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A patient suddenly develops facial swelling, wheezing, and difficulty breathing shortly after receiving a medication. What should the nurse do first?
A) Ask the patient to lie down and wait
B) Document the reaction
C) Assess the airway and initiate emergency treatment
D) Offer oral fluidsRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient suddenly develops facial swelling, wheezing, and difficulty breathing shortly after receiving a medication. What should the nurse do first?Submitted by:
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A patient with pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 88% and increasing respiratory distress. Which nursing action has the highest priority?
A) Offer a meal
B) Encourage sleep
C) Provide oxygen and assess respiratory status
D) Restrict all fluidsRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient with pneumonia has an oxygen saturation of 88% and increasing respiratory distress. Which nursing action has the highest priority?Submitted by:
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A patient receiving morphine has a respiratory rate of 7/min and is difficult to arouse. What should the nurse do first?
A) Administer another dose of morphine
B) Give oral fluids
C) Support breathing and prepare to administer naloxone as prescribed
D) Encourage the patient to ambulateRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient receiving morphine has a respiratory rate of 7/min and is difficult to arouse. What should the nurse do first?Submitted by:
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A patient with suspected stroke suddenly develops weakness of the right arm and difficulty speaking. What is the nurse’s priority?
A) Give the patient oral fluids
B) Allow the patient to sleep
C) Activate the appropriate emergency/stroke response
D) Encourage the patient to walkRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient with suspected stroke suddenly develops weakness of the right arm and difficulty speaking. What is the nurse’s priority?Submitted by:
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has a potassium level of 6.4 mEq/L. Which finding requires immediate attention?
A) Mild nausea
B) Muscle fatigue
C) Cardiac rhythm changes
D) Increased appetiteRead More details about this Mcq:: A nurse is caring for a patient who has a potassium level of 6.4 mEq/L. Which finding requires immediate attention?Submitted by:
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A patient with a newly applied cast reports severe pain that is not relieved by prescribed analgesics. The toes are pale and cool. What should the nurse do?
A) Elevate the limb and reassess tomorrow
B) Apply a heating pad
C) Notify the healthcare provider immediately
D) Encourage the patient to walkRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient with a newly applied cast reports severe pain that is not relieved by prescribed analgesics. The toes are pale and cool. What should the nurse do?Submitted by:
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A postoperative patient suddenly complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The oxygen saturation is 86%. What should the nurse do first?
A) Ask the patient to walk
B) Give the patient food
C) Assess airway and breathing and administer oxygen as indicated
D) Place the patient in Trendelenburg positionRead More details about this Mcq:: A postoperative patient suddenly complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The oxygen saturation is 86%. What should the nurse do first?Submitted by:
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A patient taking warfarin reports black, tarry stools. What should the nurse do?
A) Reassure the patient that this is expected
B) Encourage more green vegetables
C) Report the finding promptly
D) Tell the patient to take an additional doseRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient taking warfarin reports black, tarry stools. What should the nurse do?Submitted by:
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A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly develops chills, fever, and back pain. What is the nurse’s priority action?
A) Slow the transfusion
B) Administer acetaminophen
C) Stop the blood transfusion
D) Continue the transfusion and reassess laterRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly develops chills, fever, and back pain. What is the nurse’s priority action?Submitted by:
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A patient with heart failure reports increasing shortness of breath. The nurse notes crackles in both lung bases. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Encourage oral fluids
B) Place the patient flat in bed
C) Position the patient in High Fowler’s position
D) Encourage ambulationRead More details about this Mcq:: A patient with heart failure reports increasing shortness of breath. The nurse notes crackles in both lung bases. Which action should the nurse take first?Submitted by:
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