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[Free] A patient with a history of a mitral valve disorder and hypertension is at risk of developing which of the following conditions? A. Spontaneous pneumothorax B. Pulmonary embolism C. Heart failure D. Stroke

[Free] A nurse is planning to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for an adult female client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Use an 8-Fr size catheter. B. Insert the catheter using clean technique. C. Lubricate the catheter 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in). D. Provide routine catheter care with povidone iodine.

[Free] An SSRI stands for what, and is usually prescribed for what? A. secondhand somatoform residual imagery; schizophrenia B. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; dementia C. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; depression D. sensitivity suppression repressed imagination; depression

[Free] Which process is essential to perform when collecting capillary blood gases? A. Warm the collection site for 3 to 5 minutes. B. Use the amber-colored microcollection tube. C. Chill the collection site prior to performing the puncture. D. Never wipe away the first drop of blood before collection.

[Free] The nurse is caring for a client with coronary artery disease and heart failure. Which of the following findings would require immediate follow-up? 1. bruises easily on the arms 2. reports chronic fatigue 3. muscle cramps in the legs 4. reports feeling depressed

[Free] In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the inflammatory response predominantly involves: A. eosinophils. B. neutrophils. C. monocytes. D. B cells.

[Free] What is the most effective way an EMT can protect themselves from spreading infectious diseases? A. Using proper PPE B. Washing uniforms daily C. Frequent hand washing D. Maintaining current vaccines

[Free] A 70-year-old patient with decompensated COPD is admitted to the hospital with acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma. What diagnosis code(s) is (are) reported? A. J44.9 B. J44.1, J45.901 C. J47.9 D. J44.0

[Free] Choose the correct translation of the suffix -penia. A. vein B. deficiency C. blood D. blood condition E. clotting

[Free] An unresponsive 58-year-old male has a respiratory rate of 6 and a weak pulse. You should first A. suction his airway. B. attach the AED and analyze his rhythm. C. administer oxygen. D. insert an oropharyngeal airway.