Complete Week #16 quiz in classroom Friday 12/6/24. You will have 15 minutes to complete quiz. This is a closed book/note quiz. Cheating will not be tolerated.

What is the main purpose of soil sampling?

Which arterial blood gas (ABG) result would the nurse anticipate for a client with a 3-day history of vomiting? Normal ranges: pH 7.35 – 7.45 PaCO2 35 – 45 HCO3 22-26

A nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which nursing action is most appropriate for a client with this diagnosis?

A nurse is monitoring a patient who has just started receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The patient complains of chills, low back pain, and shortness of breath 15 minutes after the transfusion begins. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A patient is admitted with blunt abdominal trauma after a motor vehicle collision. The nurse is concerned about the possibility of internal bleeding. Which finding is most indicative of internal bleeding and requires immediate intervention?

An immunocompromised elderly patient has developed a urinary tract infection and the care team recognizes the need to prevent an exacerbation of the client’s infection that could result in urosepsis and septic shock. What action should the nurse perform to reduce the client’s risk of septic shock?

A client sustains a fractured right humerus in an automobile accident. The arm is edematous, the client states not being able to move or feel the fingers, and the nurse does not feel a pulse. What condition should the nurse be concerned about that requires emergency measures?

A 28-year-old male is admitted to the ICU following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a motor vehicle accident. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 9, blood pressure 130/80 mmHg, heart rate 85 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 94% on room air. The nurse notes that the patient’s pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light, but he is increasingly lethargic. A CT scan shows signs of cerebral edema, and the healthcare provider suspects increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to best manage the patient’s increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism who is receiving continuous intravenous heparin therapy. The patient suddenly reports worsening shortness of breath and chest pain. The nurse assesses the following: SpO2 88% on 4 L/min via nasal cannula, respiratory rate 28, HR 122, and BP 88/56. Which action should the nurse implement first?