares and lips |
front 12 A client is wearing a Venturi mask to deliver oxygen and the dinner tray has arrived what action by the nurse is best | back 12 Determine if the client can switch to a nasal cannula during the meal |
front 13 The nurse assesses the client using the device below to deliver 50% O2 the nurse finds that the mask fits snugly the skin under the mask and straps is intact and the flow rate of the oxygen is 3 L/min what action by the nurse is best | back 13 Immediately increase the flow rate |
front 14 A home health nurse is visiting a new client who uses oxygen in the home for which factors does the nurse assess when determining if the client is using the oxygen (SATA) | back 14 The client does not allow smoking in the house Electrical cords are in good working order Flammable liquids are stored in the garage |
front 15 A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube what actions may the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (SATA) | back 15 Applying water-soluble lip balm to the clients lips Reminding the client to cough and deep breathe often |
front 16 A client is being discharged home after having a tracheostomy placed what suggestions does the nurse offer to help the client maintain self esteem (SATA) | back 16 Create a communication system Try loose fitting shirts with collars Wear fashionable scarves |
front 17 A nurse is planning discharge teaching on tracheostomy care for an older client what factors does the nurse need to assess before teaching this particular client (SATA) | back 17 Cognition Dexterity Range of motion Vision Upper arm range of motion |
front 18 A nurse is teaching a client about possible complications and hazards of home oxygen therapy about which complications does the nurse plan to teach the client (SATA) | back 18 Absorptive atelectasis Combustion Dried mucous membranes Toxicity |